Iqbal–Abas family of Cotabato City

Former Comelec chairman Sheriff Abas, elected to the Bangsamoro Parliament in 2026 for Cotabato City's 1st district, is the nephew of BARMM education minister and BTA member Mohagher Iqbal.

2 documented relatives · 2 currently in public office · 1 documented relationship · Independent city of Cotabato City

Relationship map of the Iqbal–Abas family in Cotabato City

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Who they are

Sheriff Manimbayan Abas

Bangsamoro Parliament member-elect, Cotabato City 1st district (2026, UBJP); former Comelec chairman

In office

Sources: Rappler · BARMM polls: Who are competing in Cotabato, the regional center? (John Sitchon); Inquirer · LIST: District representatives for Bangsamoro Parliament released (Chelsy Claire Perez)

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Mohagher Iqbal

BARMM Minister of Basic, Higher and Technical Education; Bangsamoro Transition Authority member; MILF peace negotiator

In office

Sources: Rappler · BARMM polls: Who are competing in Cotabato, the regional center? (John Sitchon)

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How they are related

Mohagher Iqbal and Sheriff Manimbayan Abas — Uncle → nephewBloodEvidence: Rappler · Ex-Comelec chair wins Cotabato City 1st District seat in BARMM Parliament · “Abas is the nephew of UBJP second nominee Mohagher Iqbal, former BARMM education minister and the MILF's longest-serving peace negotiator.”; Rappler · BARMM polls: Who are competing in Cotabato, the regional center? (John Sitchon)

How this was researched

Researched September 2026 against Comelec 2025 results. Every relationship is quoted from a published source; people who share a surname without a published statement of kinship are left out. Family relationships do not imply wrongdoing or political agreement.

Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.

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