Cotabato power firm gets safety seal from BARMM
The local power utility received Monday a Safety Seal Certificate from the Bangsamoro government.
MinDA envisions three Zamboanga Sibugay island towns as agri-aqua hub for Zamboanga Peninsula: A ‘game-changer’?
Officials of Zamboanga Sibugay and Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) launched Tuesday, September 14 the development alliance of the three island municipalities, a move considered by some officials as a “game-changer” for towns that have been known for piracy, extortion, and kidnapping.
Global Witness report: Philippines deadliest in Asia for environmental and land defenders
The Philippines ranks as the deadliest country in Asia and third deadliest in the world for environmental and land defenders in 2020, a report said.
BARMM execs expect Senate to swiftly pass the Marawi Compensation Act
Bangsamoro region officials said the passage of House Bill 9925, now in the Senate, will hasten the restoration of normalcy in the conflict-wracked Marawi City once enacted into law.
Moro leaders welcome Senate approval resetting BARMM elections to 2025
Moro leaders welcomed the approval Monday on third and final reading of Senate Bill 2214, resetting to 2025 next year’s elections in the Bangsamoro region.
MILF, MNLF jointly pursue peace and security initiatives
Stakeholders may see better days ahead for the Bangsamoro region with the convergence now of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on development objectives for the local communities.
DepEd waits for President Duterte’s go signal to pilot limited in-person classes
Philippine education officials said the country will continue to implement long distance learning for the incoming school year except for some 120 pilot schools for limited in-person classes once President Rodrigo Duterte will allow.
With BTA extension certain, officials pledge ‘good governance’
BARMM officials are “thankful to the members of the Senate for having approved on second reading the Senate Bill 2214.” COTABATO CITY Bangsamoro officials assured...
Governor laments lack of vaccine as Zamboanga Sibugay braces for COVID-19 surge
Gov. Wilter Palma, during the virtual meeting of the provincial pandemic task force Thursday, said the solution to the “rising cases of COVID-19 is vaccination”...
COVID-19 surge overwhelms Zamboanga del Sur hospitals
Chief of hospital Dr. Anatalio Cagampang, Jr. said it is important the province has to step up the prevention measures to contain the rise of COVID-19 cases.