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Former rebel leader elected chief minister of Philippine Muslim region

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Published 10/31/2026 7:23:06 AM

Former rebel leader elected chief minister of Philippine Muslim region | Government

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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