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Bangsamoro Parliament Approves Key Election Reforms
- Jan 30, 2026
- Taher G. Solaiman
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Parliament Bill No. 396, eliminating the NOTA option, passed with 40 votes in favor, two against, and no abstentions. Parliament Bill No. 419, introducing amendments to the Bangsamoro Electoral Code, secured 32 affirmative votes, six negative votes, and no abstentions. Both bills were certified as urgent by Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua, allowing for their immediate approval after the second...
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Changes In BARMM’S Electoral Code Could Push Back Polls-LENTE
- Jan 29, 2026
- Al Iskandar, Luwaran
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The parliament’s committee on amendments, revision, and codification of laws seeks to amend BARMM’s 2023 election code, and approved on Thursday, January 22, Rappler.com report said, Friday, January 23., Once passed, it would lower membership and vote thresholds for BARMM’s political parties to win seats, allowing smaller groups to gain representation.The proposal also includes provisions...
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COMELEC Defers 1st BARMM Parliamentary Elections
- Jan 28, 2026
- Al Iskandar, Luwaran
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In a resolution issued yesterday, January 29, Thursday, the deferment is dependent on the passage of a law by congress fixing the date of the BARMM electoral exercise.The Comelec said that election timelines are too proximate, which made the conduct of the BARMM elections not feasible on March 30, Philstar said in a report.In the resolution, the poll body ordered all activities related to the...
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Education Ministry Spearheads P1.8B School Infra Projects Across BARMM
- Jan 26, 2026
- Taher G. Solaiman
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In a recent episode of the 'Mga Panduwan nu MBHTE" program, Engr. Zubair Guiaman, OIC Chief of the Education Facilities Section, detailed the ministry's aggressive push to complete vital education facilities despite previous delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the regional government's transition period.?Strategic Infrastructure and FundingGuiaman highlighted that the current projects...
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