The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) welcomes the recent pronouncement of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. affirming his commitment to give utmost focus and priority to the conduct of the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections on October 13, 2025. Coming from no less than the highest official of the land, the President’s clear and unequivocal statement should put to rest all speculations of another extension or postponement, instead rally all stakeholders to work towards ensuring a free, fair, and credible election worthy of the aspirations of the Bangsamoro people.
We express our deep gratitude to the President for underscoring the vital importance of this historic parliamentary election to the overall success of the Bangsamoro peace process. Rest assured, Mr. President, that the MILF remains committed and duty-bound to implement and deliver what we have solemnly agreed under the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro.
After six years of transition, this election will mark the official close of a pivotal chapter and the beginning of a new era with the assumption of democratically elected Members of the Bangsamoro Parliament. Let this election be a historical event where the Bangsamoro people freely choose their leaders, unbound by any dictate or influence by external actors.
From bullets to ballots, the MILF, through the United Bangsamoro Justice Party, is poised to demonstrate its political maturity and readiness to submit itself to the will of the people in a clean, fair, peaceful, and credible election.
We place our full trust and confidence in the National Government and the Commission on Elections, knowing they are working tirelessly and with unwavering dedication to ensure the resounding success of the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections. Every Bangsamoro voter, regional political party, sectoral organization, and district candidate must be fully informed of the new rules, procedures, and manner of elections so that this historic democratic exercise is carried out with clarity and integrity.
The eyes of the nation and the international community are upon us, and together, we will make this a landmark moment in our shared history.
(SGD) AL HAJJ MURAD EBRAHIM
Chairman, Moro Islamic Liberation Front
