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BARMM to implement programs based on needs

Nonoy Lacson

ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao will implement projects, programs, and interventions based on the needs of the Bangsamoro people across the region.

BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim, Al Haj said, "the Bangsamoro people need to see and feel that our programs and interventions are implemented for the entire region and not for a certain area only."

Ebrahim presided over the meeting of the Government of the Day and welcomed the Cabinet's returning and newly-appointed members on Wednesday in Cotabato City.

Among the topics discussed during the meeting were focused on the review and approval of the Cabinet Handbook; the composition of the Intergovernmental Relation Body; the strengthening of Polloc Freeport and Ecozone; and the Presentation of the Integrated Area Development Plan for the 63 Special Geographic Area.

Ebrahim also discussed with his ministers updates on the Peace and Security situation in Pikit and Aleosan; updates from the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament; Devolution of some functions of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration BARMM and Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology; including the upcoming activities of the Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism.