ARMM HUMAN RIGHTS BODY TO LOOK INTO DISPLACEMENT ISSUE

Friday 17th of May 2013
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, May 16 (PIA) -- The Regional Human Rights Commission (RHRC) has intensified efforts to address human rights issues especially for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the region. “Our regional office is not focused only on monitoring cases but is also collaborating with other agencies for potential solutions as well,” said lawyer Laisa M. Alamia, the agency’s chairperson said in a press briefing on Thursday morning. The RHRC was established last year following the enactment of Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act 288 otherwise known as the “ARMM Human Rights Commission Charter of 2012.” Alamia said that...
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ARMM passes free birth registration law
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Feb. 19 (PIA) -- A law allowing for easier birth registration has been passed in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman signed into law last week the Muslim Mindanao Autonomy (MMA) Act 293 otherwise known as the “Free Birth Registration Act of ARMM.” The new law enhances the usual process of birth registration in the region, including late registrations, removing the accompanying fees that often discourage parents from securing bir...
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Tagalog news: 'Free Birth Registration' bill law, nilagdaan ni Hataman
LUNGSOD NG KORONADAL, South Cotabato, Peb. 13 (PIA) -- Nilagdaan na ni ARMM Acting Regional Governor Mujiv Hataman ang “Free Registration Act” na makatutulong para mapabilis ang pagproseso at pagrerehistro ng mga bata sa Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Ang batas ay binansagang Mindanao Muslim Autonomy Act (MMAA) 293 na iniakda ni Assemblywoman Rahima Datumanong-Alba ng Regional Legislative Assembly, ang law making body ng rehiyon. Ang paglalagda sa batas ay naging makasaysaya...
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    ISABELA CITY, Basilan, Sept. 18 (PIA) -- More than a hundred individuals representing various sectors of Basilan gathered at the Datu Dizal Center in Lamitan City last September 13 for the public consultation on the amendments of Republic Act 9054, the organic law that created the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Five mayors led by Lamitan City Mayor Roderick Furigay and Tipo-Tipo town mayor Ingatun Istarul attended the Lamitan consultation which was graced by the eleven assemblym...
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    BAGUIO CITY, April 19 (PIA) -- More than 200 Igorots from all over the world were briefed on the Cordillera autonomy being pushed for the third time. Third Autonomy Act Drafting Committee Chairman Mauricio G. Domogan presented the salient features of the proposed organic act during the 9th Igorot International Consultation (ICC) held at the Baguio Country Club. The activity was hosted by the Igorot Global Organization (IGO)-Philippines in collaboration with IGO-International (IGO-INTL). The II...
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