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COTABATO CITY — Education Minister Mohagher M. Iqbal has retained his post as top honcho of the Bangsamoro Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE).
The MBHTE is one of the 15 primary ministries of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
BARMM Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua had earlier declined Iqbal’s courtesy resignations, meaning he was reappointed to his position in the education focused ministry.
The Bangsamoro region has over 22,000 teaching personnel and they signified their pleasure and welcome on Macacua’s positive action.
Here’s the BARMM teachers’s statement:
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𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐮 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐮𝐦 𝐰𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐢 𝐰𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐡.
“We convey our warmest congratulations to Minister Mohagher Iqbal on his reappointment as Minister of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) by Chief Minister Hon. Abdulraof Macacua.
“This reappointment is a clear affirmation of Minister Iqbal’s steadfast commitment to educational transformation in the Bangsamoro. A champion of peace as chief peace negotiator and a pillar of principled leadership, Minister Iqbal has laid a strong foundation for a system that upholds the values of inclusivity, excellence, and relevance, bringing education closer to every Bangsamoro child.
“We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the thousands of well-wishers and all those who continue to uplift this mission through their prayers. Your unwavering support fuels our collective resolve.
“As we move forward, we renew our commitment to peace education for the entire Bangsamoro people. Together, let us nurture minds and build a future rooted in justice, understanding, and unity.
“May Allah (SWT) continue to bless your journey in service and may MBHTE thrive in its mission to shape a just and educated Bangsamoro.” (/)
Bangsamoro Gov’t Distributes 7 Million Units of Educational Materials to Schools Across BARMM
Meanwhile, the MBHTE has successfully provided a total of 7,066,449 units of learning materials, equipment, and school resources to various schools throughout the region to support the Bangsamoro learners and teachers.
This was made possible through the implementation of the project called Improve Quality of Education in Bangsamoro since 2020.
As of July 10, 2025, the units include 5,436,708 textbooks, 881,664 Islamic Studies and Arabic Language (ISAL) textbooks, 392,985 chairs, 155,232 charts, 121,800 sets of flashcards, 58,820 gallons of alcohol, 9,852 toys, 4,910 computer sets, 1,893 scientific models, 2,582 digital duplicators, and three school buses.
Minister Iqbal reaffirmed the MBHTE’s dedication to making equitable, student-centered, and quality education accessible to the Bangsamoro learners.
“We continue to invest in our learners by providing the resources they need to thrive, wherever they may be in the Bangsamoro. It is part of our commitment to ensure that no Bangsamoro learner is left behind,” Iqbal underscored.
He pointed out that the project reflects the vision of the Ministry to provide and distribute aid and supplies to all school divisions in the autonomous region.
The MBHTE emphasized that these resources are vital in improving the learning environment and promoting literacy, numeracy, and foundational skills in the region’s formal schools and community education centers.
These ongoing efforts reflect the Government of the Day’s 9th priority agenda on improving access to quality and holistic education across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). (Johaira Sahidala/BIO)