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BARMM chief directs priority hiring of Moro war veterans for lower-level posts
Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has ordered Bangsamoro government agencies to prioritize former fighters from the MILF and MNLF in recruitment for lower-paying positions, recognizing their contributions to the Moro struggle.
LSN Philippines ·
COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has directed all regional ministries and government agencies to give preferential treatment to veterans of the Moro independence movements when filling entry-level and lower-tier positions.
The directive applies specifically to former combatants from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), two major organizations that played pivotal roles in decades of armed struggle in Mindanao.
The order underscores the BARMM government's commitment to integrating former fighters into the civilian workforce and supporting those who sacrificed for the Bangsamoro cause. Such initiatives are common in peace processes and post-conflict transitions, offering economic opportunities to veterans as part of broader reconciliation efforts.
The measure comes as the autonomous region continues efforts to consolidate the peace process and build inclusive governance structures that recognize the historical contributions of various Moro groups to the region's development and self-determination.