
Women former combatants call for role in peace process
JEAN, Lourdes, and Hafida come from different battlegrounds. Two spent years in the mountains adhering to the strict discipline of the New People’s Army (NPA); the
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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JEAN, Lourdes, and Hafida come from different battlegrounds. Two spent years in the mountains adhering to the strict discipline of the New People’s Army (NPA); the
Transition officials in the Bangsamoro region are optimistic that high turnout at public consultations concluding today, Dec. 12, will pave the way for "constitutionally compliant" parliamentary elections next year.

MARAWI City — The drawing of new parliamentary district lines in the Bangsamoro region has sparked a debate between political pragmatism and historical preservation, as stakeholders voiced strong opinions during a recent series of public consultations.







