Parts of this article (those related to Career as congresswoman, executive director of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, and mayor of Isabela, Basilan) need to be updated.(August 2020) |
Sitti Djalia Turabin Hataman (born 26 November 1977) is a Filipina politician serving as the mayor of Isabela, Basilan since 2019.[2][3] She previously served as the Party-list Representative of Anak Mindanao and was the executive director of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.[4]
Sitti Turabin Hataman | |
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Mayor of Isabela, Basilan | |
Assumed office 30 June 2019 | |
Vice Mayor | Jhul Kifli L. Salliman |
Preceded by | Cherrylyn Akbar |
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Anak Mindanao party-list | |
In office 30 June 2013 – 1 October 2017 | |
Preceded by | Mujiv Hataman (2010) |
Succeeded by | Amihilda Sangcopan |
Executive Director of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos | |
In office 2010–? | |
President | Benigno Aquino III |
First Lady of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao[1] | |
In role 22 December 2011 – 26 February 2019 | |
Regional Governor | Mujiv Hataman |
Personal details | |
Born | Sitti Djalia Turabin 26 November 1977 Basilan, Philippines |
Nationality | Philippines |
Political party | Liberal |
Other political affiliations | Anak Mindanao |
Spouse | Mujiv Hataman |
Residence(s) | Basilan Quezon City |
Profession | Human right activist Politician |
Background
editSitti is the wife of politician Mujiv Hataman.
Political activities
editSitti served as director (or Secretary General) of the Moro Human Rights Center, as of at least 2002,[5] and President of Pinay Kilos (PINK), since at least 2007.[6] She has focused advocacy on the plight of families in conflict areas of Sulu and Basilan in Mindanao. In 2017 she, herself, left congress.[7]
References
edit- ^ "ARMM's first lady at work". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 12, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "Mujiv Hataman, wife Sitti defeat Akbars in Basilan". Rappler. May 14, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ Alipala, Julie (May 14, 2019). "Basilan mayor Akbar concedes to Hataman". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "Hataman quits House post". The Philippine Star. October 2, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ GMA DEFENDS SOLDIERS, SAYS CHARGES OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AN INSULT. Philippine Daily Inquirer March 25, 2002.
- ^ Experts meet on migration and devt in Holland. Philippines News Agency (PNA) November 13, 2007.
- ^ OPINION: Rep. Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman, a profile