BARMM Government Inaugurates Resettlement Village for Religious Scholars
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) marked a significant step in its housing initiatives on Monday, November 10, 2025, with the official turnover of 50 newly-built resettlement housing units to families of ulama in Bayanga village, Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte.
Leadership and Project Details
The ceremonial handover was led by a key group of officials, including BARMM Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua, MHSD Director General Esmail Ebrahim, and Matanog Mayor Zohria Bansil-Guro. Each housing unit is designed for comfort and sustainability, featuring a 48-square-meter floor area that includes three bedrooms, a living area, dining area, kitchen, comfort room, and a porch.
The community, named Darussalam (Abode of Peace) Village, is equipped with modern amenities such as a solar-powered water system level II, chain-link fencing, and an archway. Chief Minister Macacua emphasized that the project is intended to establish a model community, firmly anchored on the principles of moral governance and halal housing.
Significance for the Community and BARMM's Vision
In a statement on Tuesday, November 11, Macacua highlighted the significance of selecting ulama, who are respected religious scholars, as the first beneficiaries. "In this case, the housing recipients are ulama who will reinforce this housing in accordance with the moral governance of our government," he stated. He further explained that providing decent housing is a top priority for the regional government, as it addresses a fundamental human need and lays the foundation for solving other challenges.
Mayor Bansil-Guro expressed her profound gratitude to the BARMM government for bringing tangible development to their local community. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Human Settlements and Development reported a significant milestone, having constructed over 2,000 housing units across the BARMM region to date.
