ありがとうございますEmbassy of Japan in the Philippines & Hide-san for your steadfast support to @fao.org!

With the generous support of Japan people, #BARMM is now pioneering #BlueTransformation for better production, better nutrition, better environment & better life.

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BARMM election code changes could push back polls, watchdog warns LENTE says the proposal would mean changes to ballots, election systems, and staff training, which could disrupt preparations and further delay the BARMM polls

Watchdog frowns on BARMM move to remove ‘none of the above’ from ballots LENTE Philippines maintains that the NOTA option will give BARMM voters a 'genuine and meaningful alternative choice' in the elections

BARMM chief signs regional law redrawing parliamentary districts Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 86 restores the number of single-member parliamentary districts in BARMM to 32, up from 25, after a 2024 Supreme Court ruling excluded Sulu — and its seven seats — from the Muslim-majority region

Late BARMM districting law risks March vote postponement The BARMM elections were originally scheduled for 2022 but were moved to May 2025, then to October 2025, and reset to March 2026 after the Supreme Court struck down the region’s earlier districting laws as unconstitutional

BARMM Parliament okays long-delayed law, sets 32-district map for polls With the boundaries now set, the Comelec is expected to finalize precinct lists and open the filing of certificates of candidacy for the 32 district representative seats

Heavy rain triggers first widespread flooding of 2026 in Cagayan de Oro Floodwaters inundate Cagayan de Oro streets and low-lying communities, with the Cagayan River, Iponan River, and creeks swelling

Murad warns delay in redistricting law could reset BARMM polls again The former BARMM interim chief minister says legal obstacles could invalidate the polls if the BTA fails to pass a new measure reconfiguring parliamentary districts on time

Maguindanao massacre victims’ families still await compensation after 16 years Sixteen years later, the families of those who died in the Maguindanao massacre continue to navigate the personal journey of healing while pursuing accountability

Galvez warns of ‘high risks’ in delayed BARMM transition, urges early 2026 polls 'No election in the Bangsamoro in 2026 means no decommissioning of weapons and combatants, no exit agreement, and a lot of uncertainty,' says former government chief peace negotiator Miriam Coronel-Ferrer

Thank you, MP Ambolodto for visiting @FAO.org - Philippines. Your commitment to advancing food autonomy in the #BARMM & strengthening agricultural value chains as pathways to peace-driven development is truly commendable. We stand with you as we continue moving forward together.

🇳🇴🤝🇵🇭 Honored to meet #Norway Ambassador to the #Philippines H.E. Christian Halaas Lyster. Deep gratitude to #Norwegian support to #IOM Philippines, from advancing peace in #BARMM, to innovations in disaster preparedness and response — which did save lives in recent #Typhoons!🙏🏻

Grateful to 🇰🇷 #KOICA #Philippines Country Director Mr. Young Sun Jung and his team for our fruitful meeting.

With KOICA’s steadfast support, #IOM Philippines is strengthening health systems and saving lives in #BARMM, contributing to peace, resilience and hope for the future 🙏🏻

🇵🇭 First visit to #Mindanao since 2020.
Inspired by #JPSC #JPSTs, women-led livelihood activities, and #IDP families finally returning home. Fruitful meetings with #BARMM Ministers🙏🏻
With support from #Japan #KOICA and others, #IOM Philippines is turning mobility into resilience & peace dividends👍🏻

BARMM fails to meet SC’s October 30 deadline for electoral map BARMM lawmakers only started moving to redraw the region’s electoral map in late October despite the SC’s order – there apparently was no urgency or an attempt to beat the deadline

ABS-CBN News on X: "@annacerezo_ LOOK: Chef Miggy Cabel Moreno, a champion for Tausug cuisine, earns two Bib Gourmand distinctions from the Michelin Guide for his restaurants Palm Grill (Diliman) and Cabel. He is the first chef from Mindanao to get a Michelin distinction. | via @annacerezo_ https://t.co/dBLRfOkJK6" / X @annacerezo_ LOOK: Chef Miggy Cabel Moreno, a champion for Tausug cuisine, earns two Bib Gourmand distinctions from the Michelin Guide for his restaurants Palm Grill (Diliman) and Cabel. He is the first chef from Mindanao to get a Michelin distinction. | via @annacerezo_ https://t.co/dBLRfOkJK6

Congratulations chef Miggy Cabel Moreno for this recognition of your talent, but also your hard work to preserve the food heritage of the Philippines and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao #BARMM !

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8 years after the siege, Marawi’s ruins and questions remain The Marawi siege ended in 2017, but for the journalists who tried to tell its story, the search for the full truth goes on – in notebooks, archives, and questions that still have no answers

Sen Lacson slams false claim that marines hold whistleblower Guteza MANILA — Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday denounced as fake the claim that whistleblower Orly Regala Guteza is currently under the custody of the Philippine Marine Corps. In a statement, Lacson said he personally confirmed with Marine Commandant Maj. Gen. Vincent Blanco III stated that Guteza “is not and has never […]

BTA to remain as BARMM governing body Following poll suspension — Office of the Pres THE Office of the President (OP) announced on Thursday that the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) will continue to serve as the official governing body of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following the suspension of the regional elections. The announcement followed the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to postpone the Bangsamoro polls, originally scheduled […]

Only 10% of Marawi siege victims compensated, data show Only 1,455 claimants had been paid out of the 14,495 residents who have filed their claims since the Marawi Compensation Board was established in 2022

Only 10% of Marawi siege victims compensated, data show Only 1,455 claimants had been paid out of the 14,495 residents who have filed their claims since the Marawi Compensation Board was established in 2022

👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 #BARMM experience shared on a global stage! 🌍

MP Ambolodto at the high-level @fao.org #WorldFoodForum 2025: “Young people in agriculture are not just important for their numbers, but for the skills they bring to ensure food security and peace.” 💚

#FAO80 #YouthInAgriculture

Lagdameo urges swift justice for slain Teduray Leader in Maguindanao del Sur SPECIAL Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo has called for immediate justice for Teduray Indigenous Peoples leader Ramon Lupos, who was brutally killed at his farm in Maguindanao del Sur. In a statement on Wednesday, Lagdameo joined officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in condemning the gruesome murder of Lupos, whose […]

BARMM polls postponed as SC declares districting laws unconstitutional The Supreme Court orders Comelec to proceed with preparations and the conduct of elections not later than March 31, 2026

Cotabato declares BARMM official persona non grata after ‘outburst’ at mayor BARMM Trade, Investments, and Tourism Director General Rosslaini Alonto-Sinarimbo denies hitting, and stepping on Cotabato Mayor Bruce Matabalao’s foot

Delayed BARMM polls again? The Comelec says in a resolution that the campaign and election periods are not lifted, but the possibility of another delay remains

In the Philippines, especially in #BARMM, the politics-administration dichotomy (Peters & Pierre, 2016) doesn’t apply. Effective governance needs collaboration, but accountability is a challenge.

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Drawing on Makki (2015), this reflection links Bangsamoro’s land struggles to “uneven and combined development,” challenging regalian land laws and highlighting ongoing inequality.

#PoliticalEconomy #Bangsamoro #BARMM

On October 13, #BARMM will hold its first parliamentary elections - an important milestone! Reflecting on Leftwich (1994), development is deeply political, challenging the “good governance” model promoted by global institutions.

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#PoliticalEconomy #WomenPeaceSecurity

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To Colleagues, Friends, and Partner Organizations in #BARMM:

Let’s closely monitor the situation. I sincerely hope that everyone remains safe. Let’s continue working together in the best way we can to prevent harm and safeguard the communities we’re serving.