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Soraya Alonto-Adiong, a respected leader and public servant in the predominantly Muslim province of Lanao del Sur, passed away on December 27th, days before her 81st birthday.
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Former Lanao del Sur governor Soraya Alonto-Adiong, one of only two women to have served as leader of the predominantly Muslim province, died on Friday, December 27, just days before her 81st birthday on January 7.
Adiong, who served as governor from 2016 to 2019, was known as a steadfast leader and compassionate public servant who earned the respect and admiration of her constituents, particularly for her resilience. During her time as governor, she helped in coordinating relief efforts and providing support to the affected communities. The late ex-governor was a daughter of the late senator Ahmad Domocao Alonto, a respected statesman who advocated for an autonomous region for the Bangsamoro in Mindanao. Her mother, Momihna Malawani Alonto, was also a prominent figure in Lanao del Sur’s history. Adiong’s political roots reached deep into the early 20th century, a lineage intertwined with the shaping of modern Muslim Mindanao, where history and power met at the family table. She was the granddaughter of Alauya Porad Alonto, a signatory to the 1935 Constitution. She was also the grandniece of Berua Alonto, the first mayor of Marawi City when it was still known as Dansalan, and the niece of Abdul Ghaffur Madki Alangadi Alonto, the first Muslim Cabinet member under the presidency of Carlos P. Garcia, who later became Lanao del Sur’s first governor. She was the wife of the late Mamintal “Mike” Adiong Sr., who served as governor of Lanao del Sur until his death in 2004. Their political family continues to influence the province and the Muslim-majority Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
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