Ali Midtimbang
Ali Midtimbang | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Maguindanao del Sur | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Mariam Mangudadatu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ali Musa Midtimbang November 10, 1949 |
| Party | United Bangsamoro Justice Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
Ali Musa Midtimbang is a Filipino politician who is governor of Maguindanao del Sur.
Early life
Ali Musa Midtimbang was born on November 10, 1949.[1]
Career
Midtimbang was a former mayor of Talayan when the town was still part of an undivided Maguindanao province.[2]
He was a candidate in the 2016 elections, running for governor of Maguindanao.[2]
Midtimbang ran under the United Bangsamoro Justice Party for the position of governor of Maguindanao del Sur in the 2025 election. He defeated acting governor Mariam Mangudadatu, becoming the first elected governor of the province.[3]
Personal life
Midtimbang is married to Eliambal S. Madtimbang.[1] His son, Nathaniel Midtimbang was interim vice governor of Maguindanao del Sur and a former vice mayor of Datu Anggal Midtimbang.[2][4]
The father-son survived a grenade attack in 2017.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Ali Musa Midtimbang". Rappler. January 4, 2026. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ a b c d Cabrera, Ferdinandh (April 21, 2017). "Ex-Talayan, Maguindanao mayor and son hit in grenade blast". GMA News. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ Fernandez, Edwin O. (May 13, 2025). "MILF bets for Maguindanao del Sur governor, vice governor proclaimed". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ "Maguindanao's powerful political alliance collapses as 3 clans bolt to MILF party". Rappler. October 7, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2026.