THE Ministry of Human Settlements and Development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MHSD-Barmm) kicked off Monday, April 4, the MHSD Week celebration with the inauguration of its new office at the Barmm government center in Cotabato City.
"We are celebrating the foundation of MHSD with the hope that the ministry can address not only the housing requirements of the Bangsamoro people but can provide direction with respect to settlements," lawyer Jose Lorena, MHSD deputy minister, said in a statement.
With the theme "MHSD Week 2022: Disenteng Pabahay Para Sa Lahat, Pangarap Naming Lahat," the celebration highlights the ministry's roles and importance as the primary regional government entity responsible for the management of housing, human settlement, as well as rural and urban development in Barmm.
The signing of memorandum of agreement (MOA) with various stakeholders, oath-taking of newly-hired and promoted staff, and presentation of MHSD's milestones, among others are among the activities they lined up from April 4 to April 12.
Lorena also cited that the highlight of the week-long event would be the signing of MOA with local government units for the housing projects of the different Members of the Parliament, through their respective Transitional Development Impact Fund. (SunStar Zamboanga)