Sali (Languyan) and in-laws Matolo of Sapa-Sapa family of Tawi-Tawi

Governor Yshmael Sali heads the province with his son as vice governor, his brother as Languyan mayor, his nephew in Congress and a wife as Sapa-Sapa mayor; her sister won a Bangsamoro Parliament seat in 2026.

7 documented relatives · 7 currently in public office · 8 documented relationships · Province of Tawi-Tawi

In Tawi-Tawi the family currently holds office through Yshmael “Mang” Ismail Sali (Governor of Tawi-Tawi (2019-present); former mayor of Languyan (2013-2019)), Al-Syed Abdulla Sali (Vice governor of Tawi-Tawi (2022-present, re-elected 2025); former member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority parliament (a BARMM MP in March 2022)) and Dimszar Matba Sali (Representative, Tawi-Tawi lone district (2022-present)).

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Who they are

Yshmael “Mang” Ismail Sali

Governor of Tawi-Tawi (2019-present); former mayor of Languyan (2013-2019)

In office

Sources: Rappler · Tawi-Tawi location page (2025 officials with full names); Rappler · Who is Yshmael Sali; Provincial Government of Tawi-Tawi · The Governor

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Al-Syed Abdulla Sali

Vice governor of Tawi-Tawi (2022-present, re-elected 2025); former member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority parliament (a BARMM MP in March 2022)

In office

Sources: Rappler · Tawi-Tawi location page (2025 officials with full names); [SPECIAL REPORT] Mindanao 2022 to 2025: fat and obese dynasties rule (2) (MindaNews; read via web.archive.org/web/20260618225121/); Rappler · Marcos, Sara score big in Tawi-Tawi with support of province's key leaders

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Abduhasan Ismail Sali

Mayor of Languyan

In office

Sources: Rappler · Tawi-Tawi location page (2025 officials with full names); [SPECIAL REPORT] Mindanao 2022 to 2025: fat and obese dynasties rule (2) (MindaNews; read via web.archive.org/web/20260618225121/)

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Dimszar Matba Sali

Representative, Tawi-Tawi lone district (2022-present)

In office

Sources: Rappler · Tawi-Tawi location page (2025 officials with full names); MindaNews · Families capture key posts in Sulu Archipelago (read via web.archive.org)

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Rhodesia Matolo “Odet” Sali

Mayor of Sapa-Sapa (unopposed 2025; mayor already in 2022)

In office

Sources: Rappler · Tawi-Tawi location page (2025 officials with full names); Rappler · Tawi-Tawi governor's sister-in-law tops 3rd District race for BARMM Parliament; Rappler · Marcos, Sara score big in Tawi-Tawi with support of province's key leaders

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Rhosatina “Tina” Sulayman Matolo-De Asis

Member of Parliament-elect, Bangsamoro Parliament, Tawi-Tawi 3rd district (elected 14 Sep 2026; term from 30 Oct 2026); former Sapa-Sapa municipal administrator

In office

Sources: Rappler · Tawi-Tawi governor's sister-in-law tops 3rd District race for BARMM Parliament; Rappler · BARMM polls: Over half of Tawi-Tawi bets have ties to political families

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Putli Aisa Sulayman Matolo

Municipal councilor, Sapa-Sapa (2025); former mayor of Sapa-Sapa

In office

Sources: Rappler · Tawi-Tawi location page (2025 officials with full names); Rappler · Tawi-Tawi governor's sister-in-law tops 3rd District race for BARMM Parliament

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How they are related

• Yshmael “Mang” Ismail Sali and Al-Syed Abdulla Sali — Father → sonBloodEvidence: MindaNews · [SPECIAL REPORT] Mindanao 2022 to 2025: fat and obese dynasties rule (2) (read via web.archive.org snapshot 2025-04-20) · “In Tawi-Tawi, reelected Governor Yshmael Sali is joined by his son, Al-Syed, who was elected Vice Governor.”; Provincial Government of Tawi-Tawi · The Governor; Rappler · Political clans easily win reelection in Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-tawi; MindaNews · Families capture key posts in Sulu Archipelago (read via web.archive.org)
• Yshmael “Mang” Ismail Sali and Abduhasan Ismail Sali — BrothersBloodEvidence: MindaNews · [SPECIAL REPORT] Mindanao 2022 to 2025: fat and obese dynasties rule (2) (read via web.archive.org snapshot 2025-04-20) · “The governor’s nephew, Dimszar, is the lone district representative to Congress while the governor’s brother, Abduhasan, is mayor of Languyan town.”
• Abduhasan Ismail Sali and Dimszar Matba Sali — Father → sonBloodEvidence: MindaNews · [SPECIAL REPORT] Mindanao 2022 to 2025: fat and obese dynasties rule (2) (read via web.archive.org snapshot 2025-04-20) · “Abduhasan is the father of Dimszar.”
• Yshmael “Mang” Ismail Sali and Dimszar Matba Sali — Uncle → nephewBloodEvidence: MindaNews · Families capture key posts in Sulu Archipelago (read via web.archive.org) · “The governor’s nephew, Dimszar, a neophyte politician, won as congressman against incumbent Rep. Ruby Sahali.”; [SPECIAL REPORT] Mindanao 2022 to 2025: fat and obese dynasties rule (2) (MindaNews; read via web.archive.org/web/20260618225121/); Rappler · Political clans easily win reelection in Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-tawi
• Yshmael “Mang” Ismail Sali and Rhodesia Matolo “Odet” Sali — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Rappler · Tawi-Tawi governor's sister-in-law tops 3rd District race for BARMM Parliament · “She is the sister of Sapa-Sapa Mayor Rhodesia Matolo-Sali, who is married to Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael Sali.”; Rappler · BARMM polls: Over half of Tawi-Tawi bets have ties to political families; Politiko Mindanao · Mayor Dayang Odet Sali shows some love to hubby
• Rhodesia Matolo “Odet” Sali and Rhosatina “Tina” Sulayman Matolo-De Asis — SistersBloodEvidence: Rappler · Tawi-Tawi governor's sister-in-law tops 3rd District race for BARMM Parliament · “She is the sister of Sapa-Sapa Mayor Rhodesia Matolo-Sali, who is married to Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael Sali.”; Rappler · BARMM polls: Over half of Tawi-Tawi bets have ties to political families
• Putli Aisa Sulayman Matolo and Rhosatina “Tina” Sulayman Matolo-De Asis — Mother → daughterBloodEvidence: Rappler · Tawi-Tawi governor's sister-in-law tops 3rd District race for BARMM Parliament · “She is also the daughter of former Sapa-Sapa mayor Putli Aisa Sulayman Matolo.”; Rappler · BARMM polls: Over half of Tawi-Tawi bets have ties to political families
• Yshmael “Mang” Ismail Sali and Rhosatina “Tina” Sulayman Matolo-De Asis — Brother-in-law → sister-in-lawMarriageEvidence: Rappler · BARMM polls: Over half of Tawi-Tawi bets have ties to political families · “Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael Sali’s sister-in-law, Rhosatina Sulayman Matolo-De Asis, is among those seeking a seat in the third district.”; Rappler · Tawi-Tawi governor's sister-in-law tops 3rd District race for BARMM Parliament

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.

Sources

1. Rappler · Tawi-Tawi location page (2025 officials with full names) · 2026-09
2. Rappler · Who is Yshmael Sali · 2025-03-13
3. Provincial Government of Tawi-Tawi · The Governor · Read September 2026
4. [SPECIAL REPORT] Mindanao 2022 to 2025: fat and obese dynasties rule (2) (MindaNews; read via web.archive.org/web/20260618225121/) · 2022-07
5. Rappler · Marcos, Sara score big in Tawi-Tawi with support of province's key leaders · 2022-03
6. MindaNews · Families capture key posts in Sulu Archipelago (read via web.archive.org) · 2022-05-12
7. Rappler · Tawi-Tawi governor's sister-in-law tops 3rd District race for BARMM Parliament · 2026-09-14
8. Rappler · BARMM polls: Over half of Tawi-Tawi bets have ties to political families · 2026-09-07
9. MindaNews · [SPECIAL REPORT] Mindanao 2022 to 2025: fat and obese dynasties rule (2) (read via web.archive.org snapshot 2025-04-20) · “In Tawi-Tawi, reelected Governor Yshmael Sali is joined by his son, Al-Syed, who was elected Vice Governor.” · 2022-07-12
10. Rappler · Political clans easily win reelection in Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-tawi · 2022-05-12
11. MindaNews · [SPECIAL REPORT] Mindanao 2022 to 2025: fat and obese dynasties rule (2) (read via web.archive.org snapshot 2025-04-20) · “The governor’s nephew, Dimszar, is the lone district representative to Congress while the governor’s brother, Abduhasan, is mayor of Languyan town.” · 2022-07-12
12. MindaNews · [SPECIAL REPORT] Mindanao 2022 to 2025: fat and obese dynasties rule (2) (read via web.archive.org snapshot 2025-04-20) · “Abduhasan is the father of Dimszar.” · 2022-07-12
13. MindaNews · Families capture key posts in Sulu Archipelago (read via web.archive.org) · “The governor’s nephew, Dimszar, a neophyte politician, won as congressman against incumbent Rep. Ruby Sahali.” · 2022-05-12
14. Rappler · Tawi-Tawi governor's sister-in-law tops 3rd District race for BARMM Parliament · “She is the sister of Sapa-Sapa Mayor Rhodesia Matolo-Sali, who is married to Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael Sali.” · 2026-09-14
15. Politiko Mindanao · Mayor Dayang Odet Sali shows some love to hubby · 2021-06-15
16. Rappler · Tawi-Tawi governor's sister-in-law tops 3rd District race for BARMM Parliament · “She is also the daughter of former Sapa-Sapa mayor Putli Aisa Sulayman Matolo.” · 2026-09-14
17. Rappler · BARMM polls: Over half of Tawi-Tawi bets have ties to political families · “Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael Sali’s sister-in-law, Rhosatina Sulayman Matolo-De Asis, is among those seeking a seat in the third district.” · 2026-09-07

Other families documented in Tawi-Tawi

• Sahali (Panglima Sugala)Former governor Sadikul Sahali (died 2024) was followed into office by his son Nurbert (governor, now Panglima Sugala mayor) and daughters Ruby (vice governor, congresswoman) and Reggie (ARMM vice governor, town mayor); Ruby's daughter Dayang Iman is vice mayor.
• Que (Bongao)Three brothers of the Que family, sons of former mayor Albert Que, hold Bongao's mayoralty and vice mayoralty and a 2026 Bangsamoro Parliament seat; Bongao has had a Que mayor since 2001.
• Ahaja (Sitangkai and Sibutu)Sitangkai's mayoralty has passed among Ahajas since the late 1990s (Tiblan, Serbin, Tiblan, now Tiblan's son Allan); board member and ex-vice governor Michail Ahaja is married to Sibutu Mayor Nur-Fitra Pajiji-Ahaja, and lost the 2026 parliament race to a relative.
• MatbaFormer governor Hadjiril Matba's son Rashidin was twice governor and then congressman and is married to Agusan del Norte's Angelica Amante-Matba; Hadjimar Matba, a relative of South Ubian Mayor Hadzri Matba, won a 2026 parliament seat.
• Jamalul (Turtle Islands)Turtle Islands' mayor and vice mayor are both Jamaluls and are the parents of 2026 parliament candidate Sanya Jamalul.
• Muksin (Mapun)Mapun Mayor Suraida Fabello-Muksin, in office since 2019, is married to former mayor Kennedy Hussin Muksin.

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