Basilan vice governor’s son wins seat in BARMM Parliament
Jimael Salam Datumanong Salliman, also known as Jay Hataman Salliman, son of Basilan Vice Governor Jim Hataman Salliman, has won a landslide victory in the 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections, securing the 4th District seat for Basilan. The 29-year-old lawyer garnered 41,675 votes, or 81.51% of the total, topping five other candidates. He will serve a special five-year term from October 30, 2026, to June 30, 2031.
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