Macacua sworn in as interim Bangsamoro Chief Minister

Abdulraof Abdul Macacua was sworn in as Bangsamoro Chief Minister on Thursday, replacing Ahod Balawag Ebrahim.

Macacua will serve as interim head of the 80-seat parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and has received assurances of support from various groups within the region.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex in Cotabato City and was attended by representatives from different sectors within the autonomous region, including a regional party not aligned with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

Macacua praised Ebrahim for his six-year tenure as chief minister, highlighting his leadership since 2019 under President Rodrigo Duterte.

President Marcos recently appointed Macacau as the new chief minister of BARMM, which includes provinces like Basilan and Lanao del Sur, along with special geographic areas such as Marawi city.

Macacua stated that he aims to strengthen public service initiatives for all communities within the region, including Muslim, Christian, and non-Moro indigenous groups.