Philippines Gears Up for First BARMM Parliamentary Elections Amid Security Preparations
The Philippines is preparing for the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on September 14. Police and military units are ensuring security, though 27 areas with a history of election-related violence are designated 'red,' raising concerns.
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