Friday, February 21, 2020

MBHTE and UNICEF inked Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to strengthen Bangsamoro Children’s Right to Education.


In Cotabato City, February 20, 2020 --- The Bangsamoro Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) and UNICEF Philippines signed MOA to strengthen efforts in upholding children’s rights to education in the region.

The agreement includes action areas that will provide education services especially in Bangsamoro’s hard-to-reach communities. 

“I am grateful for the support of UNICEF Philippines in this endeavor, which will focus on expanding our services in the areas of early learning, basic education, alternative learning, and emergency preparedness and response,” said Minister Mohagher Iqbal.


Citing the Bangsamoro Organic Law, Iqbal added that the Bangsamoro Government shall prioritize the welfare and rights of every child across the Bangsamoro regardless of their socio-economic status, religion, and tribal affiliation.

"Moral Governance"

English - "Good governance for a progressive and peaceful BARMM."

Sinama - "Hap pamarinta tudju BARMM na sambu maka salamat"

Bahasa Sug - "Dan mabuntul tudju pa BARMM masambu iban mahatul"

Meranaw - "Mathitu a kandatu sa BARMM ko katagompiya go kalilintad"

Slogan

"Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE)"