Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr.

Background

"Bombit" was born to a powerful political family, and so was raised in local Lanao del Sur politics. His father, the late "Mike" Adiong Sr., was also a former governor, and his brother Ansaruddin Alonto Adiong is the current vice-governor and acting governor for the ARMM. His father was largely credited for the landslide victory of President Arroyo and her slate in the 2004 elections.^[1] His other relatives include Senator Alauya Alonto, Senator Ahmad Domocao Alonto Gov. Madki Alonto and Gov. Tarhata Lucman. ^[2]

Adiong has four children: Mamintal III, Mohammad Khalid, Soraya Harifa, and Abdul Malic. He is married to Bedjoria Raifa Raki-in.

Political Activity

Adiong started his career in local governance in 1996 as an appointed board member, and was elected to the same position in 1998. He went on to become the province’s sports officer (starting in 2001) and concurrently served as provincial administrator. In 2003, he assumed the OIC provincial engineer position. His stint in the private sector-- as CEO of MMA Construction and Development Corp.-- earned him a standing in the business community, and his involvement in the ARMM Social Fund Project deepened his credentials in public service. ^[2]

In 2006 Adiong Jr. was named as member of the government panel's Coordinating Committee on Cessation of Hostilities, representing the business community of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao-Social Fund Project (ARMM-SFP).^[3]

In 2007 Adiong Jr. won the governor's seat in Lanao del Sur.

References

1. ^ Ampatuan, other bets running unopposed in Maguindanao polls. Manila Bulletin March 17, 2007.
2. ^ ^{a b} Governor's Profile: Official Website of the Province of Lanao del Sur. Accessed February 15, 2011. http://www.lpp.gov.ph/GovernorsProfile/adiong.html
3. ^ EX-PRESS SECRETARY HEADS PHILPOST. Philippine Daily Inquirer October 12, 2006.