A Big First for the Bangsamoro Region in the Philippines

People in the Philippines’ Muslim-majority region are voting for their first-ever parliament in a historic step for peace.

For the first time ever, the Bangsamoro region in the Philippines is holding a parliamentary election. This is a massive moment for a part of the country that has faced many years of fighting. Here is what you need to know: What is happening? People in this Muslim-majority area are heading to the polls to pick their own leaders. This is the first time they are doing this for their local parliament since the region was granted more control over its own affairs. Why does it matter? This region has a long history of conflict. Groups fought for years for more independence and control. The gove…