Ainee Sinsuat

Fatima Ainee Limbona-Sinsuat is a Filipina politician who currently serves as the Vice Governor of Maguindanao del Norte.[2][3] She was the last Vice Governor of Maguindanao prior to its dissolution into two provinces in 2022.[4]

Ainee Sinsuat
Sinsuat in 2022
Vice Governor of Maguindanao del Norte
In office
April 28, 2023[lower-alpha 1] – August 14, 2023
Appointed byFerdinand Marcos Jr.
GovernorAbdulraof Macacua
Vice Governor of Maguindanao
In office
June 30, 2022 – October 13, 2022
Hold-over capacity from September 17, 2022[lower-alpha 2]
GovernorMariam Mangudadatu
Preceded byLester Sinsuat
Personal details
Born
Fatima Ainee Limbana
Political partyNacionalista
SpouseLester Sinsuat
OccupationPolitician

Maguindanao del Norte governor

Under an act of Congress, Sinsuat was expected to become the first Governor of Maguindanao del Norte, following Maguindanao plebiscite that split Maguindanao into two provinces.[5] However, the postponement of the plebiscite caused uncertainties regarding the leadership of the new province. The relevant provision of the Maguindanao del Norte charter that dictates the initial province officials presumed that the plebiscite would be held before the May 2022 national elections, but the division vote was postponed after that date.[6][7] This led to the Commission on Elections to come up with a legal opinion.[8][6] The position was issued on September 28, 2022, where the election body conclude that only the Department of the Interior and Local Government could appoint the first officials of the province.[7]

On October 13, 2022, Sinsuat assumed the position of governor of Maguindanao del Norte despite the national government's refusal to release funds due to the leadership dispute.[9][10] The Bangsamoro regional government refused to recognized her as governor taking note the "legal controversy" arising from postponing the plebiscite.[11]

On April 5, 2023, Sinsuat was designated as Officer in Charge (OIC) vice governor of Maguindanao del Norte by President Bongbong Marcos. Abdulraof Macacua was named OIC governor. [12]

On April 28, 2023, President Bongbong Marcos reappointed Sinsuat as the full pledged vice governor of the Maguindanao del Norte together with other officials of the provincial government.[13]

On August 14, 2023, Sinsuat vacated her position as vice governor and revived her claim as the legitimate acting governor of Maguindanao del Norte once again citing a June Supreme Court ruling. Shariffudin Mastura also reassumed the position of acting vice governor.[14] The Bangsamoro regional government does not recognize Sinsuat's claim.[15]

Notes
  1. Served as Officer in Charge from April 5, 2023 to April 28, 2023.
  2. Maguindanao was abolished following the 2022 plebiscite on September 17, 2022, to divide it into Maguindanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte. However Mangudadatu continued to exercise the position[1] until the officials for both provinces including the governor were to be determined.

References
  1. "455 Nabiyayaan Ng Tulong Ng AGILA-HAVEN Program". Journal Online (in Filipino). September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  2. Mindanews (September 17, 2022). "Maguindanao plebiscite generally peaceful". MindaNews. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. Sumangil, Franz R. (September 15, 2022). "All set for Maguindanao plebiscite". The Manila Times. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  4. Fernandez, Edwin. "Local Maguindanao political parties name bets for 2022 polls". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  5. "EXPLAINER: How Maguindanao will transition to 2 provinces after the plebiscite". Rappler. September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  6. "Who will lead two Maguindanao provinces? Comelec to issue legal opinion soon". CNN Philippines. September 19, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  7. Villegas, Gab Humilde (September 27, 2022). "DILG urged: Appoint Maguindanao official". Daily Tribune.
  8. Patinio, Ferdinand (September 19, 2022). "Comelec legal opinion on Maguindanao leadership 'row' out soon". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  9. "Crisis hits Maguindanao del Norte over leadership legitimacy doubts". Rappler. February 23, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  10. "Governors, vice govs of split Maguindanao provinces assume posts". ABS-CBN News. October 22, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  11. Fernandez, Edwin (October 26, 2022). "BARMM says it won't recognize officials of new Maguindanao province". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
  12. "Marcos names OICs for Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur". GMA News. April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  13. Flores, Helen (April 30, 2023). "Marcos to prioritize new provinces of Maguindanao". Philippine Star. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  14. Cabrera, Fedinandh (August 16, 2023). "SC ruling causes crisis in Maguindanao del Norte as Sinsuat claims governor's seat again". Rappler. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  15. Madale, Asangan (August 19, 2023). "BARMM: No changes in governorship". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
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