Government agencies pledge backing for Bangsamoro peace and development

COTABATO CITY — Two key government agencies have pledged their commitment to supporting the newly constituted regular Bangsamoro government as it works to consolidate peace and accelerate development across the autonomous region. The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) outlined their coordinated approach during a meeting held Thursday, November 12, aimed at sustaining the momentum of the peace process in Bangsamoro. The partnership signals the national government's determination to translate years of peace negotiations into tangible improvements in the lives of residents across the autonomous region. Both agencies outlined plans to align their programs and resources in support of Bangsamoro's governance priorities, with a focus on infrastructure development, livelihood programs, and institutional capacity-building. The collaboration underscores the administration's commitment to ensuring that the Bangsamoro region emerges as a model of peace-driven economic transformation in Mindanao.