By Edwin Fernandez
COTABATO CITY – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on Thursday announced the composition of his regional cabinet, naming the officials to lead the ministries and offices under the new Government of the Day.
Macacua said the newly appointed officials would help him will help him govern the region for all Bangsamoro residents
steer the regional government and advance its programs and services for all Bangsamoro residents.
More than 60 applicants sought various positions in the BARMM government and the Office of the Chief Minister, following the opening of applications for key cabinet posts.
The newly appointed ministry heads are:
-Ministry of Public Works – Engr. Basir M. Ibrahim
-Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education – Member of Parliament (MP) Atty. Naguib G. Sinarimbo
-Ministry of Social Services and Development – Atty. Alirakim Munder
-Ministry of Health – MP Atty. Jimael Salam D. Salliman
-Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform – MP Atty. Ishak V. Mastura
-Ministry of the Interior and Local Government – Jordan S. Bayam
-Ministry of Public Order and Safety – Datu Jomar U. Midtimbang
-Ministry of Labor and Employment – MP Atty. Kitem D. Kadatuan Jr.
-Ministry of Trade and Investment, and Tourism – Atty. Faizal M. Padate
-Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs – MP Jo Genna Jover
-Ministry of Finance, Budget and Management – Atty. Ubaida C. Pacasem
-Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and Energy – MP Akmad Brahim
-Ministry of Science and Technology – MP Hanie Bud
-Ministry of Human Settlements and Development – MP Engr. Rashdi T. Adiong
-Ministry of Transportation and Communications – Termizie G. Masahud
-Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority – Atty. Laiza M. Alamia
For the Office of the Chief Minister, the appointees are Abdullah M. Cusain as Cabinet Secretary, MP Abunawas L. Maslamama as Senior Minister, and Atty. Duque Kadatuan as Bangsamoro Attorney General.
Before the announcement, the BARMM government formed a committee to screen applicants for key cabinet positions as part of efforts to ensure a merit-based selection process.
The screening process was intended to ensure that appointees have the competence, integrity, professional experience, and leadership capabilities required to serve the region. (PNA)
