Rappler's latest stories on The Bangsamoro
'We can do better': Bangsamoro gov't asks Duterte to veto anti-terrorism bill
'While we agree that a policy framework needs to be enacted to fight the menace of terrorism, we feel that the fundamental guarantees of liberty and the institutions of democracy must be protected,' says Interim Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim
Bangsamoro lawyers, law students reject anti-terror bill
'We support a just, humane law that will combat terrorism, and aid in our efforts toward a more harmonious and peaceful society. We regret that this is not the anti-terror bill,' say the lawyers, including Bangsamoro government Attorney General Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba
[OPINION] Ramadan on lockdown: The habits we break, the values we relearn
'For a fasting person [under quarantine], it was a different level of hardship altogether'
Bangsamoro region now has COVID-19 testing hub
'The current capacity for testing is maximum of 72 specimens per day. Presently, we have 1,134 test kits,' the Cotabato Regional and Medical Center says
BARMM reports 86% distribution of coronavirus cash aid
Government social workers brave conflict-ridden areas to carry bags of cash to low-income households with no access to banks, say BARMM officials
Bangsamoro region eyes local coronavirus testing within May
'Pinapanalangin natin na within this month of May ay operational na po 'yung COVID-19 subnational laboratory center natin dito sa CRMC,' says BARMM Health Minister Saffrullah Dipatuan
Cotabato City hospital gets BARMM funding for coronavirus testing
'We are dealing with an enemy that we cannot see with our naked eyes. Through our cooperation, understanding, and strong faith in Allah, we are confident that we will surpass this challenge,' says BARMM chief minister Ahod Ebrahim
[OPINION] 365 days later: The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
'At the end of the day, we will be the ones who will collectively redefine what it means to be Bangsamoro and redirect its future towards progress, development, and most importantly, self-determination'
Bangsamoro region orders LGUs to track attendees of Malaysia gathering
There were 215 Filipinos who joined the Itjima congregation at the recent 4-day tabligh gathering in Kuala Lumpur, says the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos
Bangsamoro mufti suspends Friday and congregational prayers
The temporary suspensions will last for 3 weeks, from March 19 to April 10
PH in race to trace Filipinos at Malaysian gathering linked to coronavirus
At least one attendee from Lanao Del Sur tests positive for coronavirus and is seeking treatment in a hospital in Cotabato City
Rappler Talk: Bangsamoro region turns one
Rappler talks to Zia Alonto Adiong, a member of the Bangsamoro Parliament, on controversies, challenges, and milestones of the fledgling Bangsamoro region in its first year
4 soldiers killed in Maguindanao clashes with pro-ISIS militants
Government troops recover the bodies of 5 militants, and are verifying reports of 9 other casualties from the terrorist Dawlah Islamiyah Torayfie Group
3 pro-ISIS militants killed in Maguindanao clashes – military
Separatist terror groups pose a challenge to the newly established regional government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, which marks its first anniversary this month
Duterte names MILF founder's son as BTA member, completing Bangsamoro gov't
Abdullah Hashim's appointment to the Bangamoro Transition Authority completes the interim government's required 80 members nearly a year after it was formed in March 2019
[OPINION] The future of women's leadership in the Bangsamoro
'If we truly want the Bangsamoro women to be equal partners in development, then all policies and decisions affecting us should be made with us'
Duterte names ex-Muslim affairs official as new Bangsamoro gov't member
Ali Sangki is appointed to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority, making him the 79th member out of the required 80
Over 8,000 MILF fighters decommissioned in 2019 – OPAPP
Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Assistant Secretary Wilven Mayor says a total of 12,000 Moro Islamic Liberation Front fighters will be decommissioned by 'early 2020'
Bangsamoro intergovernmental body finally meets
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and BARMM Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal lead the critical coordinating body, which was formed 9 months after the inauguration of the Bangsamoro region
Families displaced by Maguindanao clashes cry for help
Traumatized by the sound of bombs and guns, at least 2,000 families caught in the battle between terrorists and the military are staying in makeshift booths in open spaces, a Moro community leader tells Rappler
150 more MILF soldiers join Bangsamoro security team
The former rebel fighters join members of the police and military in a security force tasked with protecting certain areas of the Bangsamoro region until an elected government is established in 2022
U.S. funds P1 billion in programs to help BARMM transition, fight terrorism
Suicide bombings in Mindanao are a ‘major concern,’ says a top US counterterrorism official visiting Manila to boost cooperation in tactical response, border security, and cutting terrorist funding
Delays, anomalies in Lanao infra projects haunt Bangsamoro region
Lack of contracts, delays of over one year mar public works projects in Lanao del Sur's 2nd District, pressuring the new Bangsamoro government to act
[OPINION] Building social capital with the Bangsamoro is a must
Civil society must do its part by offering much-needed support, because we all know that criticizing from a distance can only do so much
Duterte urged to form Bangsamoro intergovernmental relations body
President Rodrigo Duterte has yet to create an intergovernmental relations body deemed critical to the success of the new Bangsamoro region in Mindanao
AFP to probe Murad’s claim that military is ‘main source’ of Mindanao loose firearms
The interim chief minister of the new Bangsamoro autonomous region earlier said that many loose firearms in Mindanao bear the markings of the Department of National Defense
Mindanao lawmakers seek creation of 'National DPWH' in BARMM
Deputy Speaker Mujiv Hataman says this would allow BARMM to properly implement infrastructure programs funded by the national government, but BARMM spokesperspon Naguib Sinarimbo believes it is 'not allowed'
Duterte names ex-ARMM official, youth activist as Bangsamoro gov't members
Rasol Mitmug Jr and Jam Disimban Ramos are appointed to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority, bringing its membership to 78 out of the required 80
Foreign embassies required to get DFA clearance before donating to BARMM
Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr warns 'there'll be hell to pay' if foreign embassies bypass the Department of Foreign Affairs
Pro-ISIS BIFF faction behind Isulan bomb attack – military
The blast that wounded 8 people on September 7 was the group's way of gaining attention following setbacks from battles with government forces, says Western Mindanao's military commander
Can't afford to fail: Bangsamoro region weathers birth pains
In its first 5 months, the new Bangsamoro government gets past birth pains as its Parliament and Cabinet struggle to make an impact on the daily lives of the region's people
'We are not surrendering': Tears, prayers as MILF begins large-scale disarming of forces
'If it is in our power to make peace happen and Allah grants it to us, we do not want our families to go through what we’ve suffered,' says an MILF combatant
Mindanao closer to peace as MILF decommissions 12,000 fighters – gov't
President Rodrigo Duterte will lead a ceremony in Maguindanao on Saturday, September 7, as former rebels from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front begin their transition to civilian life
BARMM adopts official flag as region’s first law
The Bangsamoro flag embodies its people’s 'identity, history, heritage, struggles, and aspiration,' reads the law
DPWH lines up P5 billion Bangsamoro projects for 2020
Some P5.22 billion in major national infrastructure projects are lined up for 2020 for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Marawi crisis spokesman Zia Alonto Adiong named BTA member
The Duterte administration still has to name 4 more Bangsamoro Transition Authority members, which the Bangsamoro law states must number 80
Duterte to issue executive order for BTA to exploit Liguasan Marsh
The Bangsamoro Transition Authority can only initiate the exploration for natural gas and oil in Liguasan Marsh through an executive order, says Interim Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim
Murad encourages 'pro-people, pro-environment' mining in Bangsamoro
The results of an ongoing mining audit will be the basis of a 'responsible mining' law in the new region, says Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim
BTA targets Bangsamoro gov't codes by end of 2019
The Bangsamoro Interim Cabinet will draft the codes and submit them to the Parliament for deliberation in early October
Bangsamoro barangays to get boost in education, health services in 2019
The Bangsamoro Transition Authority plans to use P30 billion in unprogrammed funds meant for the implementation of the Bangsamoro law to address high student dropout rates and lack of health workers
Rappler Talk: BARMM Interior Minister Naguib Sinarimbo on Bangsamoro updates
The Bangsamoro Transition Authority is in office, but what now?
AFP to train 255 ex-MILF fighters to help secure Bangsamoro region
Members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces will work alongside soldiers and cops in the Joint Peace and Security Team, says Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr
12 terrorists killed in Maguindanao clash – military
The Armed Forces of the Philippines says the suspects were plotting bomb attacks in populous and urban areas
Bangsamoro parliament bats for Dimaampao as next SC justice
Marawi-born CA Justice Japar Dimaampao is being pushed to become only the 2nd Muslim SC justice in history
Elderly woman killed, 2 others wounded in North Cotabato air strike
The military says the air and ground assault at dawn was in an area controlled by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters
Duterte, Murad agree to form intergovernmental relations body
Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim says the BTA is ready to name its members for the body
Murad agrees with Piñol designation as Duterte's BARMM 'point man'
President Rodrigo Duterte says Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim expressed his agreement with Manny Piñol's designation duing a meeting in Malacañang
Piñol not popular among Bangsamoro people – BTA chief Murad
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol is seen as 'very anti-Bangsamoro struggle for self-determination' by many people in the new region, says BTA Interim Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim
Italy keen on supporting Bangsamoro farm sector
The Italian government is interested in funding development programs for farming and fisheries in the Bangsamoro region, as well as the construction of rural roads and even river dredging
Duterte tells Bangsamoro gov't to 'hurry up'
President Rodrigo Duterte also mentions a 'communication breakdown' between Bangsamoro officials and the national government
