SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACES. BARMM Health Minister Dr. Bashary Latiph (3rd from left) poses with the awardees during the Ministry of Health Red Orchid Awards 2021 awarding ceremonies held in Cotabato City on Monday (Jan. 31, 2022). The award is given to local government units, government offices, hospitals, and jail facilities for implementing 100 percent tobacco-free workplaces and environments in the region. (Photo courtesy of MOH-BARMM) COTABATO CITY - The health minister of the Autonomous Bangsamoro Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has expressed confidence more institutions will fully implement tobacco-free workplaces and environment programs this year. This came about after the Ministry of Health (MOH) - BARMM has awarded Monday institutions and government offices in the region with "Red Orchid Awards" for effectively enforcing tobacco control measures in its facilities in 2021. "BARMM institutions that fully implement the anti-tobacco program this year will be also be d