An autonomous region in the Philippines goes to the polls for the first time in decades, after long years of conflict in the region. Over two million voters are called to participate in this historic vote, which takes place just hours after a shooting killed three people.
Voters will elect 80 seats in the legislative body of the autonomous region. Thirteen political formations are competing for these seats, in a ballot that marks a significant moment for the region's autonomy.
The shooting that occurred in the hours before the opening of the polling stations cast a shadow over the electoral process, raising concerns about security during voting in this region that spent decades in conflict.
