Country Philippines Time zone PST (UTC+8) Dialing code +63 (0)63 Province Lanao del Sur | Barangays ZIP code 9303 Area 280 km² | |
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Region Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) | ||
Picong (formerly Sultan Gumander) is a sixth class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 16,615 people.
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Map of Picong, Lanao del Sur, Philippines
Formerly known as Sultan Gumander, the town was renamed in 2006 pursuant to Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 175 dated December 16, 2004, which was ratified through a plebiscite conducted by the Commission of Elections on March 25, 2006.
Alinader Dagar Balindong is the incumbent mayor. He was elected thrice as mayor in 1998 up to 2004. He runs as vice mayor in 2007 as unopposed candidate. Mayor Tanaun as he fondly called by his constituents is the son of great old man of the Balindong clan former mayor of Malabang Sultan Amir Macaorao Balindong. Siblings of Mayor Tanaun includes the incumbent Congressman Pangalian Balindong of 2nd district of Lanao del Sur and the incumbent Vice Mayor of Malabang, Lanao del Sur. This Balindong family is dominating the political landscape of the 2nd district of Lanao del Sur.
Below are siblings running for this coming 2016 election from Balindong clan:
- Deputy Speaker Pangalian M. Balindong : For Governor - Lanao del Sur
- Caharoden "Toks" A. Balindong : For Vice-Governor - Lanao del Sur
- Sultan Sainoden A. Balindong : Assemblyman - 2nd District, Lanao del Sur
Barangays
Picong is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.