Some indigents and small business owners receive cash assistance from the Bangsamoro Government’s Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) and the Office of Member of Parliament Mudjib Abu, on August 12, 2024, in Cotabato City. (Photo courtesy of MSSD) COTABATO CITY—A total of 69 Bangsamoro indigents and small business owners from Cotabato City…
Cotabato City, dubbed the “Crown Jewel” of the Bangsamoro region, has weathered the test of time. It stands not only as the regional center of the Bangsamoro but also of Central Mindanao. The city has become a vibrant melting pot of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and religions. Home to over 320,000 residents, Cotabato City is…
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) marks a significant milestone with the appointment of Amilbahar Amilasan Jr. as the acting Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Member of Board of Directors of Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines (AAIIBP). Amilasan, the Deputy Minister of the region’s Ministry of Finance, Budget, and Management…
KADAYANGAN, Special Geographic Area—One hundred families from the newly-created towns in the Special Geographic Area (SGA) can finally enjoy their two-bedroom houses courtesy of the regional government. On Monday, August 12, the Ministry of Human Settlements and Development (MHSD) led the turnover ceremony of 50 units of resettlement housing in Barangay Nabalawag, Nabalawag Municipality,…
COTABATO CITY—The Bangsamoro Government hosted a groundbreaking Islamic Economy, Ethics, and Financial Management Conference (ISECON), to explore the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in Islamic Finance. Held on Aug. 1-2, here at Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex (SKCC), the event aimed to foster dialogue, knowledge sharing, and partnerships that will contribute to the growth and…