COTABATO CITY—BARMM’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) expressed its full support for the implementation of Republic Act (RA) 11953 or the New Agrarian Emancipation Act (NAEA), following the launching of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) on Sept. 12. MAFAR Agrarian Services Director-General Dr. Taugan Kikay said this law will be…
COTABATO CITY— Families who were displaced by the massive fire that transpired at Barangay Poblacion in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi on Sept. 7 will be able to rebuild their homes through the cash assistance given by the Bangsamoro regional and provincial governments. On Sept.12, a total of 371 households affected by the fire each received P23,000…
COTABATO CITY—Inflation in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) remained at 5.1 percent in August 2023 with the same rate last June. “As a general assessment, BARMM is currently at an acceptable Inflation Rate level even in an up-and-down situation,” said OIC Regional Director of PSA-BARMM Engr. Akan Tula. Tula explained several…
COTABATO CITY—BARMM’s Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) introduced on Sept. 11 the Electronic Permitting System to streamline the issuance of permits and certificates for environmental projects, enhancing government service efficiency. MENRE Minister Akmad Brahim, along with other regional environmentalists, led this significant event, emphasizing that the Government is taking a crucial…
COTABATO CITY—Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) reported a significant 17% increase in enrollments this school year in BARMM. According to the latest data, a total of 1,258,253 students have enrolled in various public schools, including government-run Madaris (Islamic schools) and community learning centers. This is compared to the previous school year,…