First Parliamentary Vote in BARMM Held Amid Reports of Armed Violence
The inaugural parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao took place on Sept. 14, 2026, but was marred by incidents of gunfire.
Why it matters
It shows both progress in self-governance for BARMM and the security risks that still threaten its democratic processes.
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