Hashim Salamat

Hashim Salamat was a Filipino military officer and politician who served as the third President of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) from 2001 to 2005. He was also a key leader of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), an organization fighting for greater autonomy for Muslim Filipinos. Known for his dedication to peace and development, Salamat worked to promote stability and progress within Mindanao, a major island in the Philippines with a significant Muslim population. His leadership is remembered for efforts to bridge communities and foster regional self-governance.