Rappler
The election outcome in Maguindanao del Norte's 3rd district is crucial as it could determine the direction of the new Bangsamoro region
Abdulraof 'Sammy Gambar' Macacua is running for election in the 3rd parliamentary district of Maguindanao del Norte, which will determine his future as the leader of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Macacua, a former acting governor and senior BARMM minister, has a significant political background, including leading the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces during the peace agreement that established BARMM.
The election results are crucial for the new Bangsamoro region, with Macacua facing challenger Badrudin Mamad in a competitive race, while other districts have varying levels of competition.
