Philippines (International Christian Concern) — Tensions are rising in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), located in the Philippines, ahead of its first parliamentary elections on Oct. 13, as a controversial redistricting law and stalled peace process fuel concerns over political stability and inclusivity. The Bangsamoro Parliamentary Redistricting Act of 2025, signed earlier this year, redraws the region’s 32 single-member districts. Additionally, it reallocates seats among provinces and cities in response to a Supreme Court ruling that excluded Sulu from BARMM.