Gutoc-Tomawis, Samira Ali (Liberal Party)

Gutoc-Tomawis, Samira Ali (Liberal Party)

PERSONAL DETAILS

Age: 44 (Born December 19, 1974)

Place of Residence: Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur

Political Party: Liberal Party

Incumbent Senator: No

Terms as Senator: N/A

 

FAMILY MEMBERS IN OFFICE

N/A

 

SALIENT ISSUES AND POSITION

Martial Law in Mindanao: Against

War on Drugs: Against

Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL): For

Federalism: Against

Anti Discrimination Bill - For

 

POLICY FOCUS/PLATFORM

Inclusive Mindanao development

Women’s rights and empowerment

Youth protection

Peace

Rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs)

LGBTQ rights

 

EDUCATION

Primary:

Secondary:

Tertiary:

BA Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman

Graduate Studies:

M International Studies, University of the Philippines Diliman (2001)

Bachelor of Laws, Arellano University (2006)

Honorary Degrees:

Others:

Fellow, Oxford Center of Islamic Studies (2003)

 

AFFILIATIONS

Former Director, Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines

Founding Member, Asian Peace Alliance

Member, Asia-Pacific Peace Research Association

Contributor, Asian Muslim Action Network’s AMANAH publication

Former Director, Marawi Resort Hotel, Inc.

Former President, Muslim Youth and Student Alliance-Manila

Convenor, Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy

Organizer, Ranao Rescue Team (RRT)

Former President, UP Muslim Students Association

Former Mindanao coordinator, Young Moro Professionals Network (YMPN)

 

GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE

Executive

None

Legislative

Former Assemblywoman, ARMM Legislative Assembly.

Judiciary

None

Local Government

None

Others

Former Member, Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC)

Former Member, Philippine Army Multi-sectoral Advisory Board

 

SOURCES

CNN Philippines. Twitter post. January 26, 2019. 6:00 p.m. https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines/status/1089100633888751616

GMA News. Facebook album. Updated February 9, 2019. https://www.facebook.com/pg/gmanews/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157236427236977

Mawalill, Amir. November 12, 2018. “Esq&a: Samira Gutoc.” https://www.esquiremag.ph/politics/samira-gutoc-marawi-a2238-20181112-lfrm3 (accessed February 17, 2019).

Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy. n.d. “Samira Ali Gutoc-Tomawis.” http://www.pcid.com.ph/personnel/samira-ali-gutoc-tomawis/ (accessed February 17, 2019).

Samira Gutoc. Facebook note. February 15, 2019. https://www.facebook.com/notes/samira-gutoc/sino-si-samira-gutoc/249459005944335/