Lininding P. Pangandaman[1] was a Filipino diplomat, lawyer, and politician who was the Governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Lininding Pangandaman | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | |
| In office 1993–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Zacaria Candao |
| Succeeded by | Nur Misuari |
| Personal details | |
| Died | October 13, 2013 |
Background edit
Lininding Pangandaman is an ethnic Maranao who hailed from Masiu, Lanao del Sur.[2] He was involved in several socio-civic organizations such as the Basak Muslim Professionals Fraternity and Sorority in which he was a co-founder.[3]
He was a diplomat serving as ambassador to various Muslim-majority states including Saudi Arabia from the late 1960s until the early 1980s.[2] He also engaged with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) as a negotiator for the Philippine government which led to the signing of the 1976 Tripoli Agreement.[4]
Under the urging of President Fidel V. Ramos, he ran for the position of Governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.[1] He got elected as regional governor, serving from 1993 to 1996.[4] Pangandaman intended to run in the 1996 regional elections but withdrew his candidacy to give way for Nur Misuari who was elected as his successor unopposed.[2]
Death edit
Pangandaman died on October 13, 2013.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b Madale, Abdullah T. (1997). "Notable Maranaws". The Maranaws, Dwellers of the Lake. Rex Bookstore, Inc. p. 170. ISBN 978-971-23-2174-0. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c Unson, John (October 15, 2013). "Ex ARMM guv dies". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Madale, Abdullah T. (1997). "Notable Maranaws". The Maranaws, Dwellers of the Lake. Rex Bookstore, Inc. pp. 161–162. ISBN 978-971-23-2174-0. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Former ARMM Gov Pangandaman dies". Rappler. October 15, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2022.