A Muslim region in the southern Philippines votes in first parliamentary elections

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A predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines held its first parliamentary elections on Monday…

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  • A predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines held its first parliamentary elections on Monday…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:37:43 UTC.

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'Palpable tension' as Philippines Muslim region holds first elections

A predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines held its first parliamentary elections on Monday, seen as a crucial step in the long quest for self-rule after decades of insurgency and violence.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24