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Macacua races against time, seeks special year-end session
IN a bid to beat the clock on a crucial electoral deadline, Interim Chief Minister (ICM) Abdulraof Macacua has formally requested the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) parliament to convene a special session during the final three days of December.

Hostage taker killed, 6-year-old girl rescued in Marawi
A six-year-old girl was rescued, and her captor killed, following a tense hostage situation in Barangay Sabala Manao Proper on Sunday morning, December 21.

Women former combatants call for role in peace process
JEAN, Lourdes, and Hafida come from different battlegrounds. Two spent years in the mountains adhering to the strict discipline of the New People’s Army (NPA); the
Bangsamoro districting talks wrap up today
Transition officials in the Bangsamoro region are optimistic that high turnout at public consultations concluding today, Dec. 12, will pave the way for "constitutionally compliant" parliamentary elections next year.

Stakeholders clash over proposed Barmm parliamentary districts
MARAWI City — The drawing of new parliamentary district lines in the Bangsamoro region has sparked a debate between political pragmatism and historical preservation, as stakeholders voiced strong opinions during a recent series of public consultations.

BTA sets Dec. 12 deadline to finalize districting bills

Fatwa clears path for DNA testing on 1,000 unidentified Marawi graves

Women former combatants trade arms for kites in Lanao: Peace takes flight

‘A testament to resilience’: World honors Lanao del Sur’s rise from the ashes

BTA races to consolidate 6 districting bills; Public input sought in December hearings

