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Philippines’ Muslim-majority region holds first parliamentary vote: Read the history of separatist conflict and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region

Wednesday, September 16, 2026OpIndia StaffView original
The first parliamentary election in the Philippines’ Bangsamoro region has produced a divided legislature, with the Bangsamoro Federalist Party winning 16 seats and the United Bangsamoro Justice Party securing 15.The Muslim-majority Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in the southern Philippines completed its first parliamentary election on 15th September, after ditching struggle for separate Muslim exclusive state.