Independent candidates and party-backed nominees are vying for representation in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, including high-profile figures like the son of a former interim chief minister.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has intensified security monitoring and assessments ahead of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao's inaugural parliamentary elections.

Representatives from the Manobo Dulangan and Erumanen ne Menuvu groups have been selected to serve in the BARMM parliament for a five-year term ahead of upcoming regional elections.

A farmer was fatally shot in Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines, despite a gun ban being in effect for the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

The first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections are set to continue as planned, despite an ambush targeting the region's chief minister, Macacua.

OPAPRU and security forces have denounced an ambush targeting BARMM Chief Minister Macacua, with the Comelec ordering an investigation into the incident. The attack raises concerns about regional stability.

Troops from the Army’s 28th Infantry Battalion received cultural sensitivity training in Malabang, Lanao del Sur, as part of their preparations for deployment during the first regional parliamentary elections in BARMM.

A man was shot dead in broad daylight in Maguindanao del Norte despite an election gun ban in effect for the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.

An inter-agency Bangsamoro Education Coordination Forum has been established to address policy and program disconnects between national and BARMM governments and improve education.

The Philippine Army has deployed the 28th Infantry Battalion to ensure security for the 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.

Two more Philippine Army bases in Maguindanao, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), have been harassed as the region prepares for parliamentary elections.

Agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in BARMM and police have dismantled two alleged drug dens in separate operations. These operations led to the arrest of a total of 11 individuals in Rizal and BARMM.

A gun ban has been implemented in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), marking the official start of the parliamentary election period, according to the Commission on Elections.

The Bangsamoro Government in the Philippines has established the Bangsamoro Nutrition Commission (BNC), its highest policy-making body, to combat hunger and child malnutrition in the region.

Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento has praised local government units in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for their leadership, resilience, and swift response to communities during disasters.

Police authorities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have deployed 400 officers to intensify disaster response efforts and aid flood victims following a Super Typhoon.

Sulu continues to be a priority area for peace work, with ongoing engagement with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) for various programs, despite its exit from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Muslim religious leaders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have urged an end to online attacks and digital mudslinging as the election period for the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections approaches.

Voters in Cotabato City are engaging in mock polls and civic dialogue as part of a public forum organized by Rappler and the Commission on Elections, ahead of the upcoming BARMM elections.

Minority groups in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are advocating for true representation and opposing what they term 'crayon politics.' They seek to ensure their voices are genuinely heard in the region's governance.

A firefight involving gunmen in Kadayangan, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao-Special Geographic Area (BARMM-SGA), caused civilians to flee to safety on Thursday night.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines announced its full preparedness for the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) has denounced the killing of radio broadcaster Nestor Micator in Malidegao town, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has declared a state of calamity. This decision comes as the region grapples with the combined effects of a global oil crisis and the dry spell caused by El Niño.

Malacañang peace adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento engaged in a discussion with Rappler reporter Iya Gozum regarding the ongoing progress and future challenges of the BARMM peace process.

The Department of Education (DepEd) conducted orientations on learning systems reforms in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to accelerate learning recovery and expand initiatives.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has reported a record-high P5.1 billion in investments within four months, surpassing previous records and this year's target.

The Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’ (BDI) in the Philippines has issued a religious ruling (fatwa) prohibiting women from traveling for work without a mahram, a male relative.

The Bangsamoro government expressed gratitude to former presidential peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. for his service and extended a welcome to his successor.

Voter education efforts for the upcoming 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Elections are continuing in Tawi-Tawi, engaging students from various academic fields.

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua pledged to safeguard the achievements of the Bangsamoro struggle as Mindanao commemorates the 12th anniversary of a significant peace agreement.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communication in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOTC-BARMM) has initiated a P7,500 fuel subsidy program for the transport sector in Cotabato City, following similar rollouts by local government units in other provinces, including Kidapawan City.

Political and religious leaders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) urged greater unity among the region's people as Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.

TACURONG CITY, Sultan Kudarat – A town councilor in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was shot dead by two men who spoke with him before the attack in front of his home in Paglat, Maguindanao del Sur Wednesday morning. Capt. Nelson Pedrico, Paglat police chief, identified the slain official as Samon Kitalok,

The Office of Settler Communities (OSC) in Bangsamoro has issued an urgent call for all settler communities' organizations to secure mandatory sectoral certification to participate in the region's first parliamentary polls this year.

Anti-drug operatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) seized over P47 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested two alleged drug personalities in Tawi-Tawi.

Clashes in Nabalawag town within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have led to the displacement of over 20,000 people and resulted in five fatalities.

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a measure that sets the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on the second Monday of September 2026. During Tuesday’s plenary session, lawmakers passed House Bill (HB) No. 8220, which proposes amendments to Republic Act No.

COTABATO CITY – A stray bullet believed to be from warring clans in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) resulted in the death of  a 19-year-old senior high school student on Wednesday, March 4. She is the second victim hit and killed by a stray bullet in the BARMM this year. Capt.

The Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’ (BDI) has issued a fatwa, a religious edict, stating that it is impermissible to force a woman to marry her rapist.

COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has expressed deep concern over what he called an irresponsible use of the term “Muslim” by journalist Ramon Tulfo in identifying th

A construction worker was killed and two others were wounded in separate gun attacks in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on Thursday.

The Bangsamoro regional elections in Cotabato feature a diverse field of candidates including former councilors, educators, and interim transition authority members vying for local representation.

A youth-led grassroots voter education caravan has traveled across schools in Lanao del Sur to inform and prepare first-time voters for the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) is establishing media monitoring centers and urging journalists to prioritize safety during their coverage of the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections.

At least 81 bullet shells from high-powered firearms were recovered from the site of an ambush on Bangsamoro interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua's convoy in Cotabato City.

Areas across the mainland and island provinces, as well as the Special Geographic Areas of BARMM, have been placed under security watch in anticipation of historic polls.

Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) arrested two women and a man in Cotabato City, seizing an estimated P6.8 million worth of crystal meth (shabu) during a buy-bust operation.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified its campaign against gun-for-hire groups and illegal firearms, urging public cooperation to identify contract-killing syndicates before the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections.

The Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has implemented e-wallet services to streamline cashless aid disbursement to beneficiaries across the region.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) inaugurated the Office for Other Bangsamoro Communities (OOBC) in Barangay Segapud, Lanao del Norte.

Super Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) and the enhanced southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat,' have caused nearly P885 million in agricultural damage across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in the Philippines.

A village councilor was shot dead by gunmen on a motorcycle in Isabela, coinciding with the first day of an election gun ban. The incident marks a violent start to the election period in the region.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed 3,316 police officers to ensure security for the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections, as a gun ban takes effect.

Senator Robinhood Padilla questioned a National Bureau of Investigation regional director assigned to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) about his knowledge of Islam during an impeachment trial.

Flooding in the southern Philippines has affected over 500,000 residents in BARMM, with flash floods in Davao Occidental resulting in three deaths and six people missing.

Bangsamoro interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has directed governors and mayors to lead government response to rainfall-induced calamities in low-lying areas of the region.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is facing political disputes over leadership, power-sharing, and the implementation of key peace agreement provisions as it prepares for its first parliamentary elections, raising fears for hard-won gains.

Governance in the BARMM has a long way to go. But parliament member Naguib Sinarimbo believes that unlike the now-defunct ARMM, the current regional government is one that the Bangsamoro people can…

An official in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has reported that at least 10,000 teaching positions remain vacant, with some 30,000 teachers allegedly serving without formal appointment papers.

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake off Maasim, Sarangani, has claimed at least 37 lives and displaced roughly 20,000 people, with rescuers still searching for trapped individuals. The Department of Education estimates P51.69 million is needed for school repairs, while the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has been lauded for extending humanitarian assistance to affected communities.

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has suspended Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Minister Abdulraof Macacua from his position as its military chief. The suspension comes amidst unspecified internal developments within the organization.

Mohammad Yacob, Speaker of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament, has rejected calls for his resignation from a civil society coalition, defending the parliament’s legislative integrity.

Veteran Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace negotiator Mohagher Iqbal called for sobriety and unity in the Bangsamoro region after accepting his removal as education chief of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Thousands of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) supporters protested in Cotabato City against Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua’s letter requesting the resignation of the BARMM education minister.

Rappler will be in Cotabato City from June 7 to 9 to conduct a public forum and workshops on fact-checking and journalism, aimed at empowering Bangsamoro voters.

The Police Regional Office of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) strongly denounced an armed sniper attack against law enforcement operatives during a warrant service in Lanao del Sur, Philippines.

Police in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines, arrested 12 individuals and confiscated P5.4 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and a pistol.

The Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), officially launched its first voter education rollout for the 2026 BARMM Elections in the Philippines.

Maguindanao del Sur Gov. Datu Ali Midtimbang has offered a P300,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects in the ambush-slay of five police officers in Shariff Agu, an incident that adds to a broader surge in violence targeting state security forces in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III of the Philippines welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s signing of a measure to reset the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), supporting a stronger regional transition.

The Philippine Senate has transmitted bills seeking to suspend or reduce excise tax on fuel and to reset the parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to the Office of the President.

COTABATO CITY — The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) said its monitors have not reported any instances of…

COTABATO CITY– A town councilor is now under medical treatment after he was shot by riding-in-tandem gunmen along the national highway in Barangay Poblacion 8, Midsayap, Cotabato at around noon on Sunday, according to a police official. Captain Sammy Clarito, deputy chief of Midsayap police, identified the victim as Councilor Al-Hamidie Sampulna Mohamad, 42, of

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) reported significant investment growth, reaching P2.4 billion within the first two and a half months of 2026.

MANILA, Philippines – Amid the holy month of Ramadan, Senator JV Ejercito visited the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), highlighting its vast tourism potential and encouraging more Filipinos to discover the region’s natural beauty, rich culture, and growing opportunities for development. During the visit, Ejercito met with Maguindanao del Sur Governor Datu Ali

COTABATO CITY – All government offices, ministries, and bureaus in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have begun adopting energy conservation protocols, including…

The Philippine House of Representatives has approved a bill that proposes to reset the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections to the second Monday of September 2026.

The Philippine Senate's version of a measure resetting parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) grants the first elected members of parliament a 56-month term.

Watchdog groups are warning that the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) peace process is at risk of collapse due to deepening internal rifts.

Candidates for the Bangsamoro regional leadership debated key issues including economic development, peace, and governance ahead of upcoming polls.

Philippine police recorded 43 firearm-related incidents in the Bangsamoro region since the gun ban took effect ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections.

DKT Philippines Foundation has launched the country's first family planning 'floating clinic' to provide easier access to services for remote communities in Mindanao, Philippines.

The League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) and the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) have condemned the ambush on Bangsamoro interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua that occurred last Saturday afternoon.

The Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Ahod Balawag Ebrahim, also known as Murad Ebrahim, survived an ambush on his convoy in Maguindanao del Norte. President Marcos has ordered a probe into the incident and tighter security measures.

A village councilman was shot dead in Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur, despite an ongoing gun ban ahead of the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. Police are investigating the incident.

Thirteen individuals have been arrested in the two Maguindanao provinces within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for allegedly violating the election gun ban since July 16.

Police in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) seized P3.1 million worth of suspected shabu, arrested a major drug peddler, and fatally wounded his armed cohort during a buy-bust operation in Lanao Sur.

Lifesaving water filtration technology has been deployed to Barangay Kabasalan in Ligawasan town, BARMM, to address the urgent threat of contaminated drinking water for families affected by persistent heavy rains and widespread flooding.

Security measures have been intensified in 27 'red-category' areas within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in preparation for upcoming regional elections. Security forces are on high alert to prevent violence and ensure a peaceful electoral process.

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (RTWPB-BARMM) has approved a P50-increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers.

A political shakeup is underway in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as campaigning begins for the region's first-ever parliamentary elections scheduled for September 14.

The election period and a gun ban have commenced in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in preparation for the September 14 polls, with election watchdogs emphasizing the need for increased voter education.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez announced that the PNP will strengthen its intelligence operations in preparation for the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has initiated a crackdown on remnants of Abu Sayyaf in Basilan and BIFF in central Mindanao, ahead of an impending gun ban in the BARMM election period.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) 2nd Division has disqualified Anwar Salipada Alamada, a Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) candidate, in Maguindanao del Sur. The disqualification was due to 'false material representation' in his certificate of candidacy ahead of the BARMM elections.

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) expressed sympathy over the death of Haron Abas, a member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) or Bangsamoro Parliament.

As elections approach, the incoming BARMM leaders and the national government must strategize to ensure equitable, long-term development and safeguard the region’s fragile peace.

A peacekeeping force comprising government and MILF troops has been deployed to Pahamuddin town in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to prevent the escalation of a clan feud, locally known as 'rido'.

Women peacemakers emphasize the importance of trust between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) for an exit agreement in BARMM, citing issues like suspended decommissioning and unspent funds as obstacles.

A shootout believed to be linked to an illegal drug transaction in Kadayangan, Special Geographic Area (SGA) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) resulted in four deaths, including a minor, and four injuries.

Authorities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are investigating three persons of interest in connection with the May 21 killing of an FM radio reporter.

Veteran Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace negotiator Mohagher Iqbal was removed from his position as education chief of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). He responded by calling for sobriety and unity.

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua removed Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal from his post, reportedly in defiance of the leadership of an erstwhile secessionist group.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is facing a leadership crisis after interim chief minister Abdulraof Macacua ordered the resignation of Mohagher Iqbal following a P2.2-billion audit scandal.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the Catholic Diocese of Iligan have voiced support for calls to rehabilitate aging hydropower plants in Mindanao, Philippines.

A Third Party Monitoring Team has assessed that the Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro has not been fully implemented, failing to make the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) a safe place 12 years after its signing.

The Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has launched a new system to improve the delivery of social services and strengthen child and family protection.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has partnered with the Forest Foundation Philippines (FFP) to advance forest restoration, community-based forest management, and climate initiatives in the region. This collaboration aims to safeguard forests and biodiversity.

The Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, is continuing voter education efforts for the 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections in Tawi-Tawi.

Preparations are being made for the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections scheduled for September 14.

Philippine National Police are investigating a local terrorist group's possible involvement in a deadly ambush in Maguindanao del Sur. The attack killed five police officers and wounded three others.

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has assured the public of a steady supply of petroleum products.

An investigation ordered by COA Chairman Gamaliel Cordoba has uncovered alleged irregularities amounting to P2.2 billion in the procurement of learning materials within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

The Ministry of Social Services and Development in BARMM facilitated the reunion of two trafficked girls with their families in Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines.

Anti-narcotics agents, supported by soldiers, conducted a buy-bust operation in a town within the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), resulting in the death of a drug den operator and the arrest of four patrons.

COTABATO CITY – A petition was filed on Monday asking the Supreme Court to set aside two laws necessary for the holding of parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim…

An article traces the centuries-long struggle of Muslims in the Philippines, from 'Moro wars' to the establishment of BARMM, highlighting their shift from seeking independence to autonomy.

Manila 'eroded the very foundation of autonomy' through its repeated interventions in Bangsamoro politics, the report said

The Philippine Senate has approved a bill to reset the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections to September 2026, aiming to provide certainty and clear direction for democracy in the region.

KORONADAL CITY  —  The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) recorded the highest number of children vaccinated against measles and rubella diseases among the six regions in Mindanao. But Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa warned of a possible measles outbreak in Mindanao, as the Department of Health (DOH) failed to reach its herd immunity target on the island. READ: DOH warns