and a professional determination to contribute in helping push an improved Muslim Mindanao region, through the GPH-MILF Peace Talks which eventually resulted to the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement (BFA) which basis is envisioned to create a genuine autonomous region (Bangsamoro Entity) superseding the ARMM, has earned him the vote of confidence of the Mindanao Business Council (MBC) based in the Southern Philippines. The MBC organization was then rooting for a local leader who can help best uplift and dramatically reform the socioeconomic conditions of the region, at a critical time, by strategically supporting a seasoned bureaucratic manager and a tested technocrat in the political helm. Datu Yusoph Mama was therefore considered and strongly recommended by the leadership of said business consortium, among other sectoral groups in the Southern Philippines, as their choice for the ARMM- Regional Governor officer-in-charge (OIC) after the postponed ARMM elections in 2011. A passing excerpt from the official communication of the organization for Malacañan (Office of the President) provided: “… Giving the much needed attention to the people of ARMM and its economy, and introducing positive reforms in governance will greatly help the region realize a holistic transformation. Among those whom [the MBC] believe[s] can contribute to ARMM’s development is Datu Yusoph Boyog Mama. His dedication as a public servant and his professional experience defines his worth…” With surmounting local public clamor from key Lanao-based multi-sectoral groups insisting on having a candidate represent the province of Lanao del Sur in the 2013 ARMM synchronized elections, including the fact that the ongoing progress in the GPH-MILF Peace Talks promises a scenario of positive public support for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) leadership participating in a better integrated Bangsamoro society for the expected 2016 National Elections, Datu Mama was convinced to file his candidacy for ARMM Governorship as an independent candidate. Chairman Nur Misuari (Moro National Liberation Front founding chairman) from Sulu province and Sultan Pax Mangudadatu from Maguindanao province were also independent candidates. The Honorable Regional Governor Mujiv Sabbihi Hataman, the ruling Administration political party's candidate, from the province of Basilan won the 2013 candidacy by a decisive landslide amidst widespread complaints and allegations of massive electoral fraud and cheating region-wide in the ARMM. previous political nominations and alliances With respect to previous political exposure, Datu Yusoph Boyog Mama had received high-level nominations by dominant political parties in the past, including the following national conventions: He was