Esmael Mangudadatu date of birth:
August 15, 1968
How old is Esmael Mangudadatu?
57
What is Esmael Mangudadatu nationality?
Filipino
What is Esmael Mangudadatu's occupation?
Politician
Short Biography
Esmael "Toto" Mangudadatu (or Ismael "Toto" Mangudadatu) (b. August 15, 1968) is the Governor of Maguindanao, in the Philippines. Mangudadatu was elected for governor of Maguindanao after defeating his closest rival, Ombra Sinsuat by a margin of 12, 705 votes. The race came to international attention after the 2009 Maguindanao massacre during which his wife, sisters, aides, and lawyers, plus several journalists were kidnapped and murdered. Andal Ampatuan, Jr., against whom Mangudadatu was running for Governor, wasą¤µ charged with the murders. He denies that he was involved.