Comelec disqualifies MILF candidate in Maguindanao del Sur ahead of BARMM elections
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Comelec disqualifies MILF candidate in Maguindanao del Sur ahead of BARMM elections

The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified Anwar Salipada Alamada, a candidate affiliated with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) political wing, citing false material representation regarding his residency. The decision comes ahead of the September parliamentary elections for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), raising concerns about electoral integrity.

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  • COMELEC Disqualifies Maguindanao del Sur Candidate for BARMM Elections

    The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has disqualified Anwar Salipada Alamada, a candidate for the 5th District Representative of Maguindanao del Sur, from the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections scheduled for September 14, 2026, citing false representation of his residency.