15/09/2026
Ngayong Setyembre 16, 2026, lumalabas sa mga partial at opisyal na ulat na nangunguna ang Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) sa BARMM elections, nakakuha ng 16 seats, kasunod ang United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) na may 15 seats. Halos kumpleto na ang election returns (99.29%) at tinaguriang matagumpay ang unang regular parliamentary elections ng rehiyon.
π³οΈ Party Standings
Party Seats Won Vote Share (approx.)
Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) 16 seats 181,246 votes
United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) 15 seats 135,932 votes
BARMM Grand Coalition (BGC) 8 seats 102,891 votes
Raayat Democratic Party 1 seat ~67,000 votes
π₯ Sectoral Representatives
Traditional Leaders: Marjanie Macasalong leading with 335,443 votes.
Ulama Sector: Muhammad Nadzir Ebil ahead with 330,011 votes.
Other sectoral races (Women, Youth, Settler Communities) still being finalized but UBJP candidates remain dominant.
π Election Progress
Registered voters: 2.393 million.
Turnout: ~80% participation.
Completion: 99.29% of election returns received by COMELEC as of Sept. 15, 10:33 p.m.
Polling centers: 98.48% completed voting.
β οΈ Security & Issues
Maluso, Basilan: 36 precincts compromised by pre-shaded ballots; investigation ongoing in Manila.
Violence: Cotabato City recorded shootings and explosions with casualties, but overall elections described as βvery successfulβ by peace officials.
π Key Takeaways
Historic milestone: First-ever regular BARMM Parliament after years of postponements.
BFP & UBJP dominance: These two parties will shape the new parliament.
COMELEC vigilance: Fraud cases under investigation, with possible electoral sabotage charges.
Peace process impact: Successful elections strengthen legitimacy of BARMMβs democratic transition.