Wahab Akbar
Filipino politician and legislator
Born
April 16th, 1960
65 years ago
Died
November 13th, 2007
17 years ago — 47 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Philippines
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Served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Philippines for the 2nd District of Basilan. Played a significant role in local governance and represented the interests of his constituents in the national legislature. Was involved in various legislative initiatives aimed at addressing the needs of his region. Actively participated in discussions regarding infrastructure development and regional security matters.
Served as House Representative for Basilan
Advocated for regional security and development
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