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As the September 14, 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections draw near, Commission on Elections Chairman George Erwin Mojica Garcia is leaving nothing to chance. Demonstrating his trademark hands-on leadership , Garcia assured the public that the COMELEC is fully prepared for what is expected to be one of the most significant electoral exercises in the region’s history. His message is clear and unequivocal: every vote must count, every precinct must function, and every voter must be able to exercise their democratic right peacefully and securely. “Handang-handa na po ang COMELEC para sa ating September 14, 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Election,” Garcia declared, emphasizing that election preparations are already in full swing. Central to COMELEC’s strategy is the strengthening of election security. Garcia revealed that, if necessary, checkpoints throughout the region will be jointly manned by the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Arm...