Mamintal M. Adiong, Sr.
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| 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 | (1936-08-08)August 8, 1936 Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines |
| Died | July 3, 2004(2004-07-03) (aged 67) Iligan, Philippines |
| Spouse | Bedjoria Soraya Alonto |
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Mamintal M. Adiong Sr.[1] (August 8, 1936 – July 3, 2004) was a long-time Filipino politician, served as representativeofLanao 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]
Adiong was born in Saduc, Marawi, Lanao del Sur. He was orphaned at young age.[1]
He finished the degrees Bachelor of Scienceincivil engineering and Master of Scienceinsanitary 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]
Adiong was appointed undersecretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways during the presidencyofCorazon Aquino.[1]
Adiong ran for representativeofthe 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]
The 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]
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[7] there of a heart attack; his remains were buried in his hometown in Ditsaan-Ramain in traditional Muslim rites.[5]
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 RoadasGov. Mamintal M. Adiong Sr. National Road.[12]
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