Basher Dimalaang Manalao or known to be Mostaqbal, a

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, Islamic preacher (''

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'' or '' Aleem'') and was elected vice-governor then succeeded by law the governor of Lanao del Sur in the

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following the death of former governor Mamintal Adiong Sr. in 2004. He took his Islamic degree (''Arabic'': كوليت) at

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. He owns an organization Philippine Al-Mostaqbal Incorporation educating members about Islamic cultures, future, and science of Qur’an. Dominant members of his organization were women. The organization established a Facebook page named “Mostaqbal Online Channel” with having over 8.5k followers. He had little or no interest in politics. He established a public cemetery called “Maqbara” located at Barangay Guimba,

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, Lanao del Sur in the

during his term as governor of the province. Due to political dispute, he was suspended in 3 months by a petition of Monera Macabangon in 2006. He then returned to the office of governor by the decision of the court.

Early life

Mostaqbal was born in his home town

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in the Philippines. He graduated high school at Ma’ahad Mindanao Al-Arabi newly

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and proceeded to Islamic education at

. Known as ''Mustaqbal'' ("future"), he is a graduate of Islamic studies from schools in

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and

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Political career

Manalao, elected in 2004 as vice governor of Lanao del Sur, formally became

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on July 12 under the rule of succession following the death of re-elected governor Mamintal Adiong Sr. three days after the beginning of the term. Being pro-

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, his tenure saw disputes. In October 2005, Manalao was placed under preventive suspension by the Ombudmsman after members of the Lanao del Sur Provincial Board filed a total of twelve cases against him, as he was accused of

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and of anomalous purchasing of police vehicles. The 90-day suspension began on November 5. Vice governor Monera Macabangon was then designated acting provincial governor. On March 13, 2006, Ombudsman

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dismissed all charges against him and four other provincial officials for lack of probable cause; reinstating him to the office. In late 2006, Manalao survived an assassination attempt. He sought re-election in 2007, but lost. He led

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, a Moro

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, succeeding its founder, former provincial governor Mahid Mutilan.

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Early life

Political career

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