DAVAO CITY (September 26) – On Wednesday, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) called for a coordinated effort to transform Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) into a strategic tool for inclusive development. In a statement, MinDA Director Joan Barrera emphasized the critical need to close the skills-opportunity gap, which she said had a … [Read more...] about Unified strategy to harness TVET for Mindanao’s growth
BARMM chair signs measure giving local leaders leadership accolades
COTABATO CITY (September 26) – Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has signed into law a bill that recognizes the exemplary leadership first espoused by Sheik Hashim Salamat, the founding chair of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), according to a regional lawmaker. Member of the BARMM Parliament … [Read more...] about BARMM chair signs measure giving local leaders leadership accolades
75 youths receive P700K GIP stipends from DSWD-11
DAVAO CITY (September 25) – More than PHP700,000 in stipends have been distributed to 75 members of the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) in the Davao Region, according to a report released Wednesday by the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao (DSWD-11). They received stipends for their July–September service under the Government Internship … [Read more...] about 75 youths receive P700K GIP stipends from DSWD-11
PCW cautions agencies misusing GAD funds
MANILA (September 25) – The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has issued an advise warning government agencies that diverting the Gender and Development (GAD) budget to non-GAD initiatives, as well as pooling funds via unlawful directives, are absolutely banned. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Commission stated that Advisory No. 2025-01 was issued to correct … [Read more...] about PCW cautions agencies misusing GAD funds
Central Mindanao’s 29 BARMM towns flooded
COTABATO CITY (September 25) — Since Monday, September 22, the Bangsamoro administration has been providing humanitarian assistance to around 97,000 residents from flooded districts in its Special Geographic Area and two provinces near the now-flooded 220,000-hectare Ligawasan Delta. Following last week's heavy rains in Central Mindanao, the Ligawasan Delta, a catch basin … [Read more...] about Central Mindanao’s 29 BARMM towns flooded
