Analysis A Fragile Transition Edges Toward Democracy: Why BARMM’s Historic Sept 14 Parliamentary Elections Signal Hope Amid the Chaos byNews DeskJuly 3, 2026July 3, 2026 Despite leadership clashes and repeated delays, the Bangsamoro region is inching toward genuine self-rule in… Read More
AnalysisMindanaoRegions BARMM’s Historic Parliamentary Elections: Peace, Power & Peril – What’s Really at Stake? byAntonio ManaytayJuly 2, 2026July 2, 2026 The upcoming Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections mark a defining moment for BARMM. From completing the MILF… Read More
MindanaoRegions From Moral Governance to a Stronger Bangsamoro: Can Macacua Deliver Stability Before BARMM’s Historic Parliamentary Elections? byAntonio ManaytayJune 20, 2026June 20, 2026 With parliamentary elections just months away, BARMM’s Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua is steering the… Read More
MindanaoRegions Political Realignment: Cotabato City’s Top Leaders Leave MILF Party Ahead of Historic Parliamentary Vote byJohn UnsonJune 13, 2026June 13, 2026 A major political realignment is unfolding in the Bangsamoro region as Cotabato City Mayor Bruce… Read More
MindanaoRegions Sports Turn Conflicts Into Unity in Cotabato: Peace Is Played Out on the Court byJohn UnsonJune 6, 2026June 6, 2026 Basketball and volleyball tournaments in Cotabato brought together Muslim, Christian and Indigenous youth — including… Read More
MindanaoRegions Sarmiento Gets Peace Adviser Nod From MILF and Bangsamoro MP byNews DeskApril 23, 2026April 22, 2026 MILF leaders and a Bangsamoro lawmaker express support for Mel Sarmiento’s appointment, citing hopes of… Read More
MindanaoRegions 16 Political Parties Ready to Make History in BARMM’s First Parliamentary Elections byJohn UnsonApril 14, 2026April 15, 2026 ixteen political parties are set to contest BARMM’s first parliamentary elections, signaling a historic shift… Read More
MindanaoRegions Macacua Meets MILF Chair Murad In Camp Darapanan Ahead Of Ramadan, Vows To Protect Peace Gains byJohn Unson and Antonio ManaytayFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026 COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua visited Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)… Read More
GovernanceMindanao Bangsamoro lawmakers help 200 poor, ex-combatants get free driver’s licenses in Cotabato byJohn Unson and Antonio ManaytayNovember 29, 2025November 29, 2025 COTABATO CITY — For many in the Bangsamoro still trying to rebuild their lives from… Read More
Mindanao From Fighters to Farmers: Former MILF Combatants Trained to Raise Native Chickens in Mindanao byNews DeskNovember 11, 2025November 11, 2025 IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — Once carrying arms for the Moro struggle, a group of 12… Read More
MindanaoSecurity Basilan Town Under Siege as Rival MILF Commanders Clash; Thousands Flee byNews DeskOctober 28, 2025 ZAMBOANGA CITY (October 28) — Local officials in Basilan province said the municipality of Tipo-Tipo is… Read More
MindanaoNewsSecurity MNLF, BARMM officials strengthen peace, development efforts in Cotabato’s Special Geographic Area byJohn Unson and Antonio ManaytaySeptember 29, 2025September 29, 2025 COTABATO, Philippines – The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) central committee and MNLF leaders in… Read More