Philippines holds first BARMM parliamentary election, milestone in Mindanao peace process

Voters in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) go to the polls for the first parliamentary election, a key step in implementing the 2014 peace agreement and transitioning from transitional governance. The election tests the viability of self-rule after decades of insurgency; turnout and peaceful conduct will signal stability. This is a historic first, marking a shift from appointed to elected leadership in the region.