The Bangsamoro Parliament has approved a new redistricting law, creating 32 parliamentary districts ahead of the 2026 elections. Officials say the move strengthens democratic governance and supports the region’s peace process. Read more »
The Philippine population is expected to continue expanding over the next decade, with official projections showing the country nearing the 124-million mark by 2035. Read more »
The National Security Council and Malacañang have rejected claims linking the Philippines to terrorist training following reports that the suspects in the deadly Bondi Beach shooting in Australia had previously stayed in the country. Read more »
Efforts to strengthen long-term development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are getting a boost after Qatar expressed interest in backing essential community projects. Read more »
Marawi City is emerging as a hub for sports development in Mindanao, hosting the recent Mindanao Sports Summit organized by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) in partnership with the Bangsamoro Sports Commission (BSC) and Mindanao State University (MSU). Read more »
Despite the passage of a national law prohibiting child marriage, the practice continues to persist in parts of the Bangsamoro region, primarily due to poverty, cultural traditions, and weak enforcement of the law. Read more »
