2019 Sulu congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Sulu, Philippines has 19 municipalities namely Banguingui, Hadji Panglima Tahil, Indanan, Jolo, Kalingalan Caluang, Lugus, Luuk, Maimbung, Omar, Panamao, Pandami, Panglima Estino, Pangutaran, Parang, Pata, Patikul, Siasi, Talipao and Tapul. The capital of the province is Jolo.

Born in Maimbung, Abdusakur “Sakur” Mahail Tan was a councilor in Jolo from 1981 to 1987, the congressman of the first district of Sulu from 1987 to 1992 and the governor of the province from 1996 to 2001. He served as the province’s governor from June 2007 to June 2013 and vice governor from June 2013 to May 2016.

On July 13, 2018, Tan turned 68. On June 30, 2019, he will assume office again as the governor of Sulu. 

2019 Sulu election results

On May 13, 2019, voters in Sulu elected their two new congressmen, governor, vice governor and board members as part of the 2019 Philippine national general election. Here are the partial and unofficial results from the Commission on Election (COMELEC):

1st Legislative District Congressman

• Samier Tan: 83,670
• Yusop Jikiri: 65,928

2nd Legislative District Congressman

• Abdulmunir “Munir” Mundoc Arbison: 49,617
• Nurhaipa Berto: 33,101
• Munir Arbison Jr: 2,550
• Don Ajiji: 256

Governor

• Abdusakur Tan: 158,443
• Benjamin Loong: 113,538
• Abdulkarim Misuari: 649
• Kadra Masihul: 543

Vice Governor

• Abdusakur Tan II: 134,633
• Malcon Tulawie: 98,843

1st Provincial District Board Members

1. Indah Loong-Karanain: 75,857
2. Al-Minzhen Suhuri: 72,767
3. Crisanta Hayudini: 67,724
4. Charina Isahac: 67,481
5. Alnakar Tulawie: 64,074
6. Sulaiman Burahan: 63,562
7. Albakil Jikiri: 60,935
8. Siyang Loong: 50,967
9. Wasip Hailid: 44,274
10. Harun Bakil: 8,537
11. Wilson Isnain: 2,181
12. Rasidin Joel: 1,498

2nd Provincial District Board Members 

1. Raihana Adam: 39,167
2. Nadia Alih: 38,388
3. Nurwina Sahidula: 32,934
4. Rudenhar Anni: 28,540
5. Berham Imlan: 27,089
6. Al Sarapuddin: 26,768
7. Muhajir Ajibon: 25,046
8. Akmadhan Sitin: 24,492
9. Ayob Pulahong: 24,380
10. Dornie Daud: 23,182
11. Radz Burahan: 23,084
12. Abdul-Aziz Jalim: 3,444
13. Jamar Omar: 3,137
14. Yasher Alih: 2,636
15. Allang Guraili Jr: 1,132
16. Bhala Badah: 929
17. Altohami Nasirul: 678

Representing Jolo, Nur Shaira Ventura was one of the 40 contestants of Miss Millennial Philippines 2018, which aired on GMA Network as a segment of the show “Eat Bulaga” from August 25, 2018 to October 27, 2018. She finished in the Top 10.