Around 800 Teachers Withdraw from BARMM Election Duties Due to Security Concerns
Approximately 800 teachers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines, have withdrawn from their election monitoring duties scheduled for September 14, citing security concerns. Areas affected include those with reported activities of armed groups and clan feuds.
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