Is ARMM and BARMM the same?
Replacing the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), the BARMM was formed with the ratification of its basic law, the Bangsamoro Organic Law following two-part legally-binding plebiscite in Western Mindanao held on January 21 and February 6, 2019.
What is the capital of ARMM?
Cotabato City
The ARMM was officially inaugurated on November 6, 1990 in Cotabato City, which was designated as its provisional capital.
What region number is BARMM?

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has 5 provinces, 116 municipalities, and 2 cities. The total number of barangays in the region is 2,490….Local government units.
Name | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Total |
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Density (2020), per km2 | 120 |
City count | 2 |
Mun count | 116 |
Brgy count | 2,490 |
Why is ARMM poor?
Despite its rich natural endowment, ARMM’s poverty reduction record is unfortunate. Many studies have identified the causes: poor governance, feudalism, clan feuds (rido), weak infrastructure, land disputes and, foremost, unstable peace and order.
What is the difference between car and ARMM?
ARMM is the only fully autonomous region in the country. It is comprised of the provinces of Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi. CAR, meanwhile, was a special region created through Exeuctive Order 220 by President Corazon Aquino in preparation for full autonomy.
Is Sulu part of BARMM?

Shortly thereafter, the government held only four provinces as only Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-tawi voted to be included in the ARMM.
What are the municipalities of BARMM?
Special geographic area of Bangsamoro | |
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Country | Philippines |
Region | Bangsamoro |
Province | Cotabato |
Municipalities | Aleosan Carmen Kabacan Midsayap Pigcawayan Pikit |
Why was Bangsamoro created?
The establishment of Bangsamoro was the culmination of several years of peace talks between the Philippine government and several autonomist groups; in particular the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), which rejected the validity of the ARMM and called for the creation of a region with more powers devolved from the …