Former Muslim rebels lead results in first election held in southern Philippine region

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Candidates from two rival parties linked to a former rebel group have led the first elections in a predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines…

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  • Candidates from two rival parties linked to a former rebel group have led the first elections in a predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:49:06 UTC.

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