Featured image above shows BARMM Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua (2nd, left) in BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi. (Image supplied)
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BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — The Chief Minister visited the campus of Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU-TCTO) to inspect the proposed site for the ₱85-million Halal Research Center, a key initiative aimed at strengthening the Bangsamoro’s halal industry.
The Chief Minister was welcomed by MSU-TCTO’s Atty. Alnasul K. Sali, who led the campus officials during the visit.
Advocated by Member of the Parliament (MP) Atty. Jet Lim, MP Atty. Kitem Kadatuan, Jr., and Finance Minister Ubaida Pacasem, the project will establish a dedicated facility for halal research, product development, and certification support in the region.
During the visit, the Chief Minister expressed support for the initiative, recognizing its potential to boost local industries such as coconut, fisheries, and food processing, and to position BARMM for greater participation in the global halal market.
The proposed center is expected to generate jobs, support MSMEs, and strengthen collaboration between the government and the academe—marking a significant step toward a competitive halal ecosystem in the Bangsamoro region.
Mayor Jasper Que Meets Chief Minister, Expresses Gratitude for Support to Bongao
Meanwhile, Bongao Municipal Mayor Jasper S. Que has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister to express his sincere gratitude for the continued support of the Bangsamoro Government to the Municipality of Bongao.
Que was accompanied by Lim.
During the meeting, the mayor acknowledged the Chief Minister’s support and initiatives that have contributed to the development efforts in Bongao, particularly in strengthening local governance, infrastructure, and economic opportunities.
The Chief Minister reaffirmed the BARMM Government’s commitment to support Bongao and other municipalities in Tawi-Tawi through programs that promote inclusive growth and sustainable development. (/)