the top (first) party choice for Senatorial candidate, representing Western Mindanao (Muslim Mindanao), by a unanimous official nomination by all ARMM provincial governors during the 1991 LDP (Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino) National Party Convention (Mitra-Ramos Convention). He was also subsequently strongly recommended by ARMM social and civic stakeholders, non-government organizations (NGOs), the Ulama Council (led by then Lanao del Sur Governor Maheed Mutilan, Aleem Mohammad Saranggani and Aleem Salic Usman), the Rotary International and some local regional politicians as their top pick for ARMM- Regional Governor candidate for the 1993 ARMM Elections. Datu Mama had not pursued the aforementioned political nominations or endorsements at the time, instead he voluntarily deferred and supported the aspiration of the late Honorable Atty. Lininding Pangandaman for his candidacy for ARMM Governorship in 1993 who was then subsequently elected to the position. Philanthropist, Composer and National Sports Exponent In the 1990s, Datu Yusoph Mama initiated the founding of the KAPDI Program, a charity program and provincial drive which was envisioned to be a positive social catalyst, which strategically catered to the needs of the poorest people in Lanao del Sur. In line with his philanthropic works, he strengthened his advocacy by composing and producing the Kapdi songs, a localized phenomenal album of 12 Maranao songs about mercy and kindness intended to inspire social altruism within the provincial community. He was active and served as the Regional Council Chairman of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) - Western Mindanao Council while he was concurrently the Chairman of the Lanao del Sur and Marawi City BSP Council in 1993 to 1995. He also became a past president of the Rotary Club of Marawi West (RY 1992-1994) and a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary International District 3870. Datu Yusoph Mama was named to the nine-man Board of Directors of the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) during the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) sanctioned-elections in the first quarter of 2015. The PATAFA is the national governing body for athletics sports in the Philippines, otherwise constituting the decathlon in the world Olympics; and it is a member of the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) as well as the World Athletics. Traditional Leader Datu Yusoph Mama was enthroned in 1985 as the Masirikampo sa Marawi (Traditional Royal Ruler of Marawi). This is a lifetime royal title. References 1954 births Living people Politicians from Lanao del Sur Filipino Muslims Filipino