Bangsamoro Election Security
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The Philippines deploys additional troops and police while officials coordinate security ahead of the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections in Bangsamoro. The Commission on Elections opens its online precinct finder on Sept. 7, and forces take positions in areas including Basilan and Lanao del Norte.
Security preparations ramp up in Bangsamoro ahead of historic polls
The Philippine Army is sending more forces to Bangsamoro as the region prepares for its first parliamentary elections on Sept. 14. Three additional battalions arrived over two days, and another is expected before polling day. The 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division sent two provisional battalions to Lanao del Sur during National Heroes Day. The province has 21 localities classified by the Commission on …
Comelec precinct finder for first BARMM parliamentary polls opens Sept. 7
The Commission on Elections will open its precinct finder for the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections on Sept. 7, 2026, giving voters one week to check where they will cast their ballots. The Com…
Basilan security forces intensify coordination ahead of BARMM polls
Security and election officials in Basilan are tightening coordination ahead of the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections on Sept. 14, with police, military, coast guard and other agencies reviewing prep…
Troops posted in Lanao del Norte town ahead of BARMM polls
The sudden appearance of Army and police troops along a highway in Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, prompted concern among residents. The military said the deployment formed part of security preparations …
