Former MP Eddie Mapag Alih

We commend the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the exceptional success of the 1447 Hajj Season! Alhamdulillah!☝️👏

Secretary-General Praises Outstanding Success of 1447 Season and Commends Exceptional Efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Serving the Pilgrims.

Congratulations on your Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership and Supervision- The GAWAD SULO NG PAMUMUNO conferred by ASSETT of the Philippines, Inc., KAFAMPI, and M.E. Publications during the 2nd Gawad Pamana ng Pluma International at Hotel Supreme Convention Plaza on May 31, 2026.

We are proud of you, Hon. Associate Justice Edilwasif Tapsiril Baddiri, Court of Appeals of the Philippines!

From the shores of Sulu to the halls of the Court of Appeals — 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗶's story is one for the books.

Born on December 13, 1975, and a full-blooded 𝗧𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗴 from the Sulu Archipelago, Justice Baddiri didn't just climb the ladder of the Philippine legal system — he helped build a wider rung for the rest of us to follow.

His academic path alone is something to pause and appreciate. He earned his 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬, then went on to win a 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟰 — one of the most competitive academic grants in the country. That brought him to the 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗙. 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, where he completed his 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟲. Ateneo. Harvard. Fulbright. And he carried all of that back home — back to the Bangsamoro people.

Before the Court of Appeals, he served as a legislator in Sulu, gave pro bono legal counsel to indigent clients, championed human rights cases, and taught the Philippine Constitution to the next generation. He spent five years as a 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀, then entered the judiciary in 2015 as Presiding Judge of RTC Branch 115 in Pasay City, eventually rising to Executive Judge.

On February 24, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed him 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀. He took his oath before Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo on April 11, 2025 — becoming the fifth Tausug jurist to ever sit on the appellate court.

Fifth. In the entire history of the Philippines.

And he's still going. As 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, he continues to push for Shari'ah court modernization and the deeper integration of Islamic legal tradition into the national justice system. As a key convener of the 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, he's investing in the generation that comes after him.

This is what Bangsamoro excellence looks like. Rooted in faith, sharpened by education, and devoted to justice for all. 🤲🏽

Read more: https://wiki.maranaw.com/index.php/Edilwasif_Tapsiril_Baddiri

𝐄𝐢𝐝’𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐡𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐔𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝.

As we commemorate this sacred occasion of sacrifice, faith, and obedience to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, may the spirit of Eid’l Adha strengthen our commitment to compassion, unity, and service to one another.

While I continue to partake in this blessed Hajj journey in Makkah, the Bangsamoro people remain constantly in my thoughts and prayers. In every du’a, I pray for lasting peace in our homeland, for stronger and more resilient communities, for the well-being of every Bangsamoro family, and for a future guided by justice, harmony, and shared prosperity.

I also fervently include in my prayers our brothers and sisters in Palestine and all communities around the world experiencing hardship, oppression, and conflict. May Allah grant them protection, strength, relief from suffering, and a just and lasting peace.

Eid’l Adha reminds us of the profound lessons of sacrifice and devotion exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS)—that true faith is manifested through sincerity, humility, and our willingness to serve humanity for the sake of Allah.

May this blessed celebration inspire us to extend kindness to those in need, strengthen the bonds within our communities, and renew our collective hope for a peaceful and progressive Bangsamoro.

From Makkah, I extend my warmest greetings to all. May Allah accept our sacrifices, prayers, and good deeds, and may He continue to shower our people and our nation with His mercy and guidance.

Taqabbalallāhu minnā wa minkum ṣāliḥ al-a'māl!
— 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐄𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐡, 𝐏𝐡𝐃 (𝐡.𝐜.)
Deputy Minister
Ministry of the Interior and Local Government – BARMM