Zia Alonto Adiong

Zia Alonto Adiong
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Lanao del Sur's 1st District
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Preceded byAnsaruddin Alonto Adiong
Member of the Bangsamoro Parliament
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022
Personal details
BornZiaur-Rahman Alonto Adiong
(1979-10-16) October 16, 1979
Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines
PartyLakas (2021–present)
SIAP (local party; 2021–present)
Spouse
Indira R. Ali Pacasum
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(m. 2018)​
Hafsah D. Balindong
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(m. 2007)​
Children5
Parent(s)Mamintal Adiong Sr. (father)
Soraya Alonto Adiong (mother)
RelativesMamintal Adiong Jr. (brother)
Ansaruddin Alonto Adiong (brother)
Yasser Balindong (cousin)
Domocao Alonto (grandfather)
Alauya Alonto (great-grandfather)
Alma materXavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan (BS)
OccupationPolitician
Known for
Political leadership in Lanao del Sur

Ziaur-Rahman "Zia" Alonto Adiong (born October 16, 1979) is a Filipino politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 1st district of Lanao del Sur since 2022. Prior to this, he served as a member of the Bangsamoro Parliament from 2019 to 2022, where he was instrumental in promoting regional autonomy within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Early life and education

Zia Alonto Adiong is the son of Mamintal Adiong Sr. and Soraya Bedjora Adiong. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan.[1]

Political career

Portrait of Adiong during his term as member of Bangsamoro Parliament

Adiong has been a member of the Bangsamoro Parliament.[2]

Adiong opposed the creation of new municipalities in Lanao Sur.[3]

In October 2023, Adiong condemned Ambassador Teodoro Locsin Jr.'s remarks suggesting the killing of Palestinian children, calling it "dangerous, bigoted, and Islamophobic rhetoric." Adiong, vice chairperson of the House Special Committee on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity, stressed that such statements have no place in society, particularly from high-ranking officials tasked with promoting peace and humanity.[4]

In August 2024, Adiong called for an end to religious affiliation politicization in response to statements by Sara Duterte.[5] Adiong also condemned Sara Duterte's controversial statements about "hitmen" and emphasizing the need for leaders who uphold justice and peaceful governance.[6] He has also been involved in Bangsamoro-related issues, particularly regarding the Supreme Court's decision to exclude Sulu from the region.[7]

Awards and recognition

Personal life

Adiong is the brother of Mamintal Adiong Jr. and Ansaruddin Alonto Adiong. He married Indira R. Ali Pacasum on February 6, 2018.[9][10] On March 1, 2019, the couple welcomed their son, Ahmad Domocao III, on the same day the transition from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) began.[11]

Adiong started his college education at the University of the Philippines Diliman with a degree in music, eventually shifting to music research after having difficulty with music theory. He eventually transferred to Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan where he completed a BS degree in psychology.[12]

During the second impeachment trial of Sara Duterte, Adiong serves as a spokesperson for the House prosecution panel, along with Kabataan partylist representative Renee Co.[13]

Electoral history

Electoral history of Zia Alonto Adiong
Year Office Party Votes received Result
Local National Total % P. Swing
2022 Representative (Lanao del Sur–1st) SIAP Lakas 223,631 83.83% 1st N/a Won
2025 210,376 70.76% 1st N/a Won

References

  1. ↑ "Xavier University Alumni Records". Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Adiong, Ziaur-Rahman A." Bangsamoro Parliament.
  3. ↑ Panti, Llanesca T. (March 25, 2024). "Lanao Sur solon nixes creation of new municipalities".
  4. ↑ "Adiong slams Locsin's 'dangerous, bigoted, Islamophobic rhetoric'". POLITIKO. October 23, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Zia Adiong to Sara Duterte: 'Let us not politicize religious affiliation'". Politiko. August 7, 2024.
  6. ↑ Begas, Billy (November 24, 2024). "Zia Adiong slams Sara Duterte's alarming hitman talk".
  7. ↑ Buan, Lian (September 10, 2024). "Dangerous 'political tremors' feared after SC excludes Sulu from BARMM".
  8. ↑ Zia Alonto Adiong (December 15, 2019). "PEACETALK: Let this generation be those who simply say 'WE' instead of 'US' or 'THEM'". Mindanews.
  9. ↑ "Zia Alonto Adiong shares heartfelt message for wifey". Politiko Mindanao. February 12, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Wedding bells! Zia Alonto Adiong ties the knot". Politiko Mindanao. February 6, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Zia Alonto Adiong welcomes new bundle of joy". Politiko Mindanao. March 1, 2019.
  12. ↑ Nagsimula na ba ang Bloodbath? | #INSIDERS Ep. 42. Retrieved 2026-07-10 – via www.youtube.com.
  13. ↑ Escosio, Jan (2026-07-07). "Prosecutors claim Day 2 victory at Sara Duterte impeachment trial". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2026-07-10.
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