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09/08/2024

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By: Gaphor M. Panimbang

ILIGAN CITY, August 3, 2024 - Media practitioners from Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, and Iligan City gathered here for a provincial-level roundtable discussion on election coverage, media safety, and the legal challenges faced by journalists in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

The event, held from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon, was spearheaded by Masiding Noor Yahya and organized by the Initiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment through Alternative Legal Services (IDEALS) in partnership with the Bangsamoro Press Corps (BPC).

Yahya, a veteran journalist who founded the weekly Philippine Muslim Today and The Ranao Star newspapers, is member of BPC’ Board of Directors and its concurrent coordinator for Lanao del Sur.

Founded in 2021 with over 100 members covering the region, BPC is headed by Ali G. Macabalang, a renowned Filipino veteran journalist.

This activity is part of IDEALS project, "Advancing Media Safety Policies, Legal Services, and Initiatives for Press Freedom in BARMM" (AMPLIFY BARMM).

The roundtable discussion, facilitated by Prof. Jahara Solaiman, emphasized the critical role of the media in ensuring transparency, informing the public, and providing unbiased coverage throughout the election process.

Participants identified several anticipated challenges, including misinformation, political pressure, and safety threats to journalists.
Gaphor M. Panimbang presented the overall strategic roadmap plan, which was the result of outcomes from a series of focus group discussions.

The preparation phases leading up to the 2025 elections include initial planning and strategy development from August to December 2023, capacity building and training from January to June 2024, pre-election coverage from July to December 2024, election day coverage from January to May 2025, and post-election analysis and reporting from June to July 2025.

During the initial planning and strategy phase, media organizations aim to develop a comprehensive coverage strategy, establish guidelines for verifying information, and create safety protocols for journalists.

Support needed includes collaboration with fact-checking organizations, legal advice on media rights and protections, and initial funding for training and resources.

In the capacity-building and training phase, workshops on election reporting and fact-checking will be conducted, technology and equipment will be acquired, and partnerships with local media and community organizations will be developed. Expertise from seasoned journalists and election specialists, funding for workshops and technology acquisition, and local partnerships are necessary for this phase. The pre-election coverage phase will focus on monitoring and reporting on pre-election activities, candidate platforms, and campaign developments while maintaining neutrality. Implementing strict editorial policies, enhancing security measures for journalists, and planning logistics for covering remote areas are key mitigation strategies. Support needed includes security training and resources, legal support to address threats and intimidation, and logistical support from local organizations and authorities.

On election day, media will provide live updates, report on voter turnout, and ensure accurate and timely information dissemination. Deploying well-trained field reporters with reliable communication tools, establishing a central command center for real-time coordination, and collaborating with law enforcement for on-ground safety are essential steps. Advanced communication tools, coordination with election officials and law enforcement, and emergency response plans and medical support are necessary.

Finally, in the post-election analysis and reporting phase, the media will ensure thorough and unbiased analysis, use data-driven reporting techniques, and engage with the community through public forums and discussions. Support needed includes access to election data and analytics tools, collaboration with independent analysts and researchers, and community engagement platforms.

The event concluded with calls for enhanced support systems, including security training, legal support, advanced communication tools, and collaboration with local and international advocacy groups. The BARMM media aims to play a pivotal role in the 2025 elections, promoting civic engagement and safeguarding press freedom amidst the anticipated challenges.

This initiative is part of their ongoing efforts to advance media safety policies, legal services, and press freedom in the BARMM region through the AMPLIFY BARMM project.

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23/06/2023

LGU-TARAKA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MSWD-BARMM HOLDS PUGAY TAGUMPAY GRADUATION CEREMONIES
The Local Government Unit of Taraka under the leadership of Mayor Atty. Amenodin U. Sumagayan and in partnership with the Ministry of Social Welfare and Development-BARMM hosted the Pugay Tagumpay program for the families who graduated from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) held last June 7 at the Taraka Municipal Hall.
The said program aims to acknowledge the families who have significantly improved their lives through the help of the 4Ps program of the national government. The MSWD-BARMM was represented by Yasmin H. Al-Ali, Beneficiary Data Management System Focal, Jemeralyn Mamao, Provincial Monitoring and Evaluation Officer among others. On the other hand, LGU-Taraka was represented by MSWD Officer Leamen Laut, ABC President Hon. Abdul Mangata ably represented by Norhainah Pimping, Municipal Budget Officer and other department heads of various offices.
During the conduct of the said program, an oath taking ceremony was also held for newly installed parasocial workers whose main responsibility is to augment the current workforce of the MSWD.
As a sign of his warm congratulations to the graduates and to officially accept them under the care of LGU-Taraka, Mayor Sumagayan has also provided giveaways to the graduates.

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19/09/2022

𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 ( BTA) 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱)

BY ROCAYA SUMNDAD OTICAL-YAHYA

ILIGAN CITY - The Office of MP Marjanie S. Mimbantas Makasalong expresses its fervent support and congratulations to the inauguration of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) for 2022 to 2025. Throughout this ongoing transition, the role of the BTA is especially critical in ensuring that the Bangsamoro and its people are able to attain just and lasting peace.
MP Macasalong said they still stand behind the Bangsamoro people that have manifested their encouragement and optimism for the Bangsamoro government and witnessed first hand the genuine motivations of thier leaders to provide quality public services through moral governance despite all the disruptions encountered during this pandemic.
This rallying cry further motivates them to meaningfully participate in thier duties in the peace process and within the Bangsamoro government. This spirit of inclusiveness must be integrated into every step so as to create a sense of ownership and responsibility among thier communities towards the gains of the transition process and to inspire them to take proactive roles in ensuring our success.
The Bangsamoro is the product of the collective effort of those who have fought with and believed in the Mujahideen forefathers. The attainment of peace is a necessarily protracted and painstaking process. they still have ways to go, but they are more than ready to face these challenges head-on and with great hope and optimism. Strides have been made because of continued civil and political engagement which have paved the way for us to be our own leaders now. he added
We march on for peace and development in the Bangsamoro. Let us continue keeping the fire of the Moro struggle burning within as we build on the triumphs of our leaders in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority.

12/09/2022

PBBM to grace BTA-2 inaugural session on Sept. 15

By Ali G. Macabalang

COTABATO CITY – President Ferdinand “Bong” Marcos Jr. has been invited as honor guest of the inaugural session of the refreshed Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) here on September 15, and he likely heeded the invitation to address the 80 BTA members he appointed and swore in last August 12, according to officials.
Reappointed Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. reportedly announced the date of the President’s probable attendance in the BTA-2 event after a meeting in Davao City on Sept. 11, Sunday hosted by Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo for Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) officials led by Chief Minister Ahod “Hadji Murad” Ebrahim.
Palace officials and stakeholders were “preparing for this big event,” Sec. Galvez was quoted as saying, referring to the Sept. 15 event where foreign dignitaries as well as key national and local leaders are also expected to attend.
Sources said Galvez and Ladameo were upbeat on the presence of President Marcos in the BTA-2 opening session, even as they were buoyed by the “spirit of unity” in the Bangsamoro community exemplified a day earlier, Sept. 10, in the “reunion” meeting also in Davao City between Chief Minister Ebrahim and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding Chairman Nur Misuari.
Ebrahim also chairs the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (M**F), which was founded by the last Salamat Hashim after bolting the MNLF due to policy differences with Misuari. Hashim was one of Misuari’s vice chairs in the MNLF, which signed with the regime of late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. the 1976 Tripoli Agreement, which called for autonomy in 10 provinces and 10 cities in Mindanao then.
Past administrations backed by some Moro revolutionary leaders had tried but failed to reconcile the MNLF-Misuari group and the M**F. The same setback was true in uniting the Misuari group and the MNLF “Council of 15” led in succession by Parouk Hussin, Hatimil Hassan, Muslimin Sema, Youph Jikiri and Sema again to date.
Sources, who asked not to be named for lack of authority, shared the enthusiasm on PBBM’s presence in the Sept. 15 event, saying the President has already achieved an “initial success” to reunite revolutionary leaders through his appointment of the second batch of BTA members as interim ruling body of BARMM.
The refreshed interim parliament or BTA-2 is not composed of 41 M**F nominees as encouraged in the Bangsamoro Organic Law (R.A. 11054) and the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) including the son of late Chairman Hashim; seven from MNLF-Sema faction (including Sema and Jikiris sons and relatives); and seven from the Mainstream MNLF (including the daughter and son of Misuari).
It may be recalled that then Senator Bongbong Marcos was implicitly adamant about the passage of the Bansansaro Basic Law (the original BOL) in the Senate because of his foreseen resistance of MNLF-Misuari group. Marcos was chair of the Senate Committee on Local Government. The BBL bill was archived following the public outrage sparked by the infamous 2015 battle in Mamasapano, Maguindanao that left more than 60 fatalities including 44 elite police troops.
Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos is also reportedly upbeat about President Marcos’ presence in the BTA-2 inaugural session. He was present in the recent meetings in Davao City.
Abalos said in published reports that he felt like “we’re one, we’re brothers” and that the President was committed to give his administration’s “utmost” support for unified strides in bringing peace and progress in BARMM.
(Attached are online-generated historic photos involved in the evolution of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) under the Aquino, Duterte and Marcos administrations.)

16/08/2022

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