Coalition Secures 46 Seats to Lead BARMM Parliament Ahead of First Session
A coalition of parties has gathered 46 of the 80 seats in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region's parliament, positioning it to form the new government.
Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua announced that a coalition of political parties has signed an agreement and now counts 46 incoming members of parliament. The alliance is in talks with additional MPs to broaden its support. This development comes just two weeks before the BARMM Parliament convenes for its inaugural session. Macacua also leads the Bangsamoro Federalist Party, which is part of the coalition.
Why it matters
Securing a majority allows the coalition to shape policy and governance in the newly autonomous Bangsamoro region.
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