Bangsamoro
15 reports
Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections Officially Scheduled for September 2026
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed a law rescheduling the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. This fourth postponement extends the MILF-led transition but faces uncertainty due to pending legal challenges and strained peace process coordination.
Recommended Reading: Peace in the Philippines: The Bangsamoro’s Moment of Truth
The Bangsamoro peace process faces risks due to strained ties between the government and the MILF. Delayed elections and stalled decommissioning of combatants threaten regional stability. Congress has moved to reschedule the Bangsamoro elections to September 2026 to manage the transition.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – February 2026
In February 2026, PSA Intelligence recorded two Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents: a military encounter in Sulu and an assassination in Maguindanao del Norte.
Senate Approves September 2026 Schedule for the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections; MILF Calls on Government to Fulfill Peace Process Commitments
The Senate approved resetting the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections to September 14, 2026. While the move aims for a democratic transition, the MILF warns the peace process is in limbo due to implementation delays and the lack of a government negotiating counterpart.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – January 2026
In January 2026, PSA Intelligence recorded eight violent incidents involving armed clashes and assassination attacks. Most were carried out by unidentified gunmen, with others linked to Maute and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.
COMELEC Officially Postpones the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections
The Comelec officially postponed the March 2026 Bangsamoro elections due to redistricting delays. Legislative power to set a new date now rests with Congress, with proposals favoring September 2026. This marks the third delay since 2022, highlighting ongoing legal and transition hurdles.
Bangsamoro Parliament Passes Districting Law But Actual Election Date Still Unclear
The Bangsamoro Parliament passed a new districting law, yet the March 30, 2026, election date remains unfeasible due to constitutional limits on redistricting timelines. The Comelec is urging Congress to pass a new law to ensure the first regular regional elections occur within 2026.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – December 2025
In December 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded five Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents. There were two grenade attacks, two military encounters against members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, and one armed clash between soldiers and Moro Islamic Liberation Front-linked militants.
Sulu Bans All Moro Islamic Liberation Front Activity Within the Province
Sulu has banned MILF activities following its exit from the Bangsamoro region, citing jurisdictional shifts. While large-scale violence is currently unlikely, the rift complicates the peace process and creates potential openings for splinter groups to exploit political instability.
Security Advisory on the Postponement of the 2025 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections
The Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections have been postponed to March 2026 following constitutional challenges.
2025 Philippines Annual Islamist Insurgency Report
PSA's 2025 Annual Islamist Insurgency Report examines the continued weakening of Islamist insurgent groups, with most violent incidents in 2024 stemming from military operations in BARMM.
MILF and Armed Militants Attack Troops En Route to Assist UN Staff in Basilan
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front was reportedly involved in an ambush against military detail of United Nations staff in Sumisip town, Basilan.
The Bangsamoro Investors' Guide, 2nd Edition
PSA Intelligence provides businesses and organizations with an overview of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. This report synthesizes the Bangsamoro’s political, security, and economic situation and key developments within these spheres since the region’s creation in 2019.
Bombing in Santo Niño Chapel, Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte
A grenade attack against a Catholic church was reported in Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte.
Bombing in Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur
Suspected Islamist terrorists reportedly bombed a Catholic mass being held in Mindanao State University in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.