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 byBangsamoro Transition Authority
Chief MinisterMurad Ebrahim
Member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament
Assumed office
29 March 2019
Nominated byMoro Islamic Liberation Front
Appointed byRodrigo Duterte
Chief MinisterMurad Ebrahim
Personal details
BornSultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
OccupationLawyer, politician

Background

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Ali 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]

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As a lawyer he represented the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.[3]

Bangsamoro Parliament

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Ali 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

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  1. ^ Parrocha, Azer (February 27, 2019). "PRRD names Bangsamoro Transition Authority members". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  2. ^ "Ali, Lanang Jr". Bangsamoro Parliament. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Transition body gears up for Bangsamoro law advocacy campaign ahead of plebiscite". ABS-CBN News. November 9, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  4. ^ Arguilas, Carolyn (March 30, 2019). "Bangsamoro Transition Authority elects officials; Balindong is Speaker". MindaNews. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  5. ^ Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (15 September 2022). "Balindong reelected as BTA Parliament Speaker". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 16 September 2022.