Lanang Tapodoc Ali Jr.[1] is a Filipino politician and lawyer who is a member of the interim Bangsamoro Parliament. He is also the Majority Leader of the regional parliament.
Lanang Ali Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament | |
| In office March 29, 2019 – September 15, 2022 | |
| Nominated by | Bangsamoro Transition Authority |
| Chief Minister | Murad Ebrahim |
| Member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament | |
| Assumed office 29 March 2019 | |
| Nominated by | Moro Islamic Liberation Front |
| Appointed by | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Chief Minister | Murad Ebrahim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Background
editAli was born in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao. He obtained both his bachelor's degree in political science and law degree at the Lyceum of the Philippines University.[2]
Legal career
editAs a lawyer he represented the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.[3]
Bangsamoro Parliament
editAli ran unopposed for the position of Majority leader of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament and was elected to the position on March 29, 2019.[4] At the beginning of the 2nd interim parliament on September 12, 2022, Ali was re-elected again as Majority leader.[5]
References
edit- ^ Parrocha, Azer (February 27, 2019). "PRRD names Bangsamoro Transition Authority members". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
- ^ "Ali, Lanang Jr". Bangsamoro Parliament. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ^ "Transition body gears up for Bangsamoro law advocacy campaign ahead of plebiscite". ABS-CBN News. November 9, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
- ^ Arguilas, Carolyn (March 30, 2019). "Bangsamoro Transition Authority elects officials; Balindong is Speaker". MindaNews. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
- ^ Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (15 September 2022). "Balindong reelected as BTA Parliament Speaker". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 16 September 2022.