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 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.

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.

A female public school teacher was abducted by two armed men in Lanao del Sur, Philippines, while on her way home. The incident occurred during an election gun ban in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.

Independent peace monitors expressed optimism after a five-month hiatus in talks between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) was broken, with new discussions scheduled.

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

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. launched the Bangsamoro Convergence Program in Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. The initiative aims to provide a one-stop shop for various government services to deliver frontline assistance across the region.

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

COTABATO CITY — Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento on Thursday, July 16, met with local leaders and military officials in the Maguindanao provinces and rallied them to unite and continue…

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.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed former Interior Secretary Mel Sarmiento to head the government's peace implementing panel for the Bangsamoro region. Sarmiento's role will involve overseeing the implementation of peace agreements in the autonomous 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.

Peace advocates are emphasizing that transitional justice for the Bangsamoro region should be a 'national project,' highlighting the irony of the absence of a national law for such justice, as reparations can only be made by the Philippine government.

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).

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.

Large peace rallies were held in Cotabato City and Lanao del Sur, demanding the full implementation of the Bangsamoro peace pact.

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…

Thousands participated in a peaceful rally in Cotabato City, demanding good governance, stronger accountability, institutional reforms, and continued investigations into alleged corruption within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.

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 Bangsamoro Attorney General’s Office has denied that interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua filed a complaint against former Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal before the Office of the Ombudsman.

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).

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 Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines has released the tentative list of candidates and nominees for the upcoming Sept. 14 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections. The public can now view the list of individuals vying for parliamentary district representation.

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.

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.

A ruling by the Comelec against the United Bangsamoro Justice Party, the political arm of the MILF, has put a halt to its bid for poll accreditation, potentially altering the political landscape in the Muslim-majority region.

Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua announced he will temporarily withdraw from partisan political activities to prioritize public service in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

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 Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed units in the Bangsamoro region on heightened alert following a clash in Lanao del Sur that resulted in the deaths of 10 Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) members.

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.

The Philippines reported a 45% increase in measles and rubella cases during the first quarter of 2026, with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao recording the highest numbers. Health officials are monitoring the surge in these preventable diseases.

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 independent Third Party Monitoring Team urged the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to recommit to the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) to ensure lasting peace.

COTABATO CITY – Soldiers recovered five high-powered firearms believed to be from gunmen connected with terrorist group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) on Friday in Talitay , Maguindanao…

Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. has called on the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to continue its commitment to the Bangsamoro peace process, emphasizing the importance of not stalling the achieved gains.

The Philippine Senate has adjourned its session for the Holy Week break, having ratified the bill resetting the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao elections and passing other priority measures.

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.

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

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.

A global think tank has urged the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to rebuild trust to prevent the collapse of the Bangsamoro peace process.

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.

Two major non-governmental organizations monitoring peace and conflict in Mindanao have issued a warning about the potential collapse of the Bangsamoro peace process if critical lingering issues are not addressed promptly.

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

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.

Unidentified gunmen killed a solar panel installer in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, during a strict gun ban period ahead of the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections.

The first Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, scheduled for September 14, will serve as a crucial test for the 17-year peace agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

Police in Bangsamoro, Philippines, confiscated P14 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested five individuals in Cotabato City and Maguindanao del Norte.

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.

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.

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

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the “Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” and Bangsamoro Government Convergence Program, distributing assistance at the 6th Infantry Division headquarters in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao 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 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.

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.

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.

A senior leader of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) was killed in a clash with police and soldiers in Maguindanao del Norte. The operation marks a significant blow to the extremist group in the region.

Despite voter education initiatives, a public forum highlighted continuing gaps in voter awareness across the Bangsamoro region ahead of the September elections.

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.

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) has reaffirmed the government's commitment to the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) following recent peace rallies.

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'.

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.

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has stated it will not return to armed conflict with the government, despite ongoing delays in the implementation of the Bangsamoro peace process.

The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), the political wing of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), experienced a pre-election setback with the resignation of Cotabato Mayor Bruce Matabalao, potentially weakening its position in Cotabato City.

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.

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.

Efforts are underway in Cotabato City to help prepare for the upcoming Bangsamoro vote, indicating ongoing work in the region.

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.

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.

Jannah Arumpac Masbud from the Bangsamoro region achieved the highest score of 98.6 percent in this year's professional level civil service exam in the Philippines.

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.

A three-month dry spell has caused approximately P38.39 million in damage to rice and corn plantations in Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. The agriculture office in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao reported the significant crop losses.

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.

Thirteen members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) surrendered and yielded their weapons in Maguindanao del Sur. This event marks a significant development in local peace efforts.

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.

Senator Loren Legarda co-chaired the 4th Meeting of the Philippine Congress–Bangsamoro Parliament Forum (PCBPF), reaffirming her commitment to peace, development, and inclusive governance in the Bangsamoro region.

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.

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.

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 — The Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’ (BDI) announced on Thursday evening, March 19, that the crescent moon (hilal) was not sighted, extending the holy month of Ramadan to a full 30 days.

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has declared a temporary halt in several aspects of its engagement with the Philippine government under the joint mechanism for implementing the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB). This decision stems from a perceived 'gap' or 'headless counterpart' in the government's peace implementing panel, with the MILF calling for a 'full-fledged' panel chair.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration’s continuing support for the Bangsamoro peace process, asserting that the national government is working hard to bring progress to the region. This follows his hosting of the Grand Iftar 2026 at Malacañang Palace, where he urged Muslim leaders and community members to foster unity, compassion, and sustained efforts toward peace.

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…

The Soccsksargen region and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in the Philippines have implemented a four-day workweek. This measure aims to conserve energy and reduce costs amidst an energy crunch triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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.

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.

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

The Joint Normalization Committee (JNC), a mechanism under the Bangsamoro peace process between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), has reorganized its composition.

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 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.

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.

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.

Philippine President Marcos has pledged peace and order for the first parliamentary election in Bangsamoro, which has faced multiple postponements.

Police in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region seized P5.5 million worth of suspected shabu and smuggled cigarettes in two separate operations in Lanao del Sur.

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 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.

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.

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.

The government-run Cotabato Regional and Medical Center in the Philippines has introduced a state-of-the-art robotic surgery program, making advanced surgical services accessible to patients in the Bangsamoro region.

Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua welcomed a peace rally organized by Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) supporters and its political party, describing it as a 'healthy sign of democracy'.

A clan war, known as 'rido', erupted between two families in the Bangsamoro region over a two-hectare property that was reportedly part of a marriage dowry, resulting in the deaths of two people, including a college student.

Fourteen members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) have surrendered to government authorities in Maguindanao del Sur, turning over 39 firearms.

Police authorities in Cotabato City have increased security at the Bangsamoro Government Center following intelligence reports of a large rally by supporters of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP).

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.

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).

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.

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) is facing a leadership crisis after interim chief minister Abdulraof Macacua ordered the resignation of Mohagher Iqbal following a P2.2-billion audit scandal.

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.

Monitors are calling for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to engage regularly with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to ensure all objectives of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) are achieved.

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.

A petition has been filed with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to block the accreditation of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) political party, potentially delaying their participation in Bangsamoro parliamentary elections.

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

Officials in Bangsamoro launched a Hajj Awareness Program to prepare Muslim pilgrims for rituals and provide vaccinations.

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

The Bangsamoro Darul Ifta has officially declared that forcing a rape survivor to marry her perpetrator is strictly prohibited under Shari'ah law, marking a significant ruling in the region.

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 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.

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.

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).

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,

Three individuals linked to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and Dawlah Islamiyah have surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) during a protected extraction operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines.

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front has urged President Marcos to reconstitute the government peace implementing panel for the Bangsamoro peace process, citing the absence of a chair as a barrier to credible negotiations.

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.

From the bloodied landscape arose political settlements promising autonomy – a long, fractured, and unfinished path from insurgency to self-rule

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.

A field commander and a medic of a faction of the Islamic State-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were arrested in Tupi, South Cotabato.

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