Muslim region in Philippines votes in its first parliamentary election after decades of insurgency

Muslim region in Philippines votes in its first parliamentary election after decades of insurgency — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/muslim-region-in-philippines-votes-in-its-first-parliamentary-election-after-decades-of-insurgencyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. No Single Party Dominates First Bangsamoro Parliamentary Electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/muslim-region-in-philippines-votes-in-its-first-parliamentary-election-after-decades-of-insurgencyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/muslim-region-in-philippines-votes-in-its-first-parliamentary-election-after-decades-of-insurgency#u70461Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:07:00 +0000The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has held its first parliamentary elections, resulting in no clear winner. Because no single party secured a dominant majority, political leaders are expected to enter coalition talks to form a government. Voters selected 80 members of the regional parliament, who are tasked with electing a chief minister during their first session. The outcome leaves the regional leadership undecided as parties negotiate power-sharing agreements to stabilize the administration.Why it mattersThe region has a history of insurgency and conflict between t