Mohammad Yacob

Mohammad Shuaib Yacob is a politician who is a member of the Bangsamoro Parliament. He is the Speaker of the regional parliament since October 21, 2025.

Early life and education Mohammad Shuaib Yacob was born on April 30, 1970, in Maganoy, Maguindanao (now Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur) He attended the a Shari’ah Law degree holder at Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia where he obtained a Sharia law degree. He is also a holder of a philosophy doctorate from the Cotabato State University in Cotabato City.

Career Yacob was executive director of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front-led non-governmental organization, the Bangsamoro Development Agency for nine years.

Yacob was elected as the Speaker of the Bangsamoro Parliament on October 21, 2025, succeeding Pangalian Balindong who died in office on October 2. Other candidates reportedly included Nabil Tan, Jose Lorena, Odin Sumagayan, Ahmad Amir Alonto-Adiong.