Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is a special political area in the southern Philippines established in 2019, allowing Muslim-majority communities greater self-governance. It was created to foster peace and address centuries of conflict by giving local residents control over important matters like law enforcement, local development, and cultural preservation. BARMM operates under its own government, with a regional parliament and officials, while still being part of the Philippines. This arrangement aims to promote stability, economic growth, and the protection of Moro (Muslim Filipino) identity and rights within the national framework.