Esmael Mangudadatu is the governor of Maguindanao ... It's been 10 years since the massacre happened and Thursday's trial saw verdicts on more than 100 suspects including members of the Ampatuan ...
Initially, his appointment faced opposition from Mariam Mangudadatu and Ainee Sinsuat, elected governor and vice governor, respectively, of the now-defunct Maguindanao province. The province was ...