The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is formalizing a new push to strengthen economic ties with nearby cities and provinces through the BARMM-Mindanao Development initiative. The move marks the first time in the region's seven-year history that it has assigned a dedicated coordinator for peace and development linkages outside the autonomous area.
Highlights
- Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua appointed Mohammad Abqary A. Alon as BARMM-Mindanao Development coordinator, the region's first such role.
- Alon's appointment received endorsement from key local leaders including Lanao del Sur Governor Adiong, Lamitan City Mayor Furigay, and South Cotabato Governor Tamayo.
- Bangsamoro Business Council supports the initiative, aiming to boost socio-economic ties and foreign investment via the BARMM Board of Investments.
Coordinator appointment and regional backing
As reported by BusinessWorld Online, Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua designated Mohammad Abqary A. Alon last week as BARMM-Mindanao Development coordinator. Alon also serves as deputy executive director of the region's Unified Project Management Office.The initiative is described as the first of its kind in the seven-year-old Bangsamoro region. Radio reports on Sunday said support for Alon's appointment came from Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal A. Adiong, Jr., Vice-Governor Hadjiman H. Salliman, Lamitan City Mayor Roderick H. Furigay, South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., and Cotabato Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza.
Business support and investment implications
Regional business groups say the new coordination role could help build more durable socio-economic connectivity between BARMM and other parts of Southern Mindanao. Ronald Hallid D. Torres, chairman of the Bangsamoro Business Council, said the business sector is ready to support efforts to strengthen those links.The Bangsamoro Business Council has chapters across BARMM's five provinces and three cities and backs the regional Board of Investments in attracting capital from outside the autonomous region and from abroad. BARMM covers Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Lanao del Sur, Basilan and Tawi-Tawi, as well as the cities of Lamitan, Marawi and Cotabato.
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