Mindanao
AFP, PNP finalize security plan for BARMM polls
Security forces finalized a joint deployment plan for the Sept. 14 BARMM parliamentary elections, deploying 9,000 personnel to secure polling centers across Maguindanao del Sur.
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A Stronger Bangsamoro. Welcome to the definitive source for BARMM news and in-depth reporting on the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. As the region celebrates its 7th Founding Anniversary in 2026, Mindanao Gold Star Daily tracks the final milestones of the transition period. We provide critical coverage of the September 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, the implementation of the record ₱114.7-billion General Appropriations Act (GAAB), and the landmark Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Act. From the "Mas Matatag na Bangsamoro" agenda and Shari'ah justice reforms to the complex Sulu transition process and infrastructure development in the island provinces, our "countryside journalism" keeps you informed on the journey toward lasting peace, accountability, and self-determination.
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BFP bets beat BARMM COC deadline
Bangsamoro Federalist Party candidates beat the filing deadline for the 2026 parliamentary elections, drawing nearly 20,000 supporters to the Bangsamoro Government Center in Cotabato City.
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Mindanao
SAF trooper killed, 4 cops hurt in Lanao Sur ambush
One SAF trooper died and four cops were wounded after being ambushed by snipers while serving a warrant in Buadipuso Buntong, Lanao del Sur, Monday.
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Barmm bets push jobs, culture, women’s rights
BARMM candidates emphasize food security in Lanao del Sur’s agricultural districts, cultural education in schools, and women’s welfare as the historic parliamentary election filing period concludes.
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UBJP fate hangs as Barmm filing nears end
With the May 7 COC filing deadline approaching, the UBJP’s accreditation remains unresolved, creating uncertainty for candidates and voters ahead of BARMM’s historic September parliamentary elections.
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Tight security marks Barmm poll filing
As BARMM election filing begins in Marawi, officials monitor security and political stability to protect vital trade routes and investment flows throughout the Northern Mindanao corridor.
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Barmm polls finally begin after delay
Candidates have begun filing COCs for the BARMM parliamentary elections in Marawi, marking a historic step toward the September 14 polls amid shifting political alliances.
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Barmm investments hit ₱5.1B in 2Q, top last year; 2,500+ jobs eyed
BARMM investments reached ₱5.1 billion by 2026's second quarter, exceeding the 2025 total. The surge is expected to generate 2,583 jobs across agriculture and tourism.
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MILF eyes peace talks reset under Sarmiento
MILF's Mohagher Iqbal welcomes Mel Senen Sarmiento as peace adviser, hoping his governance background will resolve decommissioning delays and strengthen BARMM's transition toward lasting stability.
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Troops spread across Barmm hotspots ahead of Sept. polls
Security forces fan out across BARMM flashpoints to safeguard the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections, a critical milestone in Mindanao’s transition to full regional autonomy.
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Mindanao
House deliberates bill targeting Mindanao’s 5 poorest provinces
Rep. Adrian Michael Amatong defends HB 7452, aiming to institutionalize aid for Mindanao’s poorest provinces, amid debates on whether MinDA or DEPDev should lead implementation.
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Mindanao
COA flags ₱2.2B Barmm education funds
The Commission on Audit flags ₱2.2 billion in BARMM education funds, highlighting questionable textbook procurement and documentation gaps within the Ministry of Basic and Higher Education.
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