Opapru, MinDA vow support for BARMM peace, economic development

COTABATO CITY — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) vowed to help the newly established regular Bangsamoro government.

The move is meant to sustain the gains of the peace process and accelerate socioeconomic development in the region.

On Thursday, Nov. 12, Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento and MinDA Chairman Leo Tereso Magno paid a courtesy visit to Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua and his Cabinet here.

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During the meeting, the Palace officials discussed priority concerns involving peace, justice and regional development.

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The topics included amnesty applications for former combatants, guidelines for lifting warrants of arrest in cases settled amicably, judicial security, and the acceleration of socioeconomic investments in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

They also talked about possible community-based telemedicine initiatives and measures to address challenges in national trade.

Now on his second week in office under the regular autonomous government, Macacua said he values meaningful engagements, stronger partnerships, and closer coordination with peace and development partners.

“We believe that a strong and responsive government is built through capable institutions, clear direction, and genuine collaboration,” Macacua said in a statement. /apl