Pinoy Pie

ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 07 June 2026) — The transition from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was hailed as a historic milestone — a hard-won opportunity to redress historical injustices and fulfill the aspirations of a people for self-determination. Yet as the region navigates its formative years, it faces a profound paradox: the very leaders who once stood as a unified front for liberation are now fractured by internal competition. This erosion of cohesion is not merely a political hurdle; it is an existential threat. The Bangsamoro dream is caught in the crossfire of factional loyalties, patronage politics, and a crisis of authenticity that obscures the true state of the region’s governance. As a Tausug from Sulu, a committed peacebuilder, I have dedicated my life to promoting a culture of peace and meaningful dialogue. Yet the deeper I engage with the realities on the ground, the more I f...