The ''wa'lī'' of Bangsamoro is the ceremonial head of the

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Bangsamoro, officially the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM; ; ), is an Autonomous regions of the Philippines, autonomous region in the Philippines, located in the southwestern portion of the island of Mindanao. Replacin ...

, an

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within the

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. The first '' wa'lī'', Khalipha Nando, was appointed by the interim Bangsamoro Parliament on March 29, 2019, during its inaugural session.

Muslim Guiamaden Sheikh Muslim M. Guiamaden (born September 20, 1963) is a Filipino people, Filipino politician. He is affiliated with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and is currently serving as the second Wa'lī of Bangsamoro, Wa'lī of Bangsamoro. Early life ...

is the incumbent wa'lī since May 13, 2024.

Background

Function

The ''Wa'lī'' is an elective position within the government of the

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region Bangsamoro, officially the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM; ; ), is an autonomous region in the Philippines, located in the southwestern portion of the island of Mindanao. Replacing the Autonomous Region in Muslim Minda ...

and is considered the ceremonial head of the region. The holder of the position has the legal right to perform the following ceremonial functions: Moral guardianship of the region; preside over the opening of the Bangsamoro Parliament; administer oaths of office; dissolve Parliament on advice of the

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; call for the election of a new Parliament, and attend various public ceremonies. The tenure of the ''Wa'lī'' is six years, except the first holder of the position which was appointed by the interim Bangsamoro Parliament, headed by the Bangsamoro Transition Authority which would hold office for only three years.

Eligibility

A ''Wa'lī'' must be at least 40 years old and a Filipino citizen by birth, according to law. They must be a registered voter in the Bangsamoro and a resident for at least 15 years, able to read and write in Filipino, English, and Arabic, as well as have no prior conviction of any criminal or administrative offense. The ''Wa'lī'' is elected by Parliament from a list of eligible individuals prepared by the Council of Leaders.

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