IPDP's Bid for the 2025 Parliamentary Election – COMELEC Provincial Participation

On July 1, 2024, the Indigenous Peoples Democratic Party (IPDP) officially filed its petition to participate in the 2025 parliamentary election. This landmark submission took place at the Bangsamoro Electoral Office in Cotabato City, marking a step towards political representation for Indigenous Peoples within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) responded swiftly to this momentous occasion by commencing the verification process of the IPDP members across the BARMM provinces and the Special Geographic Areas (SGA). This essential step is part of the legal procedures outlined in the Bangsamoro Electoral Code, known as BAA 35, ensuring that the IPDP meets all requirements to participate in the upcoming electoral process.

The IPDP's participation in the 2025 election is not only a first for the Indigenous Peoples but also a testament to the strides made towards inclusivity and representation in the Bangsamoro region. As the first Indigenous Peoples political party in BARMM to engage in the electoral process, the IPDP's involvement signals a new era of political empowerment and self-governance for Indigenous communities.

During the verification, the IPDPs provincial and city coordinators actively participate in this process.