Philippine Army Deploys Battalion for BARMM Election Security
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Philippine Army Deploys Battalion for BARMM Election Security

The Philippine Army has deployed the 28th Infantry Battalion to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to bolster security for the upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections. This deployment follows the unit's successful operational readiness evaluation and aims to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process.

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