Participating Two Activities: GAD Budget Forum and Land Rights Consultation in the Bangsamoro.
Conversation with the Third Party Monitoring Team (TPMT) of the GPH-MILF Peace Process.
Joined the Campaign Kick Off of the Violence Against Women and the State of Women Address in the Bangsamoro.
Engaging to empower the Christian Settlers in Barangay Rosary Heightts II, Cotabato City, BARMM, Philippines.
Women Settlers Conversation about BARMM Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. Thanks BWC and UNDP for the Partnership.
Proposed 2024 Budget Presentation and Deliberation Before the BTA Sub-Committee on Finance, Budget and Management.
The Office for Settler Communities conducted a LGU Fora cum Workshop on Development Promotions on November 16, 2023, at Brgy. Lower Itil, Balabagan, LDS.
Partnership Conversation Among the Leadership of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) , Christians for Peace Movement (CfPM) and Office for Settler Communities (OSC-BARMM).
Updating Session With OND Sisters and NDCFC Students.
#Photo Credits: Srs. Mary Ann Blanco Rhudy, OND and Consuelo Flauta, OND
Presentation of Draft Guidelines for the Two (2) Settlers Reserved Seats Before the CSOs Involved in Voters' Education in the Bangsamoro.
Assessing and Developing the Roadmap of the Newly Organized Peoples' Conference for Social Cohesion in the Bangsamoro.
Best wishes to our Executive Director Edgardo B. Ramirez as the newly installed Faithful Navigator of the Bishop Antonino Nepomuceno OMI, DD Assembly, Knights of Columbus.
Conversation with MILF Peace Implementation Chairperson and MBHTE Minister Mohaquer Iqbal.
Conversation with MILF Peace Implementation Chairperson and MBHTE Minister Mohaquer Iqbal.
Conversation with the Oblates Community About Settlers Engagement in the Bangsamoro.
Done! Technical Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2024 with BARMM's Ministry for Finance, Budget and Management - MFBM.
Preparatory Meeting for the 2024 Technical Budget Hearing.
Thanks UNDP for Including the OSC-BARMM as Part of the Closing Document of the Australian Embassy-Philippines Supported Project "SustainPeace".
#advancesettlersrightswelfarebangsamoro
Settler Lawyers and Advocates Have Organized Themselves as Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Proposed Settlers Rights and Welfare Act in the Bangsamoro. Thanks UNDP and EU Supported SUBATRA.
#advancesettlersrightswelfarebangsamoro
Conversation with the Immediate Superior, BARMM New Senior Minister Abunawas "Sir Von Alhaq" Maslamama.
Courtesy Visit to Datu Bimbo "Datu Bong" Sinsuat, Chairperson of Metro Cotabato Water District (MCWD).
Meeting among BARMM Offices and Agencies Mandated to Develop Guidelines for the Reserved Seats (BAA 35) in the Upcoming 2025 Regular Parliamentary Elections, Presided by the BTA Majority and Deputy Floor Leader.
Joined the Conversation about Typhoon Paeng Affected Communities in Maguindanao Del Norte.
Partnership Deliberations with SUBATRA, a program that supports social cohesion promotion and institutional development during the political transition.
Stakeholdership Sessions in South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur.
#advancesettlersrightswelfarebangsamoro
Stakeholders Meeting with Notre Dame Seminary Alumni Association and Enhancement Session on the Proposed Magna Carta for Settlers' Rights and Welfare in the Bangsamoro.
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Conversation on Partnership and Stakeholdership with the Key Settler Leaders at Nuro Upi, Maguindanao del Norte.
#advancesettlersrightswelfarebangsamoro
Conversation on BARMM Enabling Policies With Evangelical Pastors and K of C Leadership of the Archdiocese of Cotabato. Thanks UNDP and Australian Embassy in the Phillippines for the Partnership.
Stakeholdership Conversation with the Settler Leaders in the Barangays of Ampatuan, Datu Abdula Sangki, Maguindanao Del Sur. #advancesettlersrightswelfarebangsamoro.
Stakeholdership Conversation at Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Parish, Barangay Sarmiento, Parang, Maguindanao Del Norte. #advancesettlersrightswelfarebangsamoro.
Courtesy Visit to the Couple Public Servants in Maguindanao Del Sur, Newly Installed Vice Governor Datu Nathaniel "Nat" Midtimbang And Mayor Estephanie "Joy" Uy-Midtimbang.
Partnership Conversation with LGU Parang, Maguindanao Del Norte, and Settler Communities Leaders.
Partnership and Stakeholders Updating About Settler Communities Concerns and Interests in Balabagan-Malabang, LDS Cluster Municipalities.
OSC Staff in Action during the 121st Bangsamoro Labor Day Celebration inside BGC Compound with the theme "Matatag na Trabaho at Kabuhayan para sa Manggagawang Bangsamoro".
OSC-BARMM Joins Cabinet Legislative Agenda Updating Workshop. #AdvanceSettlersRightsWelfareBangsamoro.
Coordinating with Local Chief Executive Hon. Oric Furigay the OSC-BARMM and CfPM Activites in Lamitan City.
April 20,2023. Coordination meeting with BASULTA Settler Leaders for OSC FY 2023 Activities.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to Honorable Abunawas "Sir Vhon" Maslamama, the newly appointed BARMM Senior Minister.
Done! Two Separate Partnership Conversations!
A fruitful Conversation with Sir Pet Marquez, one of the known leaders of the Settler Communities based in Cotabato.
Happy Founding Anniversary to the Knights of Columbus!
Coordination Meeting with Minister Datu Muslimin G. Sema to Explore Options for our Settler Communities in the Bangsamoro.
OSC-BARMM and Christians for Peace Movement-CfPM join the Knights of Columbus (KofC) in its Annual Activity dubbed as "Walk for Life and Peace".
Exploring Partnership Options.
Maligayang Pang-Apat na Taong Anibersaryo ng BARMM! Pagpalain ang MGA mamamayan sa Bangsamoro.
January 21, 2023
OSC-BARMM and Christians for Peace Movement (CfPM) join the CSO Summit 2023 in the Bangsamoro. The participation is an act of unity and solidarity to the said event.
January 18, 2023
Courtesy Visit of Mindanao Development Authority (Minda) Team Headed By Division Chief Ramon Ceazar Gerardo to Edgardo Ramirez, Office for Settler Communities Director.
January 16, 2023
Promotion of the Culture of Dialogue and Peace in Barangay Igabay, Lanao del Sur. Thanks to the Municipal Government of Balabagan and Barangay Goverment of Igabay for the partnership in capacitating our settler communities.
Intercultural Understanding and Respect Session 3 at Nangi, Upi, Maguindanao Del Norte.
December 13, 2022
Celebrating the Mindanao Week of Peace. "Sustaining Peace and Unity Amidst Diversity"
November 30, 2022
Inter-cultural Understanding and Respect - Session 2 and Updating Session with Mayor Elvino Balicao of Wao, Lanao del Sur.
November 30, 2022
Congratulations!
Our enthusiasm and commitment to journey with the settler communities have paid off with the re-appointment of our Executive Director Edgardo B. Ramirez. May we have a more meaningful engagement for inclusive BARMM Governance and Peace process in the Bangsamoro. Maraming salamat
Chief Minister Ahod B. Ebrahim AL Haj sa tiwala...Mabuhay!
November 11, 2022
"Project Damayan" Thanks to the Partners.
November 06, 2022
Distributed Relief Food packs and water containers for 105 displaced families of typhoon Paeng hit BARMM region on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Sta Teresita Parish Datu Piang Maguindanao del Norte.
November 06, 2022
Stakeholders speak individually during the opening of the Settler Communities Stakeholders Conference, jointly organized by the Christians for Peace Movement (CfPM) and Office for Settler Communities-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (OSC-BARMM), the Stakeholders Conference supported by United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Australian Embassy in the Philippines and Christian Relief Services (CRS) for the partnership on October 12-14, 2022 held at GO Hotel.ph, Lanang Davao City.
October 27, 22
A total of 62 pax, from different sectors, participated to the Baranggay-level Culture of Peace Promotion organized and facilitated by the OSC-BARMM at Brgy.Sarmiento, Parang, Maguindanao. Our gratitude to the local officials of Brgy. Sarmiento for welcoming and supporting this endeavour. See you soon!
Culture of Peace Promotion at Barangay Nuro, Upi, Maguindanao, Del Norte.
Just Concluded BARMM-wide Settler Communities Stakeholders Conference, jointly organized by the Christians for Peace Movement (CfPM) and Office for Settler Communities (OSC-BARMM). Thanks to UNDP, Australian Embassy in the Philippines and CRS for the partnership.
The Office for Settler Communities joins the IP community in celebrating the National Indigenous Peoples' Month.
Forum on Entrepreneurship and Resource Mobilization with Settler Communities in the Bangsamoro.
Office for Settler Communities BARMM headed by Executive Director Edgar B. Ramirez with OSC heads had a courtesy visit to PBGen. John G. Guyguyon Regional Director Police Regional Office-BAR Camp SK Pendatun Parang, Maguindanao. During the meeting the parties explored possible joint community-based peace building initiatives. (OSC-Comm)
Forum on Cultural Understanding and Respect in Cotabato City
Recognition and appreciation from the local government of South Upi on Monday, September 5, 2022, were awarded to Office for Settler Communities BARMM has just turned one year and it was received by Executive Director Edgardo Ramirez during the 46th Foundation Anniversary celebration...
Thanks LGU South Upi for the Recognition Eventhough the OSC-BARMM Has Just Turned One Year.
The Office for Settler Communities-BARMM joins the celebration of National Crime Prevention Week.
Office for Settler Communities BARMM headed by Executive Director Edgar B. Ramirez and Mr. Noel Pedrola of the United Nations Development Programs (UNDP) had a courtesy visit to Major General Roy Galido , GSC PA, Commander 6th Infantry Kampilan Division, Camp Siongco Awang, DOS, Maguindanao During the visit, MGen Galido said development is the key to achieve a lasting peace all over Mindanao. The military official also show his support to all programs for the development of communities in BARMM.
At Multi Purpose Hall, Barangay Gayonga in coordination with Northern Kabuntalan LGU Hon. Mayor Datu Umbra Ramil Bayam Dilangalen represents by Municipal Administrator Mr. Michael Balabagan. Most settlers communities attended during consultation.
Engaging the Settler Communities in Northern Kabuntalan, Maguindanao. Thanks to LGU Northern Kabuntalan for the Partnership.
Office for Settler Communities BARMM Team led ex by Exec. Director Prof. Edgar B. Ramirez with Datu Piang Mayor Victor Samama supported the "Stakeholders Consultation with settlers communities Leaders" in Datu Piang, Province of Maguindanao
Peace Coversation with Settler Communities Leaders in Datu Piang, Maguindanao. Thanks Datu Piang LGU for the Partnership.
Peace Updating Session with Settler Communities Leaders in Wao, Lanao Del Sur.
August 17, 2022
OSC-BARMM Coordination Meetings with LGUs (Datu Piang & Northern Kabuntalan) Where There Are Settler Communities.
August 17, 2022
Series of Capacitating and Barangay-based Profiling of the Settler Communities. Thanks LGU South Upi and BPDA-BARMM for the Joint Collaboration.
August 03, 2022
The OSC-BARMM's Series of Communication Capacitating and Profiling Efforts for our Settler Communities About the BARMM Peace and Development Overtures. Thanks Bangsamoro Planning & Development Authority - BPDA-BARMM, and LGU Upi for making the Activity Possible.
August 02, 2022
Pre-Stakeholder Peace Conversation Meeting on June 13, 2022 held at Pagana Kotawato Native Resto... with Office for Seattler Communities Executive Director Edgar Ramirez, MP Mussolini Sinsuat Lidasan, UNDP, Knights of Columbus, Alkalam and Religious Sector...
It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.
- Theodore Roosevelt
April 18 - 20, 2022 - Executive Coaching Program for BARMM Planning Officers and Budget Officers being attended by OSC Admin Officer Joel Cadeliña and Admin Asst. Rachelle Martinez.
Ramadhan Mubarak to all our Muslim Brothers and Sisters!
The Office for Settler Communities joins the celebration of Bangsamoro History Month!
Engaging the key leaders of the Knights of Columbus (K of C) Leaders in Cotabato City.
Forging Coordination Mechanism with BARMM Agencies
Updating Session with Dr. Selva Ramachandran, UNDP Resident Representative in the Philippines.
The Office for Settler Communities joins the 2022 National Women's Month Celebration!
Engagement of the Day:
1. Meeting with BARMM Senior Minister Abduraof Macacua; and
2. Presentation of OSC Updates and accomplishment to the participants of BARMM - BTA Program for Community and Intercultural Acceleration Workshop facilitated by the Office of MP Susan S. Anayatin.
OSC-BARMM Team, led by the Deputy ED Peter Morales had coordination meetings with MSSD, BHRC and MILG.
OSC Stakeholders Confab in Parang, Maguindanao. Thanks to LGU Parang and Our lady of Mt. Carmel Parish for the Partnership.
Stakeholders Consultation on OSC-BARMM Strategic Direction and Plan with Chapel Leaders and Mandated Lay Organizations of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Cotabato City.
Stakeholders Consultation on OSC BARMM Strategic Direction & Plan at Wao, Lanao del Sur.
North Upi, Maguindanao Consultation on OSC-BARMM Strategic Direction and Plan. Thanks to Hon. Mayor Ramon Piang, CfPM and EDSP for the Partnership.
South Upi, Maguindanao Settler Communities Consultation on OSC-BARMM Strategic Direction and Plan. Thanks Hon. Mayor Insular, CfPM and Fr. Jun Matas, OMI for the Partnership
Stakeholders' Peace Conversation in Malabang, Lanao del Sur, jointly organized by the Prelature of St. Mary in Marawi City, Office for Settler Communities, and Christians for Peace Movement-CfPM
OSC Team, led By PMaj Diosdado De Roma (Ret) and Ptr. Percy lagman made a preliminary meeting with Mayor Sumulong Sultan for the conduct of Settler Leaders Consultation in the clustered barangays in Pikit Municipality.
The Office for Settler Communities, headed by Exec. Dir. Edgardo Ramirez and his Dep. Exec. Dir. Peter Morales, joins the week-long celebration of the 3rd Foundation Anniversary of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim-BARMM, with the theme “Changing People’s Lives, Transforming the Bangsamoro: Celebrating and Sustaining the Gains of Peace and Moral Governance.”
January 7, 2022
Christian for Peace Movement Convenors together with Office for Settler Communities Executive Director Edgar Ramirez and Sr. Fe Gerodias meet Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte.
December 29, 2021
Office for Settlers Communities Executive Director Edgar Ramirez presented accomplishments report started November and December activities in the mainland and island provinces to the Management Committee of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) started December 26-30 held at SEDA Hotel, Davao City.
Dec 14, 2021
Office for Settler Communities unit heads with Executive Director Edgar Ramirez who presided the meeting and DD Peter Morales on Tuesday December 14, 2021 at OSC Temporary office RH 2 (back gate of NDU)
Agenda: Consolidation of 2022 Operational and Financial plan, and 5 year Strategic Plan.
OSC team headed by Executive Director Edgar Ramirez had a Preliminary Consultation in the island of Basilan under BARMM. Director Ramirez and party had a Courtesy call visit to Administrative officer and former Mayor Tahira Akbar Ismael of Lantawan Municipality on Friday December 10, 2021 with OSC Key Settler Leaders at her residence in Isabela City Basilan.
December 10, 2021 (Day 2)
OSC team headed by Executive Director Edgar Ramirez had a Preliminary Consultation and to established security protocols in the island of Basilan under BARMM. Director Ramirez had a Courtesy call visit to LtCol. Freddie T. Mesa Ex-Officer of 4th Special Forces Battalion (Riverine) Special Operation Command on Friday December 10, 2021 with OSC Key Settler Leaders at Isabela City Basilan
December 10, 2021 (Day 1)
The story of Fr. Cirilo Nacorda is one layered with nuance, spirituality, and humanity.
OSC team headed by Executive Director Edgar Ramirez had a Preliminary Consultation in the island of Basilan under BARMM. Director Ramirez and party had a Courtesy call visit to a parish priest Father Cirilo Nacorda on Thursday December 9, 2021 with OSC Key Settler Leaders at Lamitan City Basilan.
OSC team headed by Executive Director Edgar Ramirez had a Preliminary Consultation in the island of Basilan under BARMM. Director Ramirez and party had a Courtesy call visit to Vice Mayor Roderick Furigay on Thursday December 9, 2021 with OSC Key Settler Leaders at Lamitan Stadium, Lamitan City Hall Basilan.
Photos by OSC Communication | December 9, 2021
OSC team headed by Executive Director Edgar Ramirez had a Preliminary Consultation and to established security protocols in the island of Basilan under BARMM. Director Ramirez had a Courtesy call visit to BGen Domingo Gobway, commander 101st Brigade/JTF Basilan on Thursday December 9, 2021 with OSC Key Settler Leaders at Barangay Tabiawan, Isabela City Basilan
Photos by OSC Communication | December 9, 2021
OSC Team Preliminary Consultation with Settler Community Leaders in Datu Abdullah Sangki (DAS) Cluster
December 6, 2021
OSC team headed by Executive Director Edgar Ramirez with DD Peter Morales had a Courtesy call Meeting and Preliminary Consultation on Thursday with WAO, Lanao del Sur Mayor Elvino “Nono” Balicao with Councilor Dodong Caballas and Key Settler Leaders.>Photo by Mark Navales /OSC Communication
December 2, 2021
Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the BARMM’s office for Settler Communities (OSC) and Catholic Relief and Services (CRS) with CRS Country Representative Ms. Karen Janes Ungar and OSC Executive Director Edgar Ramirez. The signing was also witnessed by BARMM Parliamentary officials, Catholic and Pastoral officials on Wednesday December 1, 2021 held at Bishop palace, Cotabato City.> Photo by Mark Navales /OSC Communication
OSC team headed by Executive Director Edgar Ramirez with DD Peter Morales had a Courtesy call Meeting and Preliminary Consultation with North Upi, Maguindanao Mayor Ramon A. Piang Sr. with five local officials together and Key Settler Leaders.>Photo by Mark Navales /OSC Communication
December 1, 2021
OSC BARMM-UNDP Partnership:
The OSC team, headed by Executive Director Edgar Ramirez and Deputy Director Peter Morales, meets with Edwine Carri, the UNDP Deputy Resident Coordinator.
November 30, 2021
OSC team headed by Executive Director Edgar Ramirez with DD Pepeng Morales had a Courtesy call Meeting and Preliminary Consultation with South Upi, Maguindanao Local Chief Executive Reynalbert "Obet" Insular and Key Settler Leaders.
Photo by Mark Navales /OSC Communication.
November 25, 2021
Courtesy Meeting and Preliminary Consultation with Parang, Maguindanao Local Chief Executive Cahar Ibay and Key Settler Leaders.
Photo by Mark Navales /OSC Communication
November 22, 2021
In a ceremony to mark their partnership and collaboration, the Office for Settler Communities of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (OSC-BARMM) Executive Director Edgar Ramirez and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), spearheaded by its Resident Representative Dr. Selva Ramachandran, reaffirmed their joint commitment to advance peace and development, and to support the promotion of welfare and addressing the concerns of settler communities in the region.>Photo by Mark Navales /OSC Communication
OSC-BARMM attended OPERATIONAL and COMMUNICATION PLANNING WORKSHOP held at Avior Hotel, General Santos City>Photo by Mark Navales /OSC Communication
November 15-17, 2021
General Santos City…..The key stakeholders of the settler communities, mostly coming from the Christians for Peace Movement composed of the Institutional Churches in the Bangsamoro, gathered for a direction setting and strategic planning for the newly constituted Office for the Settler Communities (OSC-BARMM) in the Bangsamoro on October 4-6, 2021 at Greenleaf Hotel, General Santos City, Philippines.
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“Being a political infrastructure working for inclusive and moral governance … my leadership consciously makes its effort to engage all peoples in governance,” said Ahod ‘Alhaj Murad’ Ebrahim, the region’s chief minister.
Representatives of various settler communities, mostly from the Christians for Peace Movement, met last week to plan the direction of the new office.
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OSC officers and staff first meeting held at Bishop Palace headed by Executive Director Edgar Ramirez>Photo by Mark Navales /OSC Communication
In a ceremony to mark their partnership and collaboration, the Office for Settler Communities of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (OSC-BARMM) Executive Director Edgar Ramirez and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), spearheaded by its Resident Representative Dr. Selva Ramachandran, reaffirmed their joint commitment to advance peace and development, and to support the promotion of welfare and addressing the concerns of settler communities in the region.
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