Manila, Aug. 19 -- Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Wednesday underscored the media's crucial role in promoting informed public participation, transparency, and accountability in the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections.

The elections are scheduled for Sept. 14 in five provinces, three cities, and one Special Geographic Area within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

In his message during the Safety and Security Training Workshop for Media Personnel in Cagayan de Oro City, Recto said the elections represent an important milestone in the country's pursuit of lasting peace, meaningful autonomy, and inclusive governance in the Bangsamoro.

"Democracy is strengthened when citizens have access to accurate, tim...