Party leaders to negotiate coalition in BARMM Parliament

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ELECTIONS. Voters wait outside the precinct during the first parliamentary elections of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in Pahamuddin, Cotabato, on September 14, 2026.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is facing a hung parliament after the elections on September 14, with the Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) holding 31 seats and the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) holding 30 seats. Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua emphasized the need for coalition-building among parties to establish a government, with discussions already initiated with other political groups. The elected parliament will assume office on October 30, and a majority of at least 41 seats is required to influence the selection of the chief minister. This is AI-generated.