Philippines News » Muslim Mindanao News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Politics: Philippines taps combat veteran to lead armed forces amid regional tensions
Lieutenant General Antonio G. Nafarrete's career has been closely tied to the restive Mindanao region, which is preparing for polls Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has appointed army chief ...
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Politics: Marcos confirms September BARMM elections will proceed
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) ...
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Politics: BARMM election period, gun ban begin for September 14 polls
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is inching closer to its first parliamentary polls as the election period and gun ban officially started Thursday, July 16. Comelec Chairman ...
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Politics: AFP begins crackdown on Abu Sayyaf remnants, BIFF ahead of BARMM gun ban
Security officials warn that remnants of the Abu Sayyaf in Basilan, as well as BIFF in central Mindanao, could be exploited by local political actors during the election period ...
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Politics: Bangsamoro’s First Parliamentary Elections: A Test for the Peace Process
A soldier stands by a road in Cotabato City, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines, Jun. 15, 2025. Credit: ILO/Remar Pablo With Bangsamoro’s first parliamentary ...
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Politics: Rebels named leaders of Philippine Muslim territory
The Philippines on Friday handed over the reins of a new Muslim-led territory to rebel leaders who waged a decades-long fight for autonomy, but are now tasked with securing peace and prosperity.
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Politics: What to know about a Philippines region with militant history visited by Bondi Beach suspects
MANILA, Philippines — The southern Philippines once drew small numbers of foreign militants aligned with al-Qaida or the Islamic State group to train in a secessionist conflict involving minority ...
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Politics: Cardinal Orlando Quevedo: Mindanao’s ‘Man of Peace’ and His Lifelong Mission of Unity
Now in its fourth year, the award recognizes leaders and institutions whose dedication to fostering mutual understanding, interfaith dialogue, and solidarity is bringing the nation closer to its ...
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Politics: Understanding and appreciating the Mindanawon
The book “More Mindanawon Than We Admit: History, Culture and Identity in the Philippine South” (Vibal Foundation, 2024) explores the history, culture and heritage of the people of Mindanao. Edited by ...
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Politics: Mindanao leaders hail new AFP, Army chiefs
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Local executives were elated with the separate appointments of two former top officials of the 6th Infantry Division as commander of the Philippine Army and chief of staff ...