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Abs Damahan

The Convincing victory of neophyte politician for the House of Rep. LP bet Jim Salliman Hataman .

Basilan Philippines- For the third times attempt of political derby is a sounding victory for the neophyte politician Congressman-elect Jim Salliman Hataman. The conclusive election results of the most feared province of Western Mindanao is finally concluded. The incumbent Governor Jum J. Akbar and Vice-Governor Al-Rasheed Sakkalahul retain their post respectively.

With a little background of his political career he won in 2001 as Mayor of Sumisip Municipality for one term. In his three years as Mayor, he accomplished of valuable projects and introduced a lot of livelihood programs for the people of Sumisip under development strategy “PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT” who suppose the continuity development goals of the Municipal Government, if only he can finish the mandated three terms as Mayor. But suddenly in 2004, he ran for Governor, but he defeated by the late Governor Wahab M. Akbar and won by landslide. And again in 2007, he run for Congressman against former Governor Akbar with the same fate, he lost the contest for the House seat of lone District of Basilan. Finally, in 2010 his lucky year and lucky numbers, he won the contest with convincing political victory of his political career. A kind of politician never surrender to fight political foe until such time, he reached the goals of triumph.

Congressman Hataman success in politics would be turning point of event for the Basilenos, if he is seriously enough works for the good of the province continuing of his agenda for PEACE and DEVELOPMENT” of Basilan. He has the chance for a strong lobbyist in the Hall of Congress at the lower House. As Liberal Party (LP) Members, he can do a lot for Basilan, if only he can establish good relation and connection with the Chief Executive. Basilan is an orphan Local Government Unit (LGU) needs a special attention by the National Government to address the complexity problems of the most feared province of Western Mindanao. This must be comprehensive packages of development strategy phase by phase approach by both national and local government to come-up with the concept of multi sectoral sustainable approach for long term solution.

My final advise to my cousin Congressman Jim Hataman his first step to reconcile all political factions of the province and sit-down together to lay down comprehensive development programs of the province. He should never turn-back the opportunity given to him by the Basilenos. He should talk with the Governor and Mayors of the 10 Municipalities. He is now the father of the Basilan an inclusive leader for all Basilenos. I know him from head to foot; he is serious man and good leader. Congratulation and wish you more success ahead for the good vision of Basilan.

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