Yshmael Sali
Yshmael Sali | |
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.jpg) Sali in 2023 | |
| Governor of Tawi-Tawi | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Rashidin Matba |
| Mayor of Languyan | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 10, 1964 Tawi-Tawi, Philippines |
| Political party | PFP (2024–present) TOP (local party) |
| Other political affiliations | NUP (2016–2024) UNA (2013–2016) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Yshmael "Mang" Ismail Sali (born March 10, 1964) is a Filipino politician from the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. He currently serves as Governor of the province. He was first elected as Governor in 2019.[1][2][3]
He was formerly a barangay captain from 1988 to 1994 and mayor of Languyan, Tawi-Tawi.[4]
As governor
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As governor, Sali has launched a Passport-on-Wheels (POW) initiative in Tawi-Tawi, held from January 9-12, 2024 at the Datu Amirbahar Jaafar Convention Center in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). This program sought to facilitate seamless passport issuance for the community in the province.[5]
In terms of diplomacy, Sali viewed Sabah as a significant economic partner.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Neophytes lead in Tawi-Tawi, Maguindanao, North Cotabato". Manila Bulletin News. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ^ "NPC inaugurates two new gensets in Languyan, Tawi, Tawi". www.napocor.gov.ph. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ^ Ranada, Pia (26 April 2019). "Sakur Tan rival Ben Loong hosts Sara Duterte, Hugpong in Sulu". Rappler. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ^ "Who is Yshmael Sali". RAPPLER. 2025-03-13. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Tolentino, Ariel Jerald (2024-01-15). "Gov. Yshmael Sali Spearheads Successful Passport Initiative". mindanao.politiko.com.ph. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "Tawi-Tawi governor reckons Sabah as economic partner". MindaNews. 2023-08-24. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
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