Zaldy Ampatuan

Zaldy Ampatuan
5th Governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
In office
September 30, 2005 – November 25, 2009
Vice GovernorAnsaruddin Alonto Adiong
Preceded byParouk Hussin
Succeeded byAnsaruddin Alonto Adiong (Acting)
Mujiv Hataman
Member of the
ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly
from Maguindanao's 2nd congressional district
In office
October 1, 1993 – March 31, 1998
Personal details
BornZaldy Uy Ampatuan
(1967-08-22) August 22, 1967
PartyLakas–CMD/Lakas–Kampi–CMD (until 2009)
SpouseJohaira Midtimbang
Children4
ParentAndal Ampatuan Sr. (father)
RelativesAndal Ampatuan Jr. (brother)
Known forOne of the perpetrators of the Maguindanao massacre
NicknameDatu Puti
Criminal information
Criminal statusCurrently incarcerated at New Bilibid Prison
Convictions58 counts of murder
Criminal penaltyReclusion perpetua (40 years imprisonment) and ₱155.6 million in damages
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Zaldy Uy Ampatuan (born August 22, 1967) is a Filipino convicted mass murderer and former politician. He is one of the main perpetrators of the Maguindanao massacre along with his father, brothers, and nephews. He served as governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) from 2005 until his suspension in 2009 due to his role in the massacre. He was a member of the ARMM Legislative Assembly from 1993 to 1998.

As one of the sons of Andal Ampatuan Sr., he is part of a powerful political dynasty based in Maguindanao.