Philippines Muslim region seeks to create new province
Bangsamoro government in Philippines’ Muslim Mindanao region wants congressional approval for creation of Moro province, comprising eight municipalities
MANILA, Philippines (MNTV) — The Bangsamoro government in the Philippines’ Muslim Mindanao region will seek congressional approval for the creation of a Moro province, comprising eight municipalities, reports Manila Standard.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua and Speaker Ali Pangalian Balindong, the Bangsamoro parliament is moving towards passing a resolution that will urge both Houses of Congress to legislate the establishment of a new Moro province.
Member of Parliament Naguib Sinarimbo says the proposed province would include the eight municipalities created last year: Pahamuddin, Kadayangan, Nabalawag, Old Kaabakan, Kapalawan, Malidegao, Tugunan, and Ligawasan.
These municipalities were formed from the 63 barangays collectively known as the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), which joined the region through a plebiscite in February 2020.
The idea of a Moro province dates back to 1901, when the U.S. colonial administration first created it before it was later replaced by the Department of Mindanao and Sulu during the Philippine Commonwealth era.
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