MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OSAP) is working to complete a clear and accurate baseline report on socio-economic assistance provided under the government’s normalization program in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). According to the OSAP, there is an urgent need to establish baseline data to determine the actual achievements and remaining targets for 2026 to 2028. This reflects the President’s strong commitment to supporting local government participation in peacebuilding and recognizing the vital role of the normalization program in BARMM. Meanwhile, the OSAP aims to complete the baseline data, covering both fulfilled and pending assistance, within the first quarter of 2026. This will serve as the basis for setting targets from 2026 to 2028 and for drafting a Joint Roadmap moving forward.

Source: Philippine Star February 20, 2026 02:04 UTC