FOCUS: Philippines' Muslim region seeks better lives under new autonomous gov't

Kyodo News · KYODO NEWS · 2026-11-05 00:20 UTC

Establishment of the parliament of the Philippines' southern Muslim-majority autonomous region, whose members were chosen in the first election on Sept. 14, has been viewed by many residents as a key milestone toward self-governance and lasting peace after decades of conflict.

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