The Philippine election commission approved 20 North Cotabato villages on Jan. 4 to participate in the upcoming Bangsamoro Organic Law referendum, ABS-CBN News reported. The government also reassured voters in Maguindanao that Manila intends to move forward with the vote despite a Dec. 31 bombing in Cotabato city.

Philippines: Bangsamoro Plebiscite to Proceed Despite Recent Bombing

The Philippine election commission approved 20 North Cotabato villages on Jan. 4 to participate in the upcoming Bangsamoro Organic Law referendum, ABS-CBN News reported Jan. 4. The government also reassured voters in Maguindanao that Manila intends to move forward with the vote despite a Dec. 31 bombing in Cotabato City.

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Philippines: Bangsamoro Plebiscite to Proceed Despite Recent Bombing

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