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Posted by TENG ALI ALIM on 2025-09-09 06:05:05
On August 22, 2025, descendants of Sultan Rajah Batua Ugay of Linantangan sa Buwayan gathered for a meeting at Pagana Restaurant in Cotabato City. The meeting, which began at 10:00 AM and concluded at 1:30 PM, was marked by a sense of joy as family members reconnected.
During the productive discussion, the clan organized its executive officers and a board of directors. The newly elected officers are: President: Datu Aladin Sumagka Mentang, Vice President: Teng A. Alim, Secretary: Bai Samerah Gandawali, Treasurer: Datu Zainudin, Bookkeeper: Bai Shalimar Sinsuat Ampatuan-Sinsuat, Auditor: Dhoc Equing, Press Relations Officer: Ed Kabalo.
The Council of Elders, who will serve as the Board of Directors, were also elected: Chairman: Honorable Mayor Theng Kapina (BaiGuiamila), Datu Talib Dumamba (Bai Dundunay), Bai Putri Masla(Sultan Man Barhaman), Sultan Mohammad Upahm (Tunggawan),Sultan Manan Mandaragon (Nunawan), Sultan Abdul Manan (Lebal), Bai Norma Pasandalan (Bai Pinayungan) and Datu Zuharto OyodLaban (Rajanaut). Following the organization of the new leadership, many attendees proposed an immediate grand reunion for the clan. The discussion on this suggestion was deferred and will be a key topic at the upcoming joint meeting of the executive officers and board of directors.