Naguib Sinarimbo
Filipino lawyer and politician
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Naguib Gani Sinarimbo (born January 31, 1972, in Pigcawayan, Cotabato[1]) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the Local Government Minister of Bangsamoro.[2]
Naguib Sinarimbo | |
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Official portrait as MP | |
| Bangsamoro Minister of the Interior and Local Government | |
| In office February 26, 2019 – December 6, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba |
| Member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament | |
| Assumed office September 15, 2022 | |
| Nominated by | Philippine national government |
| Appointed by | Bongbong Marcos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Naguib Gani Sinarimbo January 31, 1972 |
| Citizenship | Filipino |
| Party | SIAP (2024–) UBJP (2014–2024) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Career
Prior to the establishment of the Bangsamoro region, Sinarimbo served as consultant and resource person for the Philippine national government, armed non-state organizations, and non-governmental organizations. He was part of the Legal and Technical Working Group of the MILF Peace Panel which was involved in Philippine national government's peace negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). He also aided in the creation of a draft for the Bangsamoro Organic Law as well as the transition of the MILF into a non-armed advocacy group through helping them setting up the United Bangsamoro Justice Party.[2] Sinarimbo became the party's secretary general.[3]
Sinarimbo was appointed as the first minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government on February 26, 2019, by interim Bangsamoro Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim.[4] As local government minister, he has overseen the putting up of municipal government buildings and police stations in various towns in the region. He is also involved in organizing Bangsamoro's Rapid Emergency Action on Disaster Incidence.[5] He resigned on December 6, 2023.[6] Sinarimbo was succeeded by Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba on the following day.[7]
In April 2024, Sinarimbo joined the Serbisyong Inklusibo–Alyansang Progresibo (SIAP) political party.[8] He was believed to have been targeted in a grenade throwing incident on his cafe in Cotabato City in August 2024.[9]
In March 2025, Sinarimbo was appointed to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority and regional parliament by President Bongbong Marcos.[10]
Personal life
Sinarimbo is married to Rosslaini Alonto, the director-general of the Bangsamoro Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism.[11]
