The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has officially recognized the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) as the dominant majority regional parliamentary political party (RPPP) and the Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) as the minority RPPP for the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections.

This decision, outlined in a resolution released on July 8, 2026, establishes criteria for determining dominant parties, including their ability to field candidates, the number of municipal chapters, and the proportion of women candidates.The UBJP and BFP were selected based on these metrics, with the UBJP earning the highest score.The resolution also outlines entitlements for dominant parties, such as access to election returns and observer roles.Additionally, nine other parties were designated as major RPPPs, eligible for lower-tier privileges.

The decision emphasizes the importance of structured political participation in the Bangsamoro region, ensuring transparency and representation in the electoral process.Comelec clarified that this resolution does not preclude future legal challenges or petitions against the accredited parties.