Esmael Mangudadatu
Esmael "Toto" Gaguil Mangudadatu (Tagalog pronunciation: [mɐŋʊdɐˈdatʊʔ]; born August 15, 1968) is a Filipino politician who previously served as the representative of Maguindanao's 2nd district from 2019 to 2022. He also served as the governor of Maguindanao from 2010 to 2019. In Buluan town, he served as the mayor from 1998 to 2007, and vice mayor from 2007 to 2010.
The Honorable Esmael Mangudadatu | |
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Portrait during the 18th Congress | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Maguindanao's 2nd congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Datu Zajid G. Mangudadatu |
| Succeeded by | Mohamad Paglas |
| Governor of Maguindanao | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Governor | Datu Ismael "Dustin" Mastura (2010–2013) Datu Lester Sinsuat (2013–2019) |
| Preceded by | Nariman Ambolodto (acting governor) Andal Ampatuan Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu |
| Vice Mayor of Buluan, Maguindanao | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Mayor | Ibrahim Mangudadatu |
| Succeeded by | King Jhazzer Mangudadatu |
| Mayor of Buluan, Maguindanao | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Succeeded by | Ibrahim Mangudadatu |
| Member of the Maguindanao Provincial Board | |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1968 Maguindanao, Philippines |
| Political party | PDP–Laban (2016–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2010–2016) Lakas-CMD (before 2010) |
| Spouse |
Genalyn Tiamzon
(m. 1991; died 2009)Sharifa Akeel (m. 2022) |
| Relations | Pua Mangudadatu (father) Pax Mangudadatu (uncle) Sajid Mangudadatu (brother) |
| Children | King Jhazzer, Princess Grace, Michellen, Tisoy Mangudadatu |
| Residence(s) | Buluan, Maguindanao, Philippines |
| Alma mater | University of Mindanao (BA) |
In the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, Mangudadatu's family members, aides, lawyers, and supporters, plus several journalists, were kidnapped and murdered while on their way to file Mangudadatu's candidacy for the gubernatorial elections. Andal Ampatuan Jr., Mangudadatu's scheduled opponent for the 2010 elections, was charged with the murders. In 2019, Andal Jr. and his brother Zaldy, as well as their associates, were convicted of the murders.