Parouk S. Hussin[1] is a Filipino politician, doctor, and former rebel who was the Governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) from 2001 to 2005.
Parouk Hussin | |
|---|---|
| 4th Governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | |
| In office December 27, 2001 – September 30, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Nur Misuari Alvarez Isnaji (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Zaldy Ampatuan |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (until 2005) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Moro National Liberation Front |
Political career edit
Hussin was elected as Governor of the now defunct Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) during the 2001 elections. Mahid Mutilan was elected as his vice governor.[2][3][4] He ran under the Lakas–CMD Party, the same party of then incumbent President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.[5] However his assumption to office would be delayed since his predecessor inter governor Alvarez Isnaji refused to vacate the position. Isnaji had the regional trial court issue a temporary restraining order, believing that under the ARMM charter Hussin can only assume office in 2002 since he was elected a month after the supposed start of his tenure.[6] The restraining order was later lifted.[7]
Hussin would take over on December 27, 2001.[8] His took his oath-taking before President Arroyo in Cotabato City on January 5, 2002.[9] Under his tenure, he established the Regional Peace and Order Council which provides a mechanism for traditional dispute resolution in the ARMM.[10]
He ran for Senator in the 2004 national elections under the Koalisyon ng Katapatan at Karanasan sa Kinabukasan (K4) coalition and supported President Arroyo's successful re-election bid.[11][12]
Hussin was part of the Lakas–CMD Party until 2005. He left after the party decided to endorse Zaldy Ampatuan as its gubernatorial candidate in the 2005 ARMM elections.[13] Hussin did launch a bid to retain his position in the elections but withdrew his candidacy.[14] He cited the MNLF's decision to boycott the elections due to the Arroyo administration endorsement of Ampatuan, a non-MNLF member and the "credibility crisis" affecting the Commission on Elections arising from the Hello Garci scandal as among the reasons for his withdrawal.[5] Ampatuan won the elections and Hussin turned over the governorship on September 30, 2005.[15]
Hussin's purchase of medical kits from Geneve SA Philippines in 2003 when he was governor would be a subject of a legal case filed in 2008. He would be convicted for violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act in March 2021 by the Sandiganbayan for irregularities regarding the transaction.[16][17]
Involvement in the MNLF edit
Hussin is a longtime member of the separatist group Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). He was part of the Executive Council of 15, a faction within the MNLF which stopped recognizing founder Nur Misuari as its chairman in May 2001.[2] [3]
In December 2006, he was removed from his position as foreign affairs chief in the MNLF by the faction led by secretary general Muslimin Sema.[18] Hussin alleged that his removal was because he was trying to unite the organization under close cooperation with the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) and founding chairman Misuari. [19] Sema said he was removed due to a "very serious" undisclosed grounds.[18]
Personal life edit
Hussin is an ethnic Tausug from Maimbung, Sulu.[18] He is also a doctor by profession.[20]
References edit
- ^ "ARMM History". Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Local Government. Archived from the original on January 14, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ a b "Hussin to be new ARMM governor". Gulf News. November 30, 2001. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ a b Gubal, Mama (December 4, 2001). "Hussin proclaimed as new ARMM governor". Arab News. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Unson, John (September 13, 2013). "Nur Misuari as leader of the ARMM and MNLF". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ a b Unson, John (August 8, 2005). "With heavy heart, Hussin bids goodbye". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ "Alvarez S. Isnaji backgrounder". GMA News. June 20, 2008. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Saludar, Ely (January 6, 2002). "Pag-upo ng bagong ARMM Governor tuloy na" [Assumption of new ARMM Governor to go ahead]. The Philippine Star (in Filipino). Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ Unson, John (December 28, 2001). "Hussin finally takes over as ARMM governor". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ Unson, John (January 6, 2002). "Hussin takes over strife-torn ARMM". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ "ARMM, hataw sa pag-unlad" [ARMM, experiences a boom in progress]. The Philippine Star. February 16, 2004. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ Tolentino, Lilia (February 27, 2004). "SMEs suportado ni Hussin" [SMEs supported by Hussin]. The Philippine Star (in Filipino). Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ Tolentino, Lilia (February 19, 2004). "Solon inismol ni ARMM Gov. Hussin" [Solon belittled by ARMM Gov. Hussin]. The Philippine Star (in Filipino). Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ "Hussin bolts ruling party". The Philippine Star. June 24, 2005. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "Arroyo Ally Elected Governor of Autonomous Philippine Muslim Region". Voice of America. August 13, 2005. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ Unson, John (August 20, 2005). "Ampatuan, Hussin working on smooth transition of power". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ Pulta, Benjamin (March 24, 2021). "Sandigan convicts 2 ex-ARMM execs in 2003 medical kit purchase". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Cruz, Maricel (March 25, 2021). "2 former ARMM execs sentenced to 10 years each". Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c Unson, John (December 23, 2006). "MNLF strips Hussin of his position". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Unson, John (December 24, 2006). "Hussin hits 'renegade' MNLF leaders over sacking". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Gubal, Mama (December 7, 2001). "Manila accused of using 'divide and rule' tactics". Arab News. Retrieved June 22, 2022.