09/12/2025
READ I Official Statement on BARMM Parliamentary Election of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem.
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (M**F) welcomes the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)'s issuance of Resolution No. 11181 scheduling the calendar of activities in anticipation of the first ever Parliamentary Election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on 30 March 2026, pursuant to the directive of the Supreme Court in Ali, et al v. Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament, et al. (G.R. No. E-02219) and Macapaar, et al v. Commission on Elections and Bangsamoro Transition Authority (G.R. Nos. E-02235). This move shows good will and accountability on the part the COMELEC in upholding the integrity of the electoral process in the BARMM, which is critical for the consolidation of peace and autonomy in the region.
However, existing laws and jurisprudence, including the aforecited cases, categorically prohibit, mandatorily and without exceptions, the alteration of any territory comprising an election precinct, or the creation of new precincts 120 days before election day. Hence, it is legally impossible to realize the election by 30 March 2026.
We strongly urge the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament to immediately pass a sound, fair, and constitutionally compliant districting law without delay. Timely action will demonstrate a commitment to the welfare of the Bangsamoro constituents and to building a more unified and empowered society. This will likewise send a convincing signal to the Houses of Congress to enact a law setting the date of the 1st Parliamentary Election in the BARMM at the earliest possible time, and hopefully, still within 2026.
The M**F stands ready to cooperate with the COMELEC, the BARMM Government, and all stakeholders, aiming for a successful parliamentary election in 2026 that reflects the will of the Bangsamoro people. We manifest our relentless support in facilitating democratic governance in the BARMM, strengthening institutions, and reinforcing the rule of law in the region.
Magtulungan tayong lahat na maisakatuparan na ang eleksyon sa BARMM sa 2026.
Maraming Salamat. Shukran.
AL HAJ MURAD EBRAHIM
Chairman, Central Committee
Moro Islamic Liberation Front
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