About us

We serve as the primary agency responsible in promoting the welfare and addressing the issues and concerns of settlers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. It shall be attached to the Office of the Chief Minister.

The Office for Settler Communities is mandated to ensure that settlers enjoy the rights guaranteed to them by the Bangsamoro Organic Law, the Constitution, and all other laws as may be enacted by the Bangsamoro Parliament.




Latest Activities
OSC-BARMM Activities
Participating Two Activities: GAD Budget Forum and Land Rights Consultation in the Bangsamoro.
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Conversation with the Third Party Monitoring Team (TPMT) of the GPH-MILF Peace Process.
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Joined the Campaign Kick Off of the Violence Against Women and the State of Women Address in the Bangsamoro.
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Engaging to empower the Christian Settlers in Barangay Rosary Heightts II, Cotabato City, BARMM, Philippines.
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Women Settlers Conversation about BARMM Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. Thanks BWC and UNDP for the Partnership.
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Proposed 2024 Budget Presentation and Deliberation Before the BTA Sub-Committee on Finance, Budget and Management.
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The Office for Settler Communities conducted a LGU Fora cum Workshop on Development Promotions on November 16, 2023, at Brgy. Lower Itil, Balabagan, LDS.
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Partnership Conversation Among the Leadership of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) , Christians for Peace Movement (CfPM) and Office for Settler Communities (OSC-BARMM).
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Updating Session With OND Sisters and NDCFC Students.
#Photo Credits: Srs. Mary Ann Blanco Rhudy, OND and Consuelo Flauta, OND
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Presentation of Draft Guidelines for the Two (2) Settlers Reserved Seats Before the CSOs Involved in Voters' Education in the Bangsamoro.
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Assessing and Developing the Roadmap of the Newly Organized Peoples' Conference for Social Cohesion in the Bangsamoro.
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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.
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Gathering of Moro, Settlers and Non-Moro Indigenous People dubbed as Peoples' Conference for Social Cohesion in the Bangsamoro.
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Conversation with MILF Peace Implementation Chairperson and MBHTE Minister Mohaquer Iqbal.
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Conversation with the Oblates Community About Settlers Engagement in the Bangsamoro. Thanks Fr. Gerry Delos Reyes OMI, Philippine Province OMI Provincial Superior.
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Done! Technical Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2024 with BARMM's Ministry for Finance, Budget and Management - MFBM.
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Preparatory Meeting for the 2024 Technical Budget Hearing.
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Thanks UNDP for Including the OSC-BARMM as Part of the Closing Document of the Australian Embassy-Philippines Supported Project "SustainPeace".
#advancesettlersrightswelfarebangsamoro
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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
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Conversation with the Immediate Superior, BARMM New Senior Minister Abunawas "Sir Von Alhaq" Maslamama.
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Courtesy Visit to Datu Bimbo "Datu Bong" Sinsuat, Chairperson of Metro Cotabato Water District (MCWD).
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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.
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Joined the Conversation about Typhoon Paeng Affected Communities in Maguindanao Del Norte.
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Partnership Deliberations with SUBATRA, a program that supports social cohesion promotion and institutional development during the political transition.
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Stakeholdership Sessions in South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur.
#advancesettlersrightswelfarebangsamoro
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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
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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.
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Stakeholdership Conversation with the Settler Leaders in the Barangays of Ampatuan, Datu Abdula Sangki, Maguindanao Del Sur.
#advancesettlersrightswelfarebangsamoro
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Stakeholdership Conversation at Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Parish, Barangay Sarmiento, Parang, Maguindanao Del Norte.
#advancesettlersrightswelfarebangsamoro
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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.
#advancesettlersrightswelfarebangsamoro.
OSC-BARMM Activities
Partnership Conversation with LGU Parang, Maguindanao Del Norte, and Settler Communities Leaders.
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Partnership and Stakeholders Updating About Settler Communities Concerns and Interests in Balabagan-Malabang, LDS Cluster Municipalities.
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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".
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OSC-BARMM Joins Cabinet Legislative Agenda Updating Workshop.
#AdvanceSettlersRightsWelfareBangsamoro.
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Coordinating with Local Chief Executive Hon. Oric Furigay the OSC-BARMM and CfPM Activites in Lamitan City.
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April 20,2023. Coordination meeting with BASULTA Settler Leaders for OSC FY 2023 Activities.
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Congratulations and Best Wishes to Honorable Abunawas "Sir Vhon" Maslamama, the newly appointed BARMM Senior Minister.
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Done! Two Separate Partnership Conversations!
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A fruitful Conversation with Sir Pet Marquez, one of the known leaders of the Settler Communities based in Cotabato.
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Happy Founding Anniversary to the Knights of Columbus!
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Coordination Meeting with Minister Datu Muslimin G. Sema to Explore Options for our Settler Communities in the Bangsamoro.
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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".
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Exploring Partnership Options.
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Maligayang Pang-Apat na Taong Anibersaryo ng BARMM!
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OSC-BARMM and Christians for Peace Movement (CfPM) join the CSO Summit 2023 in the Bangsamoro.
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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
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Promotion of the Culture of Dialogue and Peace in Barangay Igabay, Lanao del Sur.
January 13, 2023
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Intercultural Understanding and Respect Session 3 at Nangi, Upi, Maguindanao Del Norte.
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Celebrating the Mindanao Week of Peace. "Sustaining Peace and Unity Amidst Diversity"
November 30, 2022
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Inter-cultural Understanding and Respect - Session 2 and Updating Session with Mayor Elvino Balicao of Wao, Lanao del Sur.
November 30, 2022
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Congratulations!
Our enthusiasm and commitment to journey with the settler communities have paid off...
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"Project Damayan" Thanks to the Partners.
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Distributed Relief Food packs and water containers for 105 displaced families of typhoon Paeng.
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Stakeholders speak individually during the opening of the Settler Communities Stakeholders Conference.
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Baranggay-level Culture of Peace Promotion organized and facilitated by the OSC-BARMM.
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Culture of Peace Promotion at Barangay Nuro, Upi, Maguindanao, Del Norte.
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BARMM-wide Settler Communities Stakeholders Conference.
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The Office for Settler Communities joins the IP community in celebrating the National Indigenous Peoples' Month.
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Forum on Entrepreneurship and Resource Mobilization with Settler Communities in the Bangsamoro.
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Visit to PBGen. John G. Guyguyon Regional Director Police Regional Office-BAR Camp SK Pendatun Parang, Maguindanao.
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Forum on Cultural Understanding and Respect in Cotabato City.
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Recognition and appreciation from the local government of South Upi on Monday, September 5, 2022.
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Thanks LGU South Upi for the Recognition Eventhough the OSC-BARMM Has Just Turned One Year.
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The Office for Settler Communities-BARMM joins the celebration of National Crime Prevention Week.
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Office for Settler Communities BARMM headed by Executive Director Edgar B. Ramirez and Mr. Noel Pedrola of the United Nations Development Programs
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Office for Settler Communities BARMM headed by Executive Director Edgar B. Ramirez conducted stakeholders consultations with Settlers Communities Leaders
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Engaging the Settler Communities in Northern Kabuntalan, Maguindanao
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Stakeholders Consultation with settlers communities Leaders" in Datu Piang, Province of Maguindanao
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Peace Coversation with Settler Communities Leaders in Datu Piang, Maguindanao. Thanks Datu Piang LGU for the Partnership.
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Peace Updating Session with Settler Communities Leaders
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OSC-BARMM Coordination Meetings
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Bangsamoro Planning & Development Authority - BPDA-BARMM, and LGU Upi - Day 2
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Bangsamoro Planning & Development Authority - BPDA-BARMM, and LGU Upi - Day 1
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Pre-Stakeholder Peace Conversation Meeting on June 13, 2022 held at Pagana Kotawato Native Resto.
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Office for Setllers Communities Celebrates Labor Day
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Executive Coaching Program for BARMM Planning Officers and Budget Officers
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Ramadhan Mubarak to all our Muslim Brothers and Sisters!
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The Office for Settler Communities joins the celebration of Bangsamoro History Month!
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Engaging the key leaders of the Knights of Columbus (K of C) Leaders in Cotabato City.
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Forging Coordination Mechanism with BARMM Agencies
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Updating Session with Dr. Selva Ramachandran, UNDP Resident Representative in the Philippines.
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The Office for Settler Communities joins the 2022 National Women's Month Celebration!
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Engagement of the Day:
1. Meeting with BARMM Senior Minister Abduraof Macacua; and
2. Presentation of OSC Updates and accomplishment
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OSC-BARMM Team, led by the Deputy ED Peter Morales
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OSC Stakeholders Confab in Parang, Maguindanao
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Stakeholders Consultation on OSC-BARMM
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Stakeholders Consultation on OSC BARMM
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North Upi, Maguindanao Consultation
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South Upi, Maguindanao Settler Communities Consultation
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Stakeholders' Peace Conversation in Malabang
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Conduct of Settler Leaders Consultation in the clustered barangays in Pikit Municipality.
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“Changing People’s Lives, Transforming the Bangsamoro: Celebrating and Sustaining the ...
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Christian for Peace Movement Convenors together with OSC Executive Director Edgar Ramirez and Sr. Fe Gerodias meet Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte.
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OSC Executive Director Edgar Ramirez presented accomplishments report started November and December activities in the mainland and island provinces
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OSC unit heads with Executive Director Edgar Ramirez who presided the meeting and DD Peter Morales...
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Administrative officer and former Mayor Tahira Akbar Ismael of Lantawan Municipality.
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Director Ramirez had a Courtesy call visit to LtCol. Freddie T. Mesa Ex-Officer of 4th Special Forces Battalion (Riverine) Special Operation Command.
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The story of Fr. Cirilo Nacorda is one layered with nuance, spirituality, and humanity.
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OSC Key Settler Leaders at Lamitan Stadium, Lamitan City Hall Basilan.
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OSC team headed by Executive Director Edgar Ramirez had a Preliminary Consultation and to established security protocols in the island of Basilan under BARMM
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OSC Team Preliminary Consultation
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OSC team headed by Executive Director Edgar Ramirez with DD Peter Morales had a Courtesy call Meeting and Preliminary Consultation
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Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the BARMM’s office for Settler Communities (OSC) and Catholic Relief and Services (CRS).
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OSC team headed by Executive Director Edgar Ramirez with DD Peter Morales.
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OSC BARMM-UNDP Partnership
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OSC team headed by Executive Director Edgar Ramirez with DD Pepeng Morales
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Courtesy Meeting and Preliminary Consultation with Parang, Maguindanao Local Chief Executive Cahar Ibay
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OSC-UNDP Signing MOU to reaffirm their joint commitment to strengthening capacities and empowering the settler communities in the Bangsamoro region.
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OPERATIONAL and COMMUNICATION PLANNING WORKSHOP
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The key stakeholders of the settler communities, mostly coming from the Christians for Peace Movement
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Mindanao’s Muslim autonomous region sets up office for Christian, settler communities The new office will ensure that the welfare and concerns of Christian and other settler communities are addressedce
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OSC officers and staff first meeting
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UNDP, BARMM partner to support settler communities
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