Bangsamoro Elections: Voters in the Muslim autonomous region of BARMM head to the polls Monday for its first regular parliamentary election, choosing a new parliament after years of interim rule—early voting opens for seniors, PWDs, and pregnant women, with Comelec stressing ballot secrecy and proper use of automated counting machines. Marawi’s Wounds: Ahead of the vote, stories from Marawi show how the 2017 siege still haunts families, with missing loved ones and unnamed graves underscoring that “peace” is still unfinished. Impeachment Trial Watch: In Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case, prosecutors plan to narrow their focus to key financial reports to keep the trial on track, while the House prosecution signals it may call Duterte to testify as it shifts toward the unexplained wealth charge. Education & Exams: The Supreme Court reports thousands of bar examinees across testing centers for the final day of the 2026 bar exams, with results expected in early January. Sports & Culture: Gilas Pilipinas and the Filipinas open their Asian Games campaigns in Aichi-Nagoya, while Ateneo welcomes the parents of late Divine Adili to UAAP Season 89 games. Arts & Film: Rafael Manuel’s “Filipiñana” is selected as the Philippines’ official Oscar submission for International Feature. Public Health & Environment: DENR and local stakeholders secure marine turtle nests in Aurora after eggs are found, and EcoWaste Coalition warns against two China-made lead-heavy spray paints sold online. Tech & Society: Stratbase urges stronger cybersecurity and better AI governance as the government moves toward an AI framework.