Mamintal M. Adiong Sr.[1] (August 8, 1936 – July 3, 2004) was a long-time Filipino politician, served as representative of Lanao del Sur to the Philippine Congress (1992–2001) and as provincial governor from 2001 until his death from cardiac arrest in 2004.[2] He was largely credited for the landslide victory of President Gloria Arroyo and her slate in the 2004 elections.[3]
Mamintal M. Adiong, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Lanao del Sur | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – July 3, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Mahid Mutilan |
| Succeeded by | Bashier Manalao |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Lanao del Sur's First District | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Vacant (Omar Dianalan died in 1990.) |
| Succeeded by | Faysah Maniri-Racman Dumarpa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 8, 1936 Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines |
| Died | July 3, 2004 (aged 67) Iligan, Philippines |
| Spouse | Bedjoria Soraya Alonto |
Early life
editAdiong was born in Saduc, Marawi, Lanao del Sur. He was orphaned at young age.[1]
He finished the degrees Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and Master of Science in sanitary engineering from the National University.[1][4]
He worked at Marawi Waterworks District (MWSA); also as provincial engineer of Lanao del Sur and as director of the Philippine Association of Free Labor Unions.[1]
Prior to being a legislator, an engineer by profession,[5] he was an international contractor and became known for his involvement in construction projects in Saudi Arabia.[1]
Political career
editAdiong was appointed undersecretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways during the presidency of Corazon Aquino.[1]
Adiong ran for representative of the first district of Lanao del Sur in the 1987 elections but lost to Omar Dianalan,[6] who had his term unfinished upon his death in 1990.[7] Later, he served as a three-term representative of the said district from 1992 to 2001.[5][7]
He was elected as provincial governor in 2001 and in 2004,[7] at that time defeating Mahid Mutilan, who has since reassumed the vice-governorship of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).[5]
Adiong is credited for the infrastructure projects in the province, the completion and beautification of the provincial capitol and the Governor's Palace, the renewed dynamism of local government personnel and their observance of a strict work ethic.[5]
Personal life
editThe Adiongs have held various government positions in Lanao del Sur for years.[8]
He married Bedjoria Soraya Alonto,[1][4] who later served as provincial governor.[7][8] They have six children,[1] including three sons who are incumbent politicians.[9]
- His eldest son, Mamintal Jr., is the incumbent provincial governor.[7][8][10]
- Ansaruddin was an assemblyman[5] and the acting governor of the ARMM,[10] and would be the district representative[7][8] prior to being the incumbent mayor in their hometown in Ditsaan-Ramain.[10]
- Zia would be the deputy speaker at the last ARMM legislative assembly and member of the first interim Parliament of the Bangsamoro, and is currently the district representative.[10]
Death
editOn June 30, 2004, the same day he took his oath of office, he was brought to a hospital in Iligan because of high fever. Three days later, he died[7] there of a heart attack; his remains were buried in his hometown in Ditsaan-Ramain in traditional Muslim rites.[5]
Remembrance
editWhile serving as provincial governor, he planned a project, a highway connecting Marawi to Wao, which was later realized by his son, then district representative Ansaruddin, who later authored a measure to rename the road in his father's honor.[11] In December 2021, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law an act renaming Marawi-Maguing-Bumbaran-Wao Road as Gov. Mamintal M. Adiong Sr. National Road.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h Madale, Abdullah (1997). The Maranaws: Dwellers of the Lake. Manila, Philippines: Rex Book Store. pp. 153–154. ISBN 971-23-2174-6. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ LANAO DEL SUR GOVERNOR DIES. Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 4, 2004.
- ^ Ampatuan, other bets running unopposed in Maguindanao polls. Manila Bulletin. March 17, 2007.
- ^ a b "Personal Profile of Gov. Mamintal M. Adiong". Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f de la Cruz, Lino (July 4, 2004). "Lanao Sur's Adiong dies". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ McCoy, Alfred (2009). An Anarchy of Families: State and Family in the Philippines. Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin Press. p. 273. ISBN 978-0-299-22984-9. Retrieved May 28, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d e f g "The leaders you voted: Lanao del Sur 1987 to 2019". MindaNews. May 12, 2019. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Ilagan, Karol; Mangahas, Malou (May 24, 2018). "Project Bangon Marawi, Year 1: Firms of clans among winners of Marawi road, housing deals". pcij.org. Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Mother, son win Lanao Sur top posts". The Philippine Star. May 15, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Gallardo, Froilan (May 11, 2022). "Adiongs get fresh mandate in Lanao Sur". MindaNews. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ Unson, John (January 19, 2022). "Lanao Sur now has 'Adiong Road'". NDBC News. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 11607". Legislative Digital Resources. Senate of the Philippines. December 10, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
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