 Datu Zamzamin, a Civil Engineer by profession and the first Muslim Filipino who have attained the highest rank in the Philippine Civil Service, held various posts as Undersecretary.He once headed the premier national agency attending to Muslim Affairs where he gained prominence as a credible public servant and as a leader of Muslims in the Philippines.Datu Zamzamin became a cabinet member of President Gloria Arroyo being the Lead Convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission.