MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has removed the Moro Ako Party from the list of accredited major Regional Parliamentary Political Parties (RPPPs), just days before the historic September 14, 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections.
The development comes after the poll body earlier cancelled Moro Ako’s accreditation, ruling that the party had failed to meet organisational requirements and had made untruthful statements in its application for registration as a regional parliamentary political party.
Comelec’s decision could significantly reshape the political landscape ahead of the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Comelec Found Party Failed to Meet Key Requirements
In its 17-page resolution, the Comelec en banc granted a petition seeking the cancellation of Moro Ako Party’s registration and accreditation.
The poll body said the party failed to satisfy requirements under Comelec Resolution No. 11203, particularly those concerning the establishment of chapters across BARMM.
Comelec found that Moro Ako had declared that it maintained chapters in all provinces and cities, as well as municipal chapters in the majority of municipalities in the region.
However, the commission concluded that these claims were untruthful and that the party did not meet the organisational requirements needed to retain its accreditation.
From Accredited Party to Delisted Status
Moro Ako had previously been included among the regional political parties preparing to compete in the 2026 Bangsamoro parliamentary polls.
Earlier Comelec lists showed 13 Regional Parliamentary Political Parties, with Moro Ako among those expected to participate in the crucial party representation race.
The party’s removal now creates uncertainty over its role in the upcoming elections and the status of its candidates and nominees.
Why the Bangsamoro Elections Matter
The September 14 elections are a major moment in the political history of BARMM.
Voters will elect members of the 80-seat Bangsamoro Parliament, with 40 seats allocated through party representation.
Under Comelec rules, an RPPP must receive at least 2.5 per cent of the total valid votes cast for all RPPPs to qualify for the allocation of party representation seats.
The elections are expected to shape the future direction of the Bangsamoro government and determine which political groups will gain influence in the regional parliament.
Questions Remain Over the Final List
The removal of Moro Ako so close to election day highlights the rapidly changing political environment in BARMM.
Comelec has been working to finalise candidate and party lists while also addressing legal challenges, accreditation issues and concerns over misinformation ahead of the polls.
The commission has repeatedly stressed that the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections will push through as scheduled on September 14.
The Bottom Line
Comelec has stripped Moro Ako Party of its accreditation as a Regional Parliamentary Political Party after finding that it failed to meet organisational requirements and made untruthful statements in its application.
The decision comes just days before BARMM voters head to the polls in one of the most important elections in the region’s history.
With Moro Ako now delisted from the major RPPP lineup, the race for seats in the 80-member Bangsamoro Parliament has taken another dramatic turn — and the final political picture may still be changing as election day approaches.
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