Office for Settler Communities

Cotabato City, Philippines – A total of 1,301 boys were circumcised during the free “Oplan Tuli: Serbisyong Angkop sa Mamamayan (SAM)” medical mission held from May 20 to 22, 2025, at Sero Central School. The program was spearheaded by the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) office of MP Dr. Susana Salvador Anayatin , together with the Office for Settler Communities (OSC) under the Office of the Chief Minister–BARMM. MP Anayatin serves both as a Member of Parliament and the Executive Director of OSC. The activity was held in partnership with the implementing agency, the Ministry of Health–BARMM, under the leadership of MP Dr. Kadil Jojo Sinolinding, Jr., and was made possible through the strong support of BARMM, under the guidance of Interim Chief Minister Hon. Abdulraof “Gob” Macacua, whose commitment to public health continues to bring essential services closer to families and communities in Cotabato City. Aside from the 1,301 boys who were circumcised, 119 others were assessed ...

City Cotabato City, BARMM – May 5, 2025 — The priorities and aspirations of Cotabato City's settler communities took center stage in a dialogue that brought together local political candidates and key sectoral representatives. Held ahead of the May 2025 elections, the event served as a timely platform to amplify the Settler People’s Agenda and reinforce calls for inclusive and participatory governance. Spearheaded by the Office for Settler Communities (OSC) under the Office of the Chief Minister and led by Member of Parliament and OSC Executive Director Dr. Susana Salvador-Anayatin, the forum was conducted with support from her team at the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA). It reflects growing momentum to ensure that settler voices are not only heard but actively considered in policymaking. Participants included local political candidates as well as representatives from the religious sector, academe, youth, women, senior citizens, media, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), a...