MANILA, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / August 14, 2008) – The Philippines Commission on Elections has proclaimed incumbent Gov. Zaldy Ampatuan and his deputy Ansasaruddin Adiong as winners in the recent elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Both Ampatuan and Adiong are among the most influential Muslim leaders in Mindanao and known allies of President Gloria Arroyo.
Ampatuan said he would continue to strengthen good governance and reforms in the ARMM, which is composed of Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Basilan, Lanao and Maguindanao provinces, including Marawi City.
Ampatuan also thanked all those who supported his ticket and pledged to work closely with provincial officials for peace and progress in the ARMM. He also thanked Arroyo for her support. “My winning this election is the victory of our people. We will continue to work hard and bring peace and unity to our land,” he said.
All governors and most of the mayors in the autonomous region have supported the re-election of Ampatuan and Adiong. “The victory of ARMM Gov. Datu Zaldy Ampatuan and Vice Gov. Ansaruddin Adiong is a clear manifestation of good governance and trust of the people. We will continue our support to the leadership of the ARMM,” said Sulu Gov. Sakur Tan. (Mindanao Examiner)
Both Ampatuan and Adiong are among the most influential Muslim leaders in Mindanao and known allies of President Gloria Arroyo.
Ampatuan said he would continue to strengthen good governance and reforms in the ARMM, which is composed of Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Basilan, Lanao and Maguindanao provinces, including Marawi City.
Ampatuan also thanked all those who supported his ticket and pledged to work closely with provincial officials for peace and progress in the ARMM. He also thanked Arroyo for her support. “My winning this election is the victory of our people. We will continue to work hard and bring peace and unity to our land,” he said.
All governors and most of the mayors in the autonomous region have supported the re-election of Ampatuan and Adiong. “The victory of ARMM Gov. Datu Zaldy Ampatuan and Vice Gov. Ansaruddin Adiong is a clear manifestation of good governance and trust of the people. We will continue our support to the leadership of the ARMM,” said Sulu Gov. Sakur Tan. (Mindanao Examiner)
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