Splitting ARMM an exercise in futility, Arroyo told

Splitting ARMM an exercise in futility, Arroyo told The proposal of Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to split the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) into two is not feasible and will only create a new layer of bureaucracy, according to newly installed Mindanao Development Authority...

Solon seeks postponement of village polls in ARMM

Solon seeks postponement of village polls in ARMM The House Committee on Electoral Reforms will meet next week to discuss issues on whether or not the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections should be held as scheduled this coming October amid growing calls for its postponement due to pressing reasons, a...

Armm gears for peace summit

Armm gears for peace summit ZAMBOANGA CITY — Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm) will embark on a consultation to solicit relevant ideas and perspectives from various sectors to intensify its role read more Read more on Sun Star Related Articles: UPDATE ON ILIGAN CITY AFTER TYPHOON SENDONG A...

Watchdog: ARMM polls failed to defeat warlordism

Watchdog: ARMM polls failed to defeat warlordism KIDAPAWAN CITY – Despite speed in counting and tabulation of election results, the May polls held at the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) were characterized with “warlordism”, a poll monitor in the region said. Read more on GMA...

Validating private armies in ARMM difficult—body

Validating private armies in ARMM difficult—body There is difficulty in validating the existence of private armies in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the Independent Commission against Private Armies or the Zenarosa Commission said. Read more on Philippine Daily Inquirer Related...