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flag The Bangsamoro region passed a new districting law to hold its first elections, pending congressional approval by March 31, 2026.

flag The Bangsamoro Transition Authority passed districting law PB 415, establishing 32 geographic districts, 40 party-list, and eight sectoral seats for the 80-member Bangsamoro Parliament, enabling the first regional elections after multiple delays. flag The law, passed with 48 votes in favor, 19 opposed, and four abstentions, addresses Supreme Court concerns over prior laws by ensuring contiguous, compact districts. flag It now moves to Congress, which must set an election date by March 31, 2026, to end the region’s extended transition. flag While some, including MILF chair Murad Ebrahim, raised constitutional concerns, officials say the law is unlikely to be challenged in court.

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