Moro Entrepreneurs Receive Major Funding Boost Through UN-BARMM Partnership

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The BARMM and UN agencies have launched a support initiative providing P50,000 grants to emerging Moro artisans and food entrepreneurs across Maguindanao. The BREED Program aims to enhance economic stability and cultural preservation in post-conflict areas.

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2026-01-15 23:00:16

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The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and United Nations agencies have launched a significant support initiative for emerging Moro-moro artisans and food entrepreneurs. Eight startup groups focused on producing traditional preserved delicacies each received P50,000 in capital grants to scale up their operations and strengthen market competitiveness.

Grassroots Entrepreneurship Takes Center Stage

The funding distribution, announced this week, targets communities across multiple municipalities in Maguindanao province, including Datu Odin Sinsuat, Talitay, Guindulungan, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, and South Upi. Many beneficiary entrepreneurs come from families historically connected to peace-building processes involving the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), marking a transition toward economic stabilization in post-conflict regions.

BREED Program Drives Economic Transformation

The initiative operates under the Bangsamoro Rural Employment through Entrepreneurial Development (BREED) Program, coordinated by the Ministry of Labor and Employment-BARMM. Led by Minister Muslimin G. Sema and supported by directorial staff including Surab A. Abutazil Jr. and Abdulrakman S. Nor, the program represents a comprehensive approach to converting traditional artisanal skills into sustainable income sources.

International Collaboration Strengthens Impact

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, represented by Helen M. Flores, played a pivotal role in facilitating the BREED initiative. The International Labour Organization simultaneously addresses critical social challenges, including child labor prevention and protection of youth in conflict-affected areas.

“These partnerships demonstrate our commitment to transforming communities through legitimate economic opportunities,” said Minister Sema, highlighting how entrepreneurial development serves as a foundation for long-term regional stability and cultural preservation among Moro communities.

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