Two BARMM Areas Under Comelec Control Amid Election Violence
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Two BARMM Areas Under Comelec Control Amid Election Violence

Two areas in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been placed under the control of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) following reports of violent incidents and pre-shaded ballots during the region's first parliamentary elections, aiming to ensure electoral integrity.

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