CherryLyn Santos (Lakas-Kampi-CMD

Lakas-Kampi-CMD

Lakas Kampi CMD is a center-right political party in the Philippines and the current minority party in the country. Its ideology is heavily influenced by Christian and Islamic democracy...

) is a Basilan

Basilan

The Province of Basilan is an island province of the Philippines within the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao . Basilan is the largest and northernmost of the major islands of the Sulu Archipelago and is located just off the southern coast of Zamboanga Peninsula...

 the 1st lady mayor of isabela city and former wife of deceased strongman Wahab Akbar

Wahab Akbar

Ustadz Wahab M. Akbar was a Filipino politician who served three terms as governor of Basilan, during which time he was known for his "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth" policy for dealing with kidnappers and terrorists in the province...

. She is currently mayor of Isabela City

Isabela City

Isabela City is a 5th class city and the capital of the province of Basilan, Philippines. The city is located on the northern shore of Basilan. Across the Basilan Strait to the north is Zamboanga City...

, a part of Basilan

Basilan

The Province of Basilan is an island province of the Philippines within the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao . Basilan is the largest and northernmost of the major islands of the Sulu Archipelago and is located just off the southern coast of Zamboanga Peninsula...

 that is administratively part of Zamboanga del Sur

Zamboanga del Sur

Zamboanga del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Zamboanga Peninsula region in Mindanao. Pagadian City is the capital...

, and was re-elected for a second term in 2010.

Background

CherryLyn was born in 1976 in isabela city,basilan. She graduated at CLARET COLLEGE OF ISABELA and beacame an Barangay official for how many years and she became an employee at the provincial capital during Wahab Akbar's term as governor. born roman catholic, and she converted to Islam

Islam

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when she became Akbar's second wife.

Political Activity

Cherry told reporters in 2007 that despite her husband, fellow wives, and several children running for office, "We're not trying to build a political dynasty. We just want to serve the people of Basilan and we could do it better if our family is elected into office... Dynasties are not necessarily evil. My husband had worked hard for his position and we will do the same. If we deserve to win, so be it."