Gov't commits to prosperity in BARMM
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F.
Pangandaman led the 15th National Government - Bangsamoro Government,
Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) Meeting together with Minister Mohagher
Iqbal, held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on 27 July
2023.
In her message, Sec. Pangandaman assured of the national government's
continued commitment to ensure that the BARMM will be integrated into the
government's agenda for prosperity.
“[The lifting of the State of National Emergency on account of
lawless violence in Mindanao] goes to show that our government has already made
significant gains in enhancing and restoring peace and order in Mindanao
through successful focused military and law enforcement operations and programs
that promote sustainable and inclusive peace,” the secretary said.
“Indeed, the gains we have achieved leading to a smooth
transition were made possible because of our strengthened and continued
cooperation and mutual trust. It is our shared commitment and ambition that
fuels our desire to achieve lasting progress in the Bangsamoro region,” the Budget
Chief added.
The IGRB meeting aims to strengthen the harmonious working
relationship between the National Government and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region
in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government, to attain lasting peace, prosperity, and
inclusive and sustainable development in BARMM and the whole of Mindanao.
“Echoing the President’s message, I want to reaffirm the
national government’s commitment to assist you to the best of our abilities and
capabilities to ensure that BARMM will be integrated into our agenda for
prosperity,” Pangandaman said.
Present during the meeting were Special Assistant to the President Secretary
Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo; Department of the Interior and Local Government
Secretary Benhur Abalos; Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and
Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez; key officials and representatives from the
national government agencies; BARMM ministers; and other members of the IGRB.
(DBM/PIA-Caraga)
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