Civil society groups urge BARMM parliament to shun traditional politics

Inquirer.net - Oct 31, 2026

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — As the first elected Parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) opened its inaugural session Friday, civil society leaders, peacebuilders, and rights advocates warned against trading a revolutionary legacy for the transactional spoils of traditional politics. Rights advocacy group Katungod Bangsamoro framed the assembly not merely

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