Early Years and Education
He was born in Malaig "Big Water" Balindong, Lanao del Sur, Attended his secondary education at Mindanao State University. Took his Liberal Arts and Law degree at University of Manila. He served as one of the few Maranao Muslim student ever elected as President of the Student Council of University of Manila in 1971. A Student Activist who fought for reinstatement of civilian authority and student academic freedom during the regime of Ferdinand E. Marcos Martial Law.
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