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Bangsamoro 2026 parliamentary elections – results & security

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Following the September 14, 2026, parliamentary elections, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has entered a phase of political transition. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has officially confirmed the results, marking the shift from the appointed Bangsamoro Transition Authority to an 80-member legislature. The new Parliament is scheduled to assume office on October 30, 2026. The election resulted in a hung Parliament, necessitating intensive coalition-building to elect a chief minister. Updated seat counts show the Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) securing 31 seats, followed by the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) with 30 seats, and the BARMM Grand Coalition (BGC) with 15 seats. The BGC has expressed openness to forming a united front by working with either the BFP or the UBJP. While the electoral process faced challenges, including localized violence and irregularities such as pre-shaded ballots in Basilan, international observers, including the European Union, characterized the vote as a ‘key step in the region’s peace process’ and pledged continued support for the transition. ~~Despite reports~~ Reports of gunfire in Cotabato ~~City,~~ City noted one death and three injuries, though many polling areas ~~were noted to have~~ experienced calm and orderly voting. The election saw a significant voter turnout of 84 percent, with more than 2 million registered voters participating. The incoming Parliament will be responsible for organizing the regional government, passing laws, approving budgets, and electing a Chief Minister to lead the executive branch.

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