The creation of the expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission from 15 to 21 was made after President Duterte signed an Executive Order No. 8 on 7 November 2016 .
Read more: OPAPP announces new members of the expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission
The ARMM is developing its own set of standards and protocols for investments in its communities, in a bid to entice community business organizations to participate in investment ventures in their areas and ensure sustainability of the ventures to benefit them within a longer time frame | Business Mirror
Read more: ARMM prepares investment protocol to boost local trade
Efforts in fostering peace in Muslim Mindanao continue to reverberate through the EU-funded project DEPAdev as participating organizers Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the Institute for Autonomy and Governance address that a genuine political party system is the most diplomatic path to aid the conflict-affected areas.
Read more: Efforts for including IP communities to political decision-making processes continue
Major Gen. Carlito Galvez, Jr., 54, commander of the 6th Infantry Division, took over the post of Maj. Gen. Mayoralgo Dela Cruz during installation rites in Zambaonga City, January 17 | MindaNews
Presidential peace adviser Jesus G. Dureza asked the leaders from different indigenous peoples (IP) groups in the province to come up with an advisory council, which will aid the peace process with different rebel groups in tackling various IP concerns.
Read more: Dureza encourages IP leaders to form advisory council for peace talks