WATCH: BARMM parties face off in debate ahead of polls

The candidates will discuss key issues, including economic development, peace and security, and good governance to help voters assess their visions for the region

MANILA, Philippines – Thirteen regional political parties will face off in a debate on Thursday, August 27, ahead of the inaugural Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections on September 14.

The debate, hosted at the Notre Dame University Cardinal Quevedo Gymnasium, is being organized by NDU, Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG), and the Independent Election Monitoring Center (IEMC). The following accredited political parties are expected to participate:

Alliance of Bangsamoro Tri-People’s Party (ABOT)

Bangsamoro Party (BAPA)

WATCH: BARMM parties face off in debate ahead of polls

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