Manila, March 21 -- Newly appointed Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has pledged to ensure the continuity of government services in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Macacua, who assumed office at the Bangsamoro Government Center on Thursday morning, made the commitment in front of thousands of supporters and members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

Speaking to reporters, Macacua said he is committed to maintaining close coordination with the MILF to ensure peace, stability, and moral governance in BARMM.

"Every decision and action I make involves former BARMM Chief Minister Al Haj Murad," Macacua said.

He added that his marching orders from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a...