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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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,

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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'.

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 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).

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.

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 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.

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.

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).

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…

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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

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 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).

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

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.

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.