Guimid Matalam
Datu Guimid Panalangin Matalam (December 15, 1937 – May 17, 2022), also known as Jimmy Matalam, was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the representative for Maguindanao's 2nd congressional district in the Philippine House of Representatives from 1987 to 1992 and from 2001 to 2004.
Datu Guimid Panalangin Matalam (December 15, 1937 – May 17, 2022), also known as Jimmy Matalam, was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the representative for Maguindanao's 2nd congressional district in the Philippine House of Representatives from 1987 to 1992 and from 2001 to 2004. He previously served as vice governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao from 1996 to 2001 and as a member of the ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly from 1993 to 1996, concurrently serving as its speaker.[1][2]
Early life and education
Guimid Panalangin Matalam was born on December 15, 1937, in Pagalungan, Maguindanao, to Datu Udtog Matalam Sr. and Pinamili Panalangin. He attended Pagalungan Elementary School for his primary education and Davao City High School for his secondary education. In 1958, Matalam graduated from the University of Mindanao with a Bachelor of Arts degree and later earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from Far Eastern University in 1962.[1]
Early career
Matalam worked as a technical assistant in the office of House speaker pro tempore Salipada Pendatun from 1962 to 1965. He was later elected to Region XII's Regional Legislative Assembly in the 1979 Sangguniang Pampook elections.[1]
House of Representatives (1987–1992)
Following the restoration of Congress in 1987, Matalam successfully ran for the seat representing Maguindanao's 2nd congressional district in the House of Representatives under PDP–Laban. At the opening session of the 8th Congress, he administered the oath of office to newly elected House speaker Ramon Mitra Jr.[1]
ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly (1993–1996)
In 1993, Matalam ran for a seat in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao's Regional Legislative Assembly under Lakas–NUCD. He won the election and was later elected speaker, serving until 1996.[1]
Vice Governor of ARMM (1996–2001)
Matalam was elected vice governor of the ARMM in 1996 unopposed as the running mate of Nur Misuari, who was elected regional governor.[1]
Return to the House of Representatives (2001–2004)
Incumbent Maguindanao's 2nd district representative Simeon Datumanong resigned in January 2001 after being appointed secretary of public works and highways by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, leaving the seat vacant ahead of the May 2001 elections. Matalam ran for the seat and won, serving in the 12th Congress.[1]
Post-congessional career (2004–2022)
Matalam ran for governor of Maguindanao in the 2004 elections but lost to incumbent Andal Ampatuan Sr. He later ran for regional governor of the ARMM under Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino but was defeated by Zaldy Ampatuan, placing fourth among seven candidates.[1]
Personal life
Matalam was married to Bai Moniera Pendatun. He died on May 17, 2022.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i “Guimid Matalam”. Wikipedia. Text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. Rewrite it in your own words where you can. Encyclopedia Retrieved 2026-11-04
- ↑ ^ “Wikidata: Guimid Matalam”. Wikidata. Source of the dates, places, occupations and offices in the fact box (CC0). Web page Retrieved 2026-11-04
Further reading
- “www.congress.gov.ph / download/cv/matalamcv.pdf”. congress.gov.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Government Retrieved 2026-11-04
- “books.google.com.ph / books”. books.google.com.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Web page Retrieved 2026-11-04
- “docs.congress.hrep.online / legisdocs/congrec/8th/1st/8CRS1RS-VOL1REC01-19870727.pdf”. docs.congress.hrep.online. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Web page Retrieved 2026-11-04
- “parliament.bangsamoro.gov.ph / wp-content/uploads/2022/07/AR-244-Expressing-Deepest-Symphaty-to-the-family-of-Jimmy-Matalam.pdf”. parliament.bangsamoro.gov.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Government Retrieved 2026-11-04
- “www.csc.gov.ph / regional-offices/barmm/about-us”. csc.gov.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Government Retrieved 2026-11-04
- “www.philstar.com / nation/2004/05/19/250552/arroyo-leads-poe-134046-votes-maguindanao”. philstar.com. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Web page Retrieved 2026-11-04
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