Marcos Jr. Launches Bangsamoro Convergence Program for Integrated Gov't Services

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday launched the Bangsamoro Convergence Program at Maguindanao del Norte. The program gathers all government services in one stop to deliver frontline government assistance across the region. The national government turned over P3.4 billion in projects and assistance to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) during the program, which was held alongside the “Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” event. “Complementing this initiative are the frontline services being delivered by the Bangsamoro Government. There are 15 BARMM Ministries and offices here, led by the Office of the Chief Minister that will turn over various assistance to you, at least to a thousand local beneficiaries,” said Marcos in his speech. It is aimed at improving livelihood opportunities, supporting workers and transport operators, boosting economic activity, enhancing disaster preparedness, and delivering essential services across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. Furthermore, the program also centered on the intergovernmental collaboration between the National and Bangsamoro Governments Marcos also turned over checks to the provinces of BARMM under the Socio-Civic-Projects Fund to address local issues. —GENESON SATSATIN/INQUIRER.net TRAINEE Source: Inquirer NewsInfo