Mamintal Adiong Sr. Explained

Mamintal M. Adiong, Sr.
Office:Governor of Lanao del Sur
Term Start:June 30, 2001
Term End:July 3, 2004
Predecessor:Mahid Mutilan
Successor:Bashier Manalao
Office2:Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Lanao del Sur's First District
Term Start2:June 30, 1992
Term End2:June 30, 2001
Predecessor2:Vacant
Successor2:Faysah Maniri-Racman Dumarpa
Birth Date:8 August 1936
Birth Place:Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines
Death Place:Iligan, Philippines
Spouse:Bedjoria Soraya Alonto

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

Early life

Adiong was born in Saduc, Marawi, Lanao del Sur. He was orphaned at young age.[3]

He finished the degrees Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and Master of Science in sanitary engineering from the National University.[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.

Prior to being a legislator, an engineer by profession, he was an international contractor and became known for his involvement in construction projects in Saudi Arabia.

Political career

Adiong was appointed undersecretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways during the presidency of Corazon Aquino.

Adiong ran for representative of the first district of Lanao del Sur in the 1987 elections but lost to Omar Dianalan,[5] who had his term unfinished upon his death in 1990. Later, he served as a three-term representative of the said district from 1992 to 2001.[6]

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

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.

Personal life

The Adiongs have held various government positions in Lanao del Sur for years.[7]

He married Bedjoria Soraya Alonto, who later served as provincial governor. They have six children, including three sons who are incumbent politicians.[8]

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 there of a heart attack; his remains were buried in his hometown in Ditsaan-Ramain in traditional Muslim rites.[10]

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.[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]

Notes and 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. Book: Madale, Abdullah . 1997 . The Maranaws: Dwellers of the Lake . . . 153–154 . 971-23-2174-6 . . May 26, 2023.
  4. Web site: Personal Profile of Gov. Mamintal M. Adiong . May 14, 2023.
  5. Book: McCoy, Alfred . Alfred W. McCoy . 2009 . An Anarchy of Families: State and Family in the Philippines . . . 273 . 978-0-299-22984-9 . . May 28, 2023.
  6. News: The leaders you voted: Lanao del Sur 1987 to 2019 . . May 12, 2019 . May 15, 2023.
  7. Web site: Project Bangon Marawi, Year 1: Firms of clans among winners of Marawi road, housing deals . Ilagan . Karol . Mangahas . Malou . May 24, 2018 . pcij.org . . May 15, 2023.
  8. News: Mother, son win Lanao Sur top posts . . May 15, 2016 . May 14, 2023.
  9. News: Gallardo . Froilan . Adiongs get fresh mandate in Lanao Sur . . May 11, 2022 . May 14, 2023.
  10. News: de la Cruz . Lino . Lanao Sur's Adiong dies . . July 4, 2004 . May 14, 2023.
  11. News: Unson . John . January 19, 2022 . Lanao Sur now has 'Adiong Road' . . May 17, 2023.
  12. Web site: Republic Act No. 11607 . December 10, 2021 . Legislative Digital Resources . . May 15, 2023.