Mamintal Adiong Sr.

Mamintal M. Adiong Sr. (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.[1] He was largely credited for the landslide victory of President Gloria Arroyo and her slate in the 2004 elections.[2]

Mamintal M. Adiong, Sr.
Governor of Lanao del Sur
In office
June 30, 2001 – July 3, 2004
Preceded byMahid Mutilan
Succeeded byBashier Manalao
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Lanao del Sur's First District
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001
Preceded byOmar Dianalan
Succeeded byFaysah Maniri-Racman Dumarpa
Personal details
Born(1936-08-08)August 8, 1936
Lanao del Sur, Philippines
DiedJuly 3, 2004(2004-07-03) (aged 67)
Iligan, Philippines
SpouseBedjoria Soraya Alonto

Early life

Adiong is engineer by profession.[3] He finished a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and a master's degree in sanitary engineering from the National University.[4]

Political career

Adiong served as a three-term representative of the first district of Lanao del Sur from 1992 to 2001.[3][5]

He was elected as provincial governor in 2001 and in 2004,[5] at that time defeating Mahid Mutilan, who has since reassumed the vice-governorship of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).[3]

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.[3]

Personal life

The Adiongs have held various government positions in Lanao del Sur for years.[6]

He married Bedjoria Soraya Alonto,[4] who later served as provincial governor.[5][6] They have six children,[4] including three sons who are incumbent politicians,[7] and a daughter named Velvet.[3]

Death

On 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[5] there of a heart attack; his remains were buried in his hometown in Ditsaan-Ramain in traditional Muslim rites.[3]

Remembrance

While 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.[9] 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.[10]

References
  1. LANAO DEL SUR GOVERNOR DIES. Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 4, 2004.
  2. Ampatuan, other bets running unopposed in Maguindanao polls. Manila Bulletin. March 17, 2007.
  3. de la Cruz, Lino (July 4, 2004). "Lanao Sur's Adiong dies". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  4. "Personal Profile of Gov. Mamintal M. Adiong". Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  5. "The leaders you voted: Lanao del Sur 1987 to 2019". MindaNews. May 12, 2019. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  6. 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.
  7. "Mother, son win Lanao Sur top posts". The Philippine Star. May 15, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  8. Gallardo, Froilan (May 11, 2022). "Adiongs get fresh mandate in Lanao Sur". MindaNews. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  9. Unson, John (January 19, 2022). "Lanao Sur now has 'Adiong Road'". NDBC News. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  10. "Republic Act No. 11607". Legislative Digital Resources. Senate of the Philippines. December 10, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
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