Maderangebuked, is Ngaraard

Ngaraard

Ngaraard is the eighth state of the Republic of Palau, and was originally named Kerradel. Ngaraard is located on the northern tip of Babeldaob directly adjacent to Ngarchelong state. There are five hamlets in Ngaraard, including Choll, Elab, Ngebuked, Ngkeklau and the state capital, Ulimang,...

 State's highest ranking chief title. This chief title is passed down to men, through their mother's family lineage.
The Chief Maderangebuked is considered the head of the council of chiefs in Ngaraard. The chief title's of Ngaraard are arranged from top to the bottom:

1. Maderangebuked
2. Beches
3. Kloulubak
4. Ngirarois
5. Ngirameketii

Today's present Maderangebuked is former acting President Thomas Remengesau, senior; President Tommy Remengesau

Tommy Remengesau

Thomas Esang Remengesau, Jr. is a Palauan politician who served as president of Palau from 2001 to 2009.He became vice-president in 1992 and was elected as president in 2000; he took office on January 1, 2001. He wished to make Palau less dependent upon United States aid, and to promote limited...

junior's father.