Ainee Sinsuat

Fatima Ainee Limbona-Sinsuat is a Filipina politician who currently serves as the Vice Governor of Maguindanao del Norte.[2][3] She became the Vice Governor of Maguindanao on June 30, 2022, after winning the election.[4]

Ainee Sinsuat
Sinsuat in 2023
Vice Governor of Maguindanao del Norte
Assumed office
April 5, 2023
Appointed byFerdinand Marcos Jr.
GovernorAbdulraof Macacua (OIC)
Acting Governor of Maguindanao del Norte
In office
October 13, 2022 – April 5, 2023
Vice GovernorSharifudin Mastura
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byAbdulraof Macacua (OIC)
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
Succeeded byPosition abolished
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 Norter charter that dictates the initial province officials presumes 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 would be designated as Officer in Charge (OIC) vice governor of Maguindanao del Norte by President Bongbong Marcos. Abdulraof Macacua was named OIC governor. [12]

Notes
  1. Self-appointed role assumed under the province charter; unrecognized by the national and Bangsamoro government
  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.
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