Office for Settler Communities

  Bangsamoro officials from Ministries, Offices, Agencies, BTA Parliament, and OCM convene for the first Expanded Cabinet Meeting at Bajau Hall, Cotabato City. March 28, 2025 | Cotabato City Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua led his first Expanded Cabinet Meeting on March 28, 2025 , at Bajau Hall, 2nd Floor, Office of the Chief Minister, Bangsamoro Government Center, Cotabato City . The meeting brought together officials from Ministries, Offices, and Agencies, as well as Members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament and the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM). The agenda covered key governance matters, including: Orientation on the Cabinet Handbook – providing guidance on the roles and responsibilities of Cabinet members. Cabinet Legislative Agenda – aligning the executive’s priorities with legislative initiatives. Updates on the Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA) – addressing issues and opportunities for regional development. Pre...

March 27, 2025 | Cotabato City The Official Turnover Ceremony for Hon. Abdulraof A. Macacua as the newly appointed Interim Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) took place on March 27, 2025 , at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex, Bangsamoro Government Center, Cotabato City . The momentous occasion signified the transition of leadership and the continued pursuit of peace and development in the region. Notably, March 27 also marked the 11th anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) , the historic peace deal that laid the foundation for the creation of BARMM . The turnover of leadership marked the formal handover of responsibilities from former Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim , who has led BARMM since its establishment in 2019 , to Chief Minister Macacua . Representing Ahod Ebrahim at the event was BARMM Senior Minister Abunawas “Von Al-Haq” Maslamama , who stood on behalf of the outgoing le...

BSK beneficiaries in Datu Piang receive aid through MP Anayatin’s TDIF 2024, with MSSD representatives and BTA staff Jane U. Abdul. March 27, 2025 | Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur Seven indigent settler families in C eceived ₱15,000 each under the Bangsamoro Sagip Kabuhayan (BSK) Program , a livelihood assistance initiative funded through the Transitional Development Impact Fund (TDIF) 2024 of MP Dr. Susana Salvador Anayatin , in partnership with the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD). The distribution was led by BTA staff Jane U. Abdul, Supervising Political Affairs Officer under MP Anayatin’s office , and conducted in coordination with MSSD , which is headed by Minister Atty. Raissa Jajurie . MP Dr. Anayatin , who serves as the Executive Director of the Office for Settler Communities (OSC), continues to advocate for the welfare of settler communities within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) by ensuring they receive meaningful suppo...

MP Anayatin and MOH Turn Over Land Ambulance to Wao March 26, 2025 | Bangsamoro Government Center, Cotabato City The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) continues to strengthen healthcare services in remote communities with the turnover of a medical land ambulance to Barangay Manila Group, Wao, Lanao del Sur . This initiative was made possible through the Transitional Development Impact Fund (TDIF) 2024 of Member of Parliament Dr. Susana Salvador-Anaytin , in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH) - BARMM . The official turnover ceremony took place at the Bangsamoro Government Center in Cotabato City , with the presence of MOH Minister MP Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr., MP Dr. Susana Salvador-Anaytin, and Barangay Chairman Hon. Joefe Caralde , who represented the recipient community. This significant contribution is also part of the broader commitment of the BARMM government to improve healthcare access and emergency response capabilities in underserved areas...

Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte | March 26, 2025  – Fourteen (14) orphan learners and four (4) indigent families in Datu Odin Sinsuat received much-needed financial assistance today through the Kupkop Program and Bangsamoro Sagip Kabuhayan (BSK) Program of the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) . This initiative was funded by the Transitional Development Impact Fund (TDIF) 2023 of MP Dr. Susana Salvador-Anaytin . Under the Kupkop Program , each of the 14 orphan learners received P5,000 to help with their education. Meanwhile, the BSK Program granted P15,000 each to four indigent families —some of whom will use it as startup capital for their small business, while others who already have existing businesses will use the aid to expand and sustain their livelihood . This effort was made possible through the partnership between the BTA Office of MP Dr. Susana Salvador-Anaytin , the Office for Settler Communities (OSC) —where Dr. Anaytin serves as Exec...

March 26, 2025 | Ace Resto, Midsayap, Cotabato OSC facilitators, BWC speakers, and participants from Northern Kabuntalan at the consultation event. In celebration of National Women’s Month , the Office for Settler Communities (OSC) conducted a Consultation and Dialogue with Bangsamoro Settler Women to discuss their roles in society and address community concerns. The event was held on March 26, 2025, at Ace Resto, Midsayap, Cotabato , gathering participants from the Municipality of Northern Kabuntalan, particularly from Barangays Paulino Labio, Gayonga, and Damatog . This initiative was led by OSC Executive Director MP Dr. Susana Salvador Anayatin of the BTA , reinforcing her commitment to supporting settler communities and advancing women's participation in governance and development. Settler women from Northern Kabuntalan engage in the consultation event. The OSC team, led by Technical Division Chief- Atty. Edwin Matura , along with Community Development Officers Jomarie Pal...

OSC Executive Director MP Dr. Susana Salvador Anayatin takes her oath alongside fellow BTA MPs at Malacañan Palace. Photo from RTVM footage. March 24, 2025 | Malacañan Palace, Manila Office for Settler Communities (OSC) Executive Director MP Dr. Susana Salvador Anayatin joined fellow newly appointed Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Members of Parliament in taking their oath before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañan Palace on March 24, 2025 . The event was followed by the Grand Iftar , marking the observance of the holy month of Ramadan and underscoring the national government’s solidarity with the Bangsamoro people . President Marcos reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peace and development in the Bangsamoro region, emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation between the Bangsamoro Government and the National Government in the lead-up to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Election (BPE) in October 202...