21/05/2026
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ โ The Provincial General Services Office (PGSO) of Maguindanao del Sur has reaffirmed its commitment to operational excellence and sustainable development following its strategic role in the recently concluded Training on Social Preparation Activities and Planning: Public Consultation on the Resettlement Action Plans (RAP).
The three-day event, held from May 19 to 21, 2026, at the Horizon Suites and Arcade, served as a crucial platform for the Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (MIADP-BARMM). The project, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR), provincial stakeholders, and the World Bank, aims to empower indigenous communities through infrastructure and market-oriented agricultural development.
During the consultation, the PGSO-MDS, represented by Engr. Peter Dominique Dollosa and his staff, functioned as the official counterpart to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) for Social and Environmental Safeguards (SES). Tasked with ensuring that all project plans prioritize environmental health and the welfare of Indigenous Peoples (IPs), the PGSO-MDS implemented rigorous oversight throughout the activity.
PGSO-MDSโs role is to serve as the bridge between development goals and compliance standards. By embedding environmental safeguards directly into the Resettlement Action Plans, PGSO-MDS ensures that the progress we bring to Maguindanao del Sur is sustainable and truly beneficial for our people.
The consultation highlighted a synchronized approach to provincial governance. While the PGSO-MDS managed the environment and social compliance aspects, the Provincial Engineering Office led the technical implementation of infrastructure projects.
Oversight was spearheaded by the Local Project Management and Implementation Unit (LPMIU) under Engr. Jedhani E. Ulangkaya of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG), ensuring that all project approvals remained aligned with the directives of the Provincial Governor Datu Ali M. MIdtimbang.
Beyond managing venue safety and logistical flow, the PGSOโs participation was part of a larger mandate to modernize provincial service delivery. By integrating "Smart Asset Management" and strict environmental protocols, the office is setting a benchmark for future government operations in the Bangsamoro region.
As the province prepares for the next phase of the MIADP, the PGSOโs technical groundwork provides a robust foundation. With World Bank funding supplemented by provincial equity, the project is poised to transform the agricultural landscape of ancestral domains, provided that the rigorous safeguards established this week remain at the forefront of implementation.
The consultation concluded on May 21 with key agreements reached on resettlement frameworks, marking a significant milestone in the provinceโs commitment to inclusive, safe, and responsible development.
(H. Sedique, N. Abdul, with reports from J. Namle |PGSO-MDS)