Opapru, MinDA vow support for BARMM peace, economic development

Inquirer.net - Nov 13, 2026

COTABATO CITY — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) vowed to help the newly established regular Bangsamoro government. The move is meant to sustain the gains of the peace process and accelerate socioeconomic development in the region. On Thursday, Nov. 12, Presidential Peace

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