DAVAO CITY — Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr. and South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. have firmly denied accusations alleging the misappropriation of funds intended for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and claims of political coercion. In a joint statement, Lagdameo and Tamayo labeled the allegations as … [Read more...] about Lagdameo and Tamayo deny misappropriation of Bangsamoro funds
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Bangsamoro Chief Minister denies corruption amid Palace pressure allegations
DAVAO CITY — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim has strongly denied allegations of corruption under his leadership, stating, “There was no money involved, and there was no pressure from the Palace; it was all negotiation until we reached an agreement.” Ebrahim responded to claims that the Palace pressured him into forming a coalition between the United Bangsamoro Justice … [Read more...] about Bangsamoro Chief Minister denies corruption amid Palace pressure allegations
One killed, five Injured in during riot on the last day of COC Filing in Maguindanao Sur
COTABATO CITY — A member of the Barangay Peace Keeping Action Team was killed and five others were injured in a violent clash during the filing of candidacy for vice mayor on Tuesday in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur. The incident involved gunfire and stone-throwing following an attempt by a wanted individual with multiple legal cases to file his Certificate of Candidacy … [Read more...] about One killed, five Injured in during riot on the last day of COC Filing in Maguindanao Sur
BARMM police tightens security ahead of COC filing
COTABATO CITY – The Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) has rolled out enhanced security measures, deploying 4,888 police personnel to ensure a safe and orderly filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the 2025 midterm elections from Oct. 1 to 8. “This is to ensure the safety of every Bangsamoro citizen, particularly the aspiring … [Read more...] about BARMM police tightens security ahead of COC filing
Lanao Sur agricultural cooperatives receive P14.4 million in digital farm equipment
DAVAO CITY — The Bangsamoro Government has distributed P14.4 million worth of post-harvest facilities to agricultural cooperatives in Lanao del Sur. The distribution took place on Saturday and is part of the government's initiative to support local farmers. The funding for this digital farming equipment comes from the 2023 Transitional Development Impact Fund (TDIF). In a … [Read more...] about Lanao Sur agricultural cooperatives receive P14.4 million in digital farm equipment