30/07/2026
Stakeholders’ Briefing, Voters’ Education, and COMELEC–IBP & COMELEC–MBHTE MOA Signing for the 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections
📍Marawi Convention Center, Ground Zero, Marawi City
đź“… July 30, 2026
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) North Cotabato Chapter participated in the Stakeholders’ Briefing, Voters’ Education, and COMELEC–IBP & COMELEC–MBHTE MOA Signing for the 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections held on July 30, 2026, at the Marawi Convention Center, Ground Zero, Marawi City.
The activity was graced by COMELEC Chairman Hon. George Erwin M. Garcia, together with COMELEC Commissioners and officials, representatives of the Bangsamoro Government, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, and various partner agencies and stakeholders, reaffirming their shared commitment to ensuring the success of the 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections.
Representing the Chapter were its President, Retired Judge Lily Lydia A. Laquindanum, and Ex Officio Member of the Board and Legal Aid Chairperson, Atty. Karen Mae M. Maliones. Their participation underscores the Chapter’s commitment to advancing electoral integrity, particularly as the Special Geographic Areas (SGAs) of North Cotabato prepare to take part in the forthcoming BARMM Parliamentary Elections.
In his message, IBP National President Atty. Allan G. Panolong underscored that voter’s education is one of the strongest pillars of democracy, empowering every citizen to make informed choices and to understand both the value of their vote and the responsibility that comes with it. He emphasized that every vote is sacred and must be protected, calling on all stakeholders to work together in safeguarding the people’s mandate. He further stressed that through collaboration, vigilance, and respect for the rule of law, the nation can uphold honest, orderly, peaceful, and credible elections, ensuring that the true will of the electorate prevails.
The activity reaffirmed the commitment of the IBP, COMELEC, MBHTE, and all participating stakeholders to strengthen voter education, protect the integrity of the electoral process, and promote free, honest, orderly, peaceful, and credible elections in the Bangsamoro Region. Together, these efforts aim to foster an informed electorate and reinforce public trust in the democratic process.