Munir Arbison Jr.

Arbison was elected as the 2nd District Representative of Sulu in the 2022 elections under the Lakas-CMD party. As a congressman, he has focused on legislation aimed at improving healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities for his constituents.^[2]

Arbison gained prominence as one of the authors of the bill seeking to postpone the elections in the BARMM. The bill aimed to extend the transition period to ensure stability and development in the region. House Speaker Martin Romualdez defended the postponement, stating that it was "not a delay in progress" but a step toward long-term peace and development.^[3]

Arbison was among the lawmakers who supported the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. As a representative from Mindanao, he faced potential backlash from colleagues in the region but stood firm in his commitment to accountability and good governance.^[4]

In the 2025 elections, Arbison filed his Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) as the 1st Nominee** of the party-list group Kabalikat Patungo sa Umuunlad na Sistematiko at Organisadong Pangkabuhayan (KAPUSO PM). The group advocates for systematic and organized livelihood programs to uplift marginalized communities.^[2]