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2016 Lanao Del Sur Local Elections
Local elections were held in the province of Lanao del Sur on May 9, 2016, as part of the 2016 general election. Voters will select candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice-governor, governor and representatives for the two districts of Lanao del Sur. Provincial elections The candidates for governor and vice governor with the highest number of votes wins the seat; they are voted separately, therefore, they may be of different parties when elected. Incumbent Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr. and Vice Governor Arsad Maruhombsar are barred from seeking reelection since they are in their third term. Background The result of the election will determine if the Alonto-Adiong can still preserve their grip on the province. Incumbent Governor Adiong Jr. is barred to seek another term due to term limit, his brother First District Congressman Ansaruddin Adiong was expected by some of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of The Philippines
A municipality ( tl, bayan/munisipalidad; hil, banwa; ceb, lungsod/munisipalidad/munisipyo; pag, baley; pam, balen/balayan; bcl, banwaan; war, bungto/munisipyo; ilo, ili) is a local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines. It is distinct from ''city'', which is a different category of local government unit. Provinces of the Philippines are divided into cities and municipalities, which in turn, are divided into barangays (formerly barrios) – ''villages''. , there are 1,488 municipalities across the country. A municipality is the official term for, and the official local equivalent of, a town, the latter being its archaic term and in all of its literal local translations including Filipino. Both terms are interchangeable. A municipal district is a now-defunct local government unit; previously certain areas were created first as municipal districts before they were converted into municipalities. History The era of the formation of municipalities in the Philippines sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamparan
Tamparan, officially the Municipality of Tamparan ( Maranao: ''Inged a Tamparan''; tl, Bayan ng Tamparan), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 32,074 people. History Etymology and origin Its name was derived from the Maranao word ''tamparan'' which literally means " frontge." During the American colonial presence in the country Sultan Mangking Sugador was appointed by the American government as Municipal District President, a position equal to the rank of Municipal Mayor, although lesser in power than the latter. When asked by the American Officials about his name, the Sultan said ''“I am the Sultan of Tamparan,”'' referring to the ''dowa ka lokus''-tribal leaders of Tamparan. Sultan Mangking Sugador became popular by his royal title that American officials started calling the town Tamparan. Declaration The creation of the Municipality of Tamparan could be traced way back to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tagoloan II
Tagoloan, officially the Municipality of Tagoloan (Maranao: ''Inged a Tagoloan''; tl, Bayan ng Tagoloan) and also known as Tagoloan II, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 12,602 people. Etymology Tagoloan is a compound word composed of Maranao terms ''tago'', referring to something inside i.e. inhabitants, and ''oloan'', "leader", referring to Sultan Sharif Alawi. Sharif Alawi established the Sultanate of Tagoloan in 1500. Some local historians say it was in the year 1515 while his younger brother Sultan Sharif Kabunsuan was enthroned as the First Sultan of Maguindanao in the year 1520 (see Confederation of sultanates in Lanao). Sharif Alawi and Sharif Kabunsuan came from Johore, a state in Malaysia and first landed in Mindanao in the year 1475 at an islet (now Agutayan reef, in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, visible from the seaport of the Municipality of Tagoloan in the Province of Misam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saguiaran
Saguiaran, officially the Municipality of Saguiaran (Maranao: ''Inged a Saguiaran''; tl, Bayan ng Saguiaran), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,712 people. It is home to NPC Agus II Hydro Power Plant. Geography It is about 7 kilometers from Marawi City's KM 000. One can reach Saguiaran either via road transport from Iligan City via jeepney or public utility vehicle going to Marawi City. Barangays Saguiaran is politically subdivided into 30 barangays. Climate Demographics Almost all people residing in Saguiaran are Maranao with only minority from other tribes usually Maguindanaon, Bisaya, and Subanon who are working as house-help and other available jobs. Some people of Saguiaran, particularly those from the Barangays along the national highway such as Barangay Batangan, Poblacion and Mipaga, trace their roots from the Royal Sultanate of Marawi or the Buadi Sacayo. The most not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poona Bayabao
Poona Bayabao, officially the Municipality of Poona Bayabao (Maranao: ''Inged a Poona Bayabao''; tl, Bayan ng Poona Bayabao), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 31,141 people. It is formerly known as Gata. Geography Barangays Poona Bayabao is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy References External links Poona Bayabao Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...br>Philippine Standard Geographic Code [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piagapo
Piagapo, officially the Municipality of Piagapo ( Maranao: ''Inged a Piagapo''; tl, Bayan ng Piagapo), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,132 people. History The municipality was named Piagapo as the word relates closely to several royal houses of the Pat A Pangampong a Ranao. It is believed that during the ancient time, Piagapo was territorial land originally ruled by a queen ruler “Dayang Labi", a direct descendant of Sharief Kabungsuan, the first Muslim missionary who landed in Maguindanao to spread the religion Islam. Being queen ruler of the land, she was popularly enthroned and widely known as the “Bai sa Radapan”. Furthermore, to retain her name and legacy in the history of Piagapo, one of the Barangays was named after her title as the Bai sa radapan. It was called Radapan. This is the place where most of her descendants reside. Moreover, claimants of the sultanate le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mulondo, Lanao Del Sur
Mulondo, officially the Municipality of Mulondo (Maranao: ''Inged a Mulondo''; tl, Bayan ng Mulondo), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 19,932 people. Etymology Its name is derived from the Maranao dialect, which means "People of Lake" Geography Formerly known as Bato Intan, it is geographically situated east from Masiu, one of the four (4) Principalities of Lanao (''Pangampong A Ranao''), the governing bodies of the Lanao Sultanate. Strategically located in the 1st District of Lanao del Sur where it is partially urban. Barangays Mulondo is politically subdivided into 26 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolitan ...s. Climate Demographics Economy References Ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maguing
Maguing, officially the Municipality of Maguing (Maranao: ''Inged a Maguing''; tl, Bayan ng Maguing), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,436 people. History In 2005, Barangays Lumbac-Dimarao and Pindolonan were created. Geography Barangays Maguing is politically subdivided into 34 barangays. Climate Demographics References External links Maguing Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...Philippine Census Information Municipalities of Lanao del Sur {{ARMM-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lumba-Bayabao
Lumba-Bayabao, officially the Municipality of Lumba-Bayabao (Maranao: ''Inged a Lumba-Bayabao''; tl, Bayan ng Lumba-Bayabao), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 45,909 people. Geography Barangays Lumba-bayabao is politically subdivided into 39 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy References External links Lumba-Bayabao Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...Philippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management System Municipalities of Lanao del Sur {{ARMM-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kapai, Lanao Del Sur
Kapai, officially the Municipality of Kapai (Maranao: ''Inged a Kapai''; tl, Bayan ng Kapai), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 20,581 people. Geography Barangays Kapai is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy References External links Kapai Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...Philippine Census Information Municipalities of Lanao del Sur {{ARMM-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ditsaan-Ramain
Ditsaan-Ramain, officially the Municipality of Ditsaan-Ramain (Maranao: ''Inged a Ditsaan-Ramain''; tl, Bayan ng Ditsaan-Ramain), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,406 people. History Ditsaan-Ramain is part of the SHAKBA (Bubong, Buadi-Puso, Ditsa-an Ramain and Kapai). SHAKBA is a Maranao word which means links or interconnection. Shakba has many rivers and links to each other and this is where the name derives. Ditsa-an Ramain (shakba) is considered as peaceful among the municipalities of the province. Geography Barangays Ditsaan-Ramain is politically subdivided into 35 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy References External links Ditsaan-Ramain Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |