John Sitchon

Despite the reported breaches, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla says security protocols at Ateneo de Zamboanga University were at par with industry standards

Ex-councilors, educators, and members of the interim Bangsamoro Transition Authority are in the electoral race for BARMM seats in the regional center

‘This might upset a few people because it might be interpreted as an infringement of rights,' says Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla during a House budget hearing

The candidates include former BARMM interim chief minister Al Haj Murad's son Mansor and BTA member Butch Malang in the 1st district, and several independent candidates competing against UBJP and BFP bets in the 2nd district

Over two dozen members of political dynasties, Islamic scholars, lawmakers, and youth leaders are competing for Lanao del Sur's seats in the Bangsamoro region

The election outcome in Maguindanao del Norte's 3rd district is crucial as it could determine the direction of the new Bangsamoro region

Relatives of the Midtimbang, Ampatuan, Upam and Mangudadatu clans are vying for power in Maguindanao del Sur's parliamentary districts

Members of political clans, former local officials, civil society leaders and professionals are campaigning for seats in the 80-member Bangsamoro parliament. More than half of them have ties to local political families.

The Hatamans eye two parliamentary seats of the region in Basilan with their scions running under the group of BARMM interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua

Thirteen regional political parties and nearly 700 candidates from dynasties and those with ties to the MILF and MNLF are vying for power in the Bangsomoro Parliament