Abdulraof Macacua has officially secured the chief minister role in the Philippine Muslim region following an election. The former Muslim rebel leader will now direct the regional administration after assuming the top executive office. This transition underscores the integration of former insurgent leadership into the formal political structure.
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Former rebel leader elected chief minister of Philippine Muslim region
Former Muslim rebel leader Abdulraof Macacua has been elected chief minister of the Philippines’ Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in a historic vote, securing 51 of 80 assembly votes after decades of conflict.
Published On 31 Oct 2026
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