Philippines holding historic election in Muslim autonomous region

AP Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-13 · 13:01 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Voters in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), an autonomous southern Philippine region, are participating in its first parliamentary elections on Monday. This historic vote is considered a significant step towards self-determination and peace following decades of conflict. The BARMM encompasses five provinces, three cities, and 63 villages, with nearly 2.4 million registered voters. Election officials are targeting an 80% turnout for the elections, which were previously delayed. Eighty parliamentary seats are up for grabs, comprising representatives from political parties, districts, and specific sectors.

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There are 80 seats at stake in the elections, including 40 political party representatives, 32 district representatives, and eight sectoral representatives.

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BARMM has nearly 2.4 million voters.

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The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) covers five provinces, three cities and 63 villages.

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Voters in an autonomous southern Philippine region will cast ballots on Monday in the region’s first parliamentary elections.

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Voters in an autonomous southern Philippine region will cast their ballots on Monday in the region’s first parliamentary elections, seen as a crucial step in the quest for self-determination and lasting peace after decades of insurgency and violence.The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, or BARMM, covers five provinces, three cities and 63 villages across eight special geographic area clusters. It has nearly 2.4 million voters, with election officials aiming for an 80 per cent turnout after polling was postponed for several years.There are 80 seats at stake in the elections that will determine members of parliament on September 14. These include 40 political party representatives, 32 district representatives and eight sectoral representatives.

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