The Independent Election Monitoring Center–BARMM (IEMC) has formally called on the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to reconsider its current rule limiting accredited sectoral organizations and political party wings to only one nominee for the Settler Communities Sector in the upcoming Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections.
A landmark study released by the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department and the Institute for Autonomy and Governance offers the most comprehensive assessment yet of the BARMM's fiscal governance, revealing a region making measurable progress but still grappling with deep structural challenges as it moves toward its first regular parliamentary elections in 2026.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has officially released the comprehensive guidelines for the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Read more: READ: Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Bangsamoro Electoral Code
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has released detailed guidelines for the registration and accreditation of Regional Parliamentary Political Parties (RPPPs) in the Bangsamoro region that were already granted registration in 2024. The process is part of preparations for the 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections.
Read more: COMELEC Opens Registration Window for Previously Recognized BARMM Parliamentary Parties
CSAT also marked a milestone during the gathering, welcoming new members and expanding its ranks from 35 to 40.
Read more: CSAT Leads Civil Society Dialogue on Bangsamoro Election Delays and Transition Challenges