Manila, March 10 -- Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday hailed the appointment of Maguindanao del Norte Gov. Abdulraof Macacua as the new interim chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

"I welcome the leadership change in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. This transition comes at a crucial time as the Bangsamoro region prepares for a significant milestone-its first parliamentary elections in October this year," he said.

Galvez expressed his trust in Macacua, saying he had demonstrated "action-oriented" leadership through the various positions he held.

Macacua's appointment will further strengthen the leadership fou...