Manila, Feb. 28 -- The Japanese government is providing 757 million yen (around USD5 million or PHP290 million) in assistance to help livelihoods in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) become more climate-resilient.

The three-year project, to be implemented by the World Food Programme (WFP) Philippines, aims to directly benefit some 36,000 decommissioned combatants and vulnerable communities in the region through community-based climate adaptation activities.

"Through more accessible livelihood opportunities, we aim to ensure they feel included in the peace process and instill hope for a better future through peaceful economic participation," Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya said.

Endo signed a...