Andal Ampatuan Jr.
Andal "Datu Unsay" Uy Ampatuan Jr. (born August 15, 1976) is a Filipino convicted mass murderer and former politician. He is one of the main perpetrators of the Maguindanao massacre along with his father, brothers, and nephews. At the time of the massacre, he was the outgoing mayor of Datu Unsay, Maguindanao and was planning to run for provincial governor, the position his father, Andal Sr., was set to vacate. Esmael Mangudadatu, from a rival political clan, declared his candidacy for the 2010 gubernatorial elections thus challenging Ampatuan for the post. The Ampatuans carried out the massacre to kill Mangudadatu.
Andal Ampatuan Jr. | |
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| Mayor of Datu Unsay | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1976 Cotabato City, Philippines |
| Political party | Independent (2009–present) Lakas–Kampi–CMD (1993–2009) |
| Spouse | Bai Reshal Santiago (d. 2018) |
| Relations | Zaldy Ampatuan (brother) |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent | Andal Ampatuan Sr. (father) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Nickname | Datu Unsay |
| Criminal information | |
| Criminal status | Convicted; currently incarcerated at New Bilibid Prison |
| Conviction(s) | 58 counts of murder 21 counts of violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act |
| Criminal penalty | Reclusion perpetua (40 years imprisonment) and ₱155.6 million in damages 210 years in imprisonment and ₱44.183 million in civil liability |
On December 19, 2019, Andal Ampatuan Jr., alongside his brother Zaldy and other co-accused, were convicted of 57 counts of murder and sentenced to reclusión perpetua.