Autonomous Region For Muslim Mindanao (ARMM Region)
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is the region, located in the Mindanao island group of the Philippines, that is composed of predominantly Muslim provinces. The regional center is Cotabato City although it is not administratively part of the ARMM. Its provinces are:
- Basilan except Isabela City
- Lanao del Sur
- Maguindanao except Cotabato City
- Sulu
- Tawi-Tawi
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