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Gerry A. Salapuddin


Gerry Ajul Salapuddin, 55, former Basilan representative, denied any hand in Batasan bombing, even as he confirmed that an alleged Abu Sayyaf bandit being linked to the incident was a former driver. ISSUES
  • Rival of Akbar political clan. Salapuddin filed an electoral protest against Jum Jainuddin-Akbar, first wife of Wahab Akbar, who defeated him in the gubernatorial race.
PERSONAL
  • Nickname: Gerry, Faihk
  • Date of Birth: March 25, 1952
  • Place of Birth: Tuburan, Basilan Province
  • Citizenship: Filipino
  • Religion: Islam
  • Daughter: Rabia A. Salapuddin
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
  • Masters in Public Administration, Basilan State College
  • Bachelor of Laws, Basilan State College
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Basilan State College
  • High School, Basilan City High School
  • Elementary, Tuburan Elementary School
CAREER
  • Representative, Basilan, 1998-2007
  • Governor, Basilan, 1988-1998
  • Member, LTP, Region IX; Autonomous Region, 1984-1986
TRAININGS AND GRANTS
  • 1-month Study Tour/Grant, Germany on Local Autonomy, Germany, Foreign Institute, Berlin, Germany, 1992
  • 2-month Program on Regional Development Management, AIM Makati, 1989
  • 3-day Seminar on effective Local Gov’t ; DAP, Tagaytay, 1988
AFFILIATIONS
  • President, Tanju Basilan, Inc., 1999-2001
  • Board of Director, League of Provinces of the Philippines, 1992-1996
  • Vice President, Governors League of the Philippines, 1992-1995
  • President, Confederation of Mindanao Governors and Mayors, 1989-1992
  • Founder, Basilan Muslim Youth Congress, 1988
  • Adviser, United Iyakan Association of the Philippines, Inc., 1985-Present
  • Initiated The establishment of the Basilan State College, 1985
  • President, Young Muslim Professional Association, 1984-1992
  • Acting Chairman, MNLF Basilan, 1972-1984
AWARDS
  • Outstanding Congressman of the Year, Philippine Experimental Educational Research Society, Inc.-Concerned Media, Inc., 1999
  • Certificate of Recognition for his invaluable help, Kapisanan ng mga Direktor sa Pelikulang Pilipino (KDPP)
  • Exceptional Achiever of the New Millennium -ADE International Development Foundations, Inc.
  • Dakilang Ama Award–New Life on Family Development and Youth Council, Inc.
  • Outstanding Congressman in the Region for 1998
  • Asusasyon ng Komentarista at Anawnser ng Pilipinas Award of Service (for being the founder of the Basilan Stae College)-Basilan State College
  • Outstanding Congressman of Region IX for 1999 (Millenium Award), Asussasyon ng Komentarista at Anawnser sa Pilipinas
  • Outstanding Public Servant of the Year"-Millennial Lingkod Bayan-Service National Award 2000
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