Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18" Regular Session
Second Regular Session
Quezon City

7818

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY
REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN ABDUL MALIK A. ADIONG

AN ACT
RENAMING THE MARAWI CITY — KAPAI - TAGOLOAN II, LANAO DEL SUR ROAD,
STRETCHING FROM BANGGOLO, MARAWI CITY, TRAVERSING THROUGH THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF KAPAI AND TAGOLOAN II, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF
LANAO DEL SUR TO SENATOR AHMAD DOMOCAO ALANGADI ALONTO SR.
NATIONAL ROAD

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Marawi City - Kapai — Tagoloan II, Lanao del Sur
road, stretching from Banggolo, Marawi City, traversing through the Municipalities of
Kapai and Tagoloan, all in the province of Lanao del Sur to Senator Ahmad Domocao
Alangadi Alonto Sr. Road in honor of a Meranao’s pride and a world-renowned Muslim
Filipino figure.

The late senator Dr. Anmad Domocao Alangadi Alonto Sr. was a statesman,
intellectual, educator, and an author, among many things. He became a Congressman,
a Senator, a delegate of the 1971 Constitutional Convention, and a member of the 1986
Constitutional Commission. As a lawmaker, he became the chair of a special committee
that sought to find solution to the so-called “Mindanao Problem.” He authored several
landmark legislations that include the establishment of the Mindanao State University
(MSU), the creation of the Mindanao Development Authority (MINDA), and the law
creating the Commission on National Integration. He continuously fought and strived for
unity and peaceful co-existence among Muslims and Christians.

Senator Alonto was known to be one of the leading figures in advocating peace
and development, especially in Mindanao. He was recognized as an exemplary Muslim
leader who fought for Muslim rights and representation, locally and internationally. For his
outstanding achievements, he received the King Faisal International Prize for Service to
Islam Award in 1988 and is also recognized as one of the 100 Great Muslim Leaders of
the 20th Century.



The renaming of the said road is one of the many small ways to honor one of the
world’s virtuous and distinguished Muslim leaders. It also serves as recognition of his
unprecedented legacy and accomplishments that are being enjoyed by generations of
inos and Mindanaoans today. He helped in fostering camaraderie and

Muslim
embracing differences among Muslims and Christians and championed policies bridging
Muslim Filipinos into the national fabric and to the rest of the Muslim world. The road is
also a reminder to every member of the province or anybody that passes through this
road, the rich history of the people of Lanao. The renaming seeks to inspire everyone to
follow his standard and be key contributors to their own communities.

In view of the foregoing considerations, approval of this bill is earnestly sought for.

ANSARUDDII UL IK A. ADIONG
Representative, 1* District, Lanao del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
48t Regular Session
Second Regular Session
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL No._7818

INTRODUCED BY
REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN ABDUL MALIK A. ADIONG

AN ACT
RENAMING THE MARAWI CITY — KAPAI - TAGOLOAN II, LANAO DEL SUR ROAD,
STRETCHING FROM BANGGOLO, MARAWI CITY, TRAVERSING THROUGH THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF KAPAI AND TAGOLOAN II, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF
LANAO DEL SUR TO SENATOR AHMAD DOMOCAO ALANGADI ALONTO SR.
NATIONAL ROAD

SECTION 1. In recognition of the service rendered by Senator Anmad Domocao Alangadi
Alonto Sr. to the Filipino people as Senator, Representative, 1971 Constitutional
Convention, and a member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission, the Marawi City —
Kapai - Tagoloan Il, Lanao del Sur road, stretching from Banggolo, Marawi City,
traversing through the Municipalities of Kapai and Tagoloan II, all in the province of Lanao
del Sur to Senator Ahmad Domocao Alangadi Alonto Sr. National Road.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the necessary
rules, orders and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act within sixty (60) days

from its effectivity.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.