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4rth Floor At Readi Building Compound Cotabato City

17/12/2025

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Day 1 formally commenced the Program Implementation Review, bringing together MILG–SGA Field Office officials and personnel to assess program performance and ensure strategic alignment of ongoing and planned interventions. The activity established a clear focus on accountability, coordination, and results-based implementation in support of the overall development objectives of the Special Geographic Area.

The sessions featured the presentation of policy directions and priorities for CY 2026, along with a review of the 4th Quarter program accomplishments and performance highlights for CY 2025. These discussions enabled participants to evaluate implementation progress, identify operational gaps, and derive key insights to guide program adjustments and decision-making.

The day concluded with a workshop on the formulation of Individual Annual Operational Plans and Budgets, actively engaging MLGOOs and SGAFO officers and personnel. This exercise strengthened planning coherence, reinforced shared accountability, and ensured that proposed activities are aligned with identified priorities, resource requirements, and implementation timelines.

17/12/2025

𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐁𝐁𝐃𝐏) 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

The Bangsamoro Special Geographic Area Field Office (SGAFO) spearheaded the Bangsamoro Barangay Development Planning (BBDP) Writeshop for the barangays of Ligawasan, SGA, on December 13, 2025, at the Jade Hall, KDT Manor Hotel, Cotabato City. This event marked a pivotal moment in reinforcing participatory governance, ensuring that local development initiatives are responsive, inclusive, and aligned with the overarching goals of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. By bringing together key local stakeholders, the writeshop fostered a platform for collaborative planning and strategic prioritization of community projects.

Participants engaged in intensive planning exercises, drawing from local data, community insights, and strategic frameworks provided by the SGAFO. The activity emphasized evidence-based decision-making, risk-informed planning, and sustainability, ensuring that the resulting barangay development plans reflect both immediate needs and long-term aspirations. Facilitators guided participants in drafting actionable plans that can effectively translate policies into tangible outcomes for the communities.

Through this writeshop, the SGAFO reinforced its commitment to empowering barangays with the tools, knowledge, and coordination necessary for impactful development. The collaborative environment nurtured a sense of ownership among participants, promoting transparency, accountability, and collective responsibility. This event not only strengthened the planning capacity of Ligawasan barangays but also contributed to the broader vision of sustainable and inclusive development in the Bangsamoro region.

08/12/2025

The SGA Field Office, under the leadership of Zaiton L. Abas, is advancing its initiative to strengthen governance systems in the Special Geographic Area through the development of the Special Geographic Area Knowledge Hub (SGA K-Hub). This initiative is designed to consolidate essential data, operational standards, and best practices in a single, accessible platform that supports more efficient and informed local governance. The consultation involved the MLGOOs of the eight municipalities of SGA, ensuring that field-level insights were integrated into the framework.

During the coordination and consultation with DILG Region XII, led by Regional Director Atty. Rochelle D. Mahinay-Sero, the SGA K-Hub was presented as a strategic mechanism to streamline information management and promote consistency in field operations. The active participation of the MLGOOs further enriched the discussions, reflecting the shared commitment of both offices and municipal leaders to establish clearer standards and enhance support systems across SGA communities.

Overall, the development of the SGA K-Hub is positioned as a significant step toward modernizing information systems and strengthening institutional capacity. The initiative demonstrates the collective effort of the SGA Field Office, DILG Region XII, and the MLGOOs of the eight SGA municipalities to advance data-driven performance, improve documentation processes, and reinforce inter-agency collaboration aimed at elevating governance within the Special Geographic Area.

27/11/2025

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐂𝐁𝐌𝐒 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧-𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐆𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cotabato convened the 2024 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Preliminary Results Presentation and Ceremonial Signing of Data Sharing and Data Turn-Over Agreements for the Special Geographic Area (SGA) on November 27, 2025, at Ace Resto, Midsayap, Cotabato. The activity was attended by PSA regional and provincial officials, SGA local government unit (LGU) representatives, and the Head of the MILG SGA Field Office, Dir. Zaiton L. Abas, aiming to strengthen inter-agency coordination in support of data-driven local governance.

During the activity, PSA presented the preliminary 2024 CBMS statistics, highlighting key demographic and socio-economic indicators across the eight SGA municipalities. Updates focused on household conditions, access to basic services, and priority sectors essential for local development planning. The session also facilitated discussions on data turn-over requirements, compliance documentation, and LGU concerns through an open forum led by PSA specialists.

A major feature of the event was the ceremonial mass signing of the Data Sharing and Data Turn-Over Agreements between PSA and SGA LGUs, formalizing the transfer and authorized use of CBMS data sets. This step reinforced accountability and promoted evidence-based governance. The activity emphasized the strong partnership between PSA and SGA stakeholders, underscoring their shared commitment to transparent, accurate, and responsive service delivery in the Bangsamoro region.

24/10/2025

SGA Field Office Head Zaiton L. Abas led an all-day meeting today with the Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (MLGOOs) from the eight municipalities of the Special Geographic Area (SGA) in BARMM. The meeting primarily focused on the upcoming election of Municipal Leagues, ensuring that all relevant officials are well-informed and properly guided on the necessary preparations and procedures for conducting the election.

Discussions included the election guidelines, candidate qualifications, voting processes, and other important directives issued by the Ministry. The MLGOOs actively participated by sharing their insights, experiences, and recommendations to address potential challenges during the election period. Emphasis was placed on the importance of coordination and adherence to timelines to maintain the integrity and transparency of the electoral process.

In conclusion, Mr. Abas reiterated the SGA Field Office’s commitment to assist and monitor all municipalities in their preparatory activities leading up to the election. The meeting effectively aligned the efforts of the MLGOOs to ensure an efficient, transparent, and well-organized conduct of the Municipal Leagues election within the SGA-BARMM.

14/10/2025

𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐬, 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧, 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 (𝐒𝐌𝐁) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐆𝐀–𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐌

To strengthen the culture of excellence and good governance at the grassroots level, the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MILG–BARMM) is diligently implementing the 2025 Search for Model Barangay (SMB) program in the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of BARMM. This initiative aims to recognize barangays that demonstrate integrity, accountability, and excellence in their duties and responsibilities.

With the valuable support of MLGOO Nairah O. Lomondaya, MLGOO Jomar A. Abdulgafar, and Raifa S. Adta, the validation for Barangay Tumbras in the Municipality of Kadayangan, SGA–BARMM, was successfully conducted yesterday. This activity was a crucial step in assessing the barangay's achievements and its compliance with the standards and indicators outlined in the SMB guidelines.

This effort underscores the Ministry's steadfast commitment to empowering local communities and promoting transparent and responsive governance. Through initiatives like the SMB, MILG–BARMM continues to inspire barangays within the SGA BARMM to become examples of effective leadership and sustainable community development.

08/10/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐬, 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐨, 𝐒𝐆𝐀-𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐌

In a significant move to enhance local governance and foster community development, the turnover ceremony for the newly constructed Bangsamoro Barangay Hall took place on October 8, 2025, in Barangay Nabundas, Malidegao, SGA-BARMM. This event highlighted the Bangsamoro Government's commitment to empowering communities through improved public service facilities and inclusive governance.

Key officials attended the ceremony, including Dr. Zaiton L. Abas, Head of the SGA Field Office (SGAFO); MP Butch P. Malang, Head of the SGA Development Authority (SGADA); and Hon. Arnal M. Timan, Mayor of Malidegao. Their presence emphasized the strong collaboration between local and regional authorities in achieving a shared vision of progress and stability within the Special Geographic Area.

The newly inaugurated Bangsamoro Barangay Hall is designed to serve as a vital center for governance, coordination, and public engagement within Barangay Nabundas. It represents not only physical development in the community but also the ongoing efforts of the Bangsamoro Government to provide efficient and people-centered services closer to its constituents.

04/10/2025

𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬: Pursuit of strengthening democratic participation and empowering the youth sector, the SK Malidegao Alliance, in partnership with the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government–Special Geographic Area Field Office (MILG-SGAFO) and the Bangsamoro Youth Commission (BYC), successfully conducted the Activity "𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐒𝐊 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" on October 3, 2025 at Nabundas Covered Court.

The activity served as a vital platform for capacitating young voters with essential knowledge on electoral processes and their role in shaping the future of governance in the Bangsamoro region. It emphasized the importance of cultivating an informed and responsible electorate, particularly among the youth, who serve as key stakeholders in advancing democratic values.

With the support of the SK Alliances of Nabundas, participants were guided on proper voting procedures and were reminded of their rights and responsibilities as citizens. The discussions aimed to instill awareness, encourage active involvement, and strengthen the commitment of the youth in ensuring transparent and credible elections in the BARMM.

The initiative highlighted the collective effort of the SK, MILG-SGAFO, and BYC to promote voter education, instill civic responsibility, and empower the younger generation to become catalysts of good governance in the Bangsamoro region.

01/10/2025

𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬: 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐝 “𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐒𝐊 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧, 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐨, 𝐒𝐆𝐀, 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐌.

The activity was spearheaded by the SK Malidegao Alliance in partnership with the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government–Special Geographic Area Field Office (MILG-SGAFO) and the Bangsamoro Youth Commission (BYC).

The program primarily aimed to promote voter education among the youth sector by providing knowledge on the electoral process, emphasizing the value of informed decision-making, and highlighting the role of young voters in upholding democratic governance. Through lectures and discussions, the initiative sought to strengthen the capacity of the youth to actively participate in the upcoming electoral exercises.

22/09/2025

Today, September 22, 2025, at BARMM READi, the SGA Field Office, led by Dr. Zaiton L. Abas, gathered with the MLGOOs VI to strengthen institutional collaboration and enhance operational mechanisms. The goal was to ensure that field initiatives align with the organization's overall objectives.

The discussions focused on updates from ongoing programs, the challenges encountered in field implementation, and the development of responsive measures to improve service delivery. A particular emphasis was placed on promoting inter-agency cooperation, implementing effective resource management, and reinforcing accountability at all operational levels.

The meeting concluded with the adoption of specific action points aimed at streamlining processes, optimizing organizational capacities, and sustaining collective efforts to meet the institution's mandate.

21/08/2025

𝑰𝒏 𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔: 𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝟑-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐀 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

The Benchmarking of the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) Best Practices has sparked a transformative journey for barangay leaders, encouraging them to achieve higher standards of service and a grassroots justice system.

This series of events began on August 18, 2025, in Barangay Kauran, Ampatuan Municipality, where participants experienced firsthand how dedication, innovation, and unity can foster a community based on peace and order.

On August 19, 2025, the program continued at Punta Isla in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, with a Training on Planning and Budgeting. This session equipped participants with the tools needed to turn their visions into actionable and sustainable plans, ultimately strengthening and building more resilient barangays.

The journey culminated on August 20, 2025, at Barangay Poblacion 7 in Cotabato City, where participants gained valuable insights into replicable systems and impactful practices that exemplify effective and compassionate local governance.

More than just a series of events, this benchmarking initiative served as a source of inspiration and collaboration, demonstrating that with shared knowledge and a collective commitment to excellence, every barangay can become a model of peace, progress, and good governance.

19/08/2025

64 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐆𝐀 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐎 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘– Sixty-four newly elected Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members from the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) underwent a two-day mandatory onboarding and capacity-building program on August 14 to 15 at Soto Grande Hotel in Davao City.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government - Special Geographic Area Field Office (MILG-SGAFO), was designed to equip the local legislators with the essential knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding needed to serve effectively under the framework of moral governance.

In his welcome address, Dr. Zaiton L. Abas, head of MILG-SGAFO, emphasized the importance of the activity as both an orientation and a capacity-building effort.

“This is a vital step to equip our newly elected members with the tools to lead with integrity and competence. You are expected to initiate transformation and set the direction for your communities,” Abas told the officials.

The program culminated in the administration of the Oath of Moral Governance, reinforcing the Bangsamoro Government’s commitment to ethical leadership and public service in line with the Chief Minister’s 12-point priority agenda.

Deepening governance knowledge:
The two-day event featured a series of in-depth lectures from key experts and government officials:

• 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲, 𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐄, Director General of MILG, presented key insights on the salient features of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) and the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code (BLGC), underscoring the distinct context and responsibilities of governance in the region.

•𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐧, 𝐂𝐏𝐀, Chief of Staff of DILG Region XII, discussed the structure, functions, and processes of local legislative bodies, including parliamentary procedures and rules.

•𝐃𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆. 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐕, SB Secretary of LGU Parang, tackled the Ordinance Making Code, and shared strategies for integrating conflict sensitivity and the “Do No Harm” principle in local legislation.

•𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐋. 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚, 𝐏𝐡𝐃, 𝐒𝐂𝐋, from Ateneo de Manila University’s International Islamic Studies Department, gave a historical overview of the political evolution of the Bangsamoro, providing crucial context for the newly elected leaders.

Other attendees and facilitators included LGOOs VI Nairah Lomondaya, Jihan Panda, Jomar Abdulgafar, Zaide Amil, and Majaramir Sumail of MILG-SGAFO, as well as staff from the Support to Local Governance Program (SDF-BIRD PMO).

The MILG-SGA Field Office noted that the onboarding is just the beginning of a broader leadership development track aimed at strengthening the role of local lawmakers in building peaceful and progressive Bangsamoro communities.

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