A Shot at Peace: The BARMM's First Elections The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has been plagued by separatist violence for decades.
However, its recent shift towards self determination through elected officials is a hopeful sign.
On September 14, the region will hold its first polls, a milestone that promises to bring about lasting peace or at least reduce bloodshed significantly. The Bangsamoro's path to this point has been long and arduous.