31/05/2026
SULTAN OF KABLANGAN.
Dr. Hadji Mohammad Mursheed Mashiding Alawi Angni Macarimbang Lomandong Macalandong Al-Haj
Dr. Hadji Mohammad Mursheed Mashiding Alawi Angni Macarimbang Lomandong, Al-Haj, was born in Madalum, Lanao del Sur, BARMM, Philippines. He is the son of Hadji Abbas Matataw Lomandong and Hadja Noraisah Angni Macarimbang (Potri Zaman) and is blessed with six children.
A distinguished physician, administrator, and traditional leader, Dr. Lomandong specializes in Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology (Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat). He is also a Certified Naturopathic Medical Doctor (CNMD) and a Certified Hospital Administrator (CHA). His academic achievements include a Doctor of Medicine degree, a Master in Hospital Administration (MHA), and a Master in Hospital Management (MHM).
Throughout his professional career, Dr. Lomandong served as the Chief of Balindong District Hospital in Wato-Balindong, Lanao del Sur. Under his leadership, efforts to improve healthcare services led to the passage of Republic Act No. 11884, signed into law on June 29, 2022, increasing the hospital's bed capacity from 10 to 50 beds.
His professional excellence has earned him several prestigious distinctions, including Fellow of the Philippine College of Hospital Administrators (FPCHA), Fellow of the Philippine College of Medical Specialists (FPCMS), Fellow of the Philippine Academy of Medical Specialists (FPAMS), and Diplomate of the Philippine Academy of Medical Specialists (DPAMS) in the discipline of Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (EENT).
Beyond medicine, Dr. Lomandong actively serves the community as Regional Director of the Alpha Phi Omega (APO)–BARMM Alumni Association and President of the Philippine College of Hospital Administrators–BARMM Chapter.
On November 5, 2023, Dr. Lomandong was formally enthroned as the Sultan of Kablangan during a historic ceremony held at Mahogany Hills, Palao, Iligan City. His enthronement was witnessed by respected sultans, datus, baes, government officials, professionals, and community leaders from across Lanao.
As Sultan of Kablangan, he traces his royal lineage through the noble bloodline of Abunto, Sultan Atongkay of Kablangan, Dima, P**i, Bae Rini of Madalum, Sultan Dardagan Alawi Macarimbang of Madalum, and Potri Zaman, his mother. Together with Bae a Labi Norhanifa Sani Macarimbang-Masorong, he serves as one of the recognized lifetime reigning title holders of the Sultanate of Kablangan in accordance with the traditional Taritib and Ijma of the Royal House of Kablangan.
In the field of business and community development, Sultan Mashiding Lomandong founded the FDLML Business Complex in Bubong Cadapaan, Balindong, Lanao del Sur. The complex serves as a multi-purpose commercial center featuring an EENT specialist clinic, vision center, pharmacy, fuel station, mini-mart, and retail services.
Through his contributions to healthcare, public service, education, business, and traditional leadership, Sultan Dr. Mashiding Lomandong continues to exemplify dedicated service to the people of Lanao and the Bangsamoro region.
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