Zaldy Ampatuan | |
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5th Governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | |
In office September 30, 2005 – November 25, 2009 | |
Vice Governor | Ansaruddin Alonto Adiong |
Preceded by | Parouk Hussin |
Succeeded by | Ansaruddin Alonto Adiong (Acting) Mujiv Hataman |
Member of the ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly from Maguindanao's 2nd congressional district | |
In office October 1, 1993 – March 31, 1998 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Zaldy Uy Ampatuan August 22, 1967 |
Political party | Lakas–CMD/Lakas–Kampi–CMD (until 2009)[1] |
Spouse | Johaira Midtimbang[2] |
Children | 4[3] |
Parent | Andal Ampatuan Sr. (father) |
Relatives | Andal Ampatuan Jr. (brother) |
Known for | One of the perpetrators of the Maguindanao massacre |
Nickname | Datu Puti |
Criminal information | |
Criminal status | Currently incarcerated at New Bilibid Prison |
Conviction(s) | 58 counts of murder |
Criminal penalty | Reclusion perpetua (40 years imprisonment) and ₱155.6 million in damages |
Zaldy Uy Ampatuan (born August 22, 1967) is a Filipino convicted mass murderer and former politician. He is one of the main perpetrators of the Maguindanao massacre along with his father, brothers, and nephews. He served as governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) from 2005 until his suspension in 2009 due to his role in the massacre. He was a member of the ARMM Legislative Assembly from 1993 to 1998.
As one of the sons of Andal Ampatuan Sr., he is part of a powerful political dynasty based in Maguindanao.