COTABATO CITY, Philippines — There is a program now helping generate livelihood for villagers whose lack of income violent religious extremists stir up to propagate hatred to government. The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao–Bangsamoro Regional Inclusive Development for Growth and Empowerment (ARMM-BRIDGE) is now assessing business proposals from barangays in 17 Maguindanao towns to start entrepreneurial activities benefiting marginalized residents. The ARMM-BRIDGE will raise funds for the proposed barangay businesses to provide economic empowerment to beneficiary-communities. Nation ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1The ARMM-BRIDGE focuses on the cooperative concept of establishing barangay businesses in far-flung areas. The ARMM-BRIDGE’s emailed press communiqué said it also facilitated last October a three-day basic nutrition education campaign for residents of barangays in Maguindanao that are covered by its projects.

Source: Philippine Star November 04, 2017 07:07 UTC