Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua says a coalition of 46 MPs-elect has been formed to secure majority support in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament ahead of the chief minister vote. The coalition is described as involving multiple political parties and was announced in Davao City as the transition period nears its end.
Macacua also welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s public affirmation of Bangsamoro autonomy, including the region’s democratic institutions and political processes. Outlets report Marcos congratulates the elected members of parliament and references the coalition’s formation as part of efforts toward peace and stability. While some reports focus on the coalition’s numbers and consolidation of backing, others emphasize Marcos’ stance and how it is received by BARMM leaders as reinforcement of the autonomy framework. Across coverage, BARMM leaders present the coalition as a foundation for governance and cooperation among influential political actors in the region.
