Sultan (Pikit) family of Cotabato

Sumulong Sultan has led Pikit since 2006, swapping the mayor and vice mayor seats with his daughter Muhyryn, whose husband is vice mayor of Pigcawayan; her sister and a cousin sit on the council.

5 documented relatives · 5 currently in public office · 4 documented relationships · Province of Cotabato

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Who they are

Sumulong Kadingilan Sultan

Vice mayor of Pikit (elected 2025); former mayor

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 Pikit results; INQUIRER.net · Old political families dominate Cotabato's electoral landscape (Williamor Magbanua)

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Muhyryn Dandalanin Sultan-Casi

Mayor of Pikit (elected 2025); former vice mayor

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 Pikit results; INQUIRER.net · Old political families dominate Cotabato's electoral landscape (Williamor Magbanua)

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Sitty Nursheena “Chin” Sultan

Pikit municipal councilor (re-elected 2025, ranked 1st)

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 Pikit results; Manila Bulletin · 2 neighboring Cotabato towns ruled by familiar political clans (NOT READ: 403; content known only from a search-engine summary)

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Niel Jake Vicente Casi

Vice mayor of Pigcawayan (elected 2025)

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 Pigcawayan results; Manila Bulletin · 2 neighboring Cotabato towns ruled by familiar political clans (NOT READ: 403; content known only from a search-engine summary)

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How they are related

• Sumulong Kadingilan Sultan and Muhyryn Dandalanin Sultan-Casi — Father → daughterBloodEvidence: PCIJ · Pacquiaos keep 5 seats in Soccsksargen; Mangudadatus win in Sultan Kudarat · “In Pikit, Vice Mayor Muhiryn Sultan-Casi won as mayor while her father, Mayor Sumulong Sultan, was elected vice mayor.”; INQUIRER.net · Old political families dominate Cotabato's electoral landscape (Williamor Magbanua)
• Muhyryn Dandalanin Sultan-Casi and Sitty Nursheena “Chin” Sultan — SistersBloodEvidence: Manila Bulletin · 2 neighboring Cotabato towns ruled by familiar political clans · “Muhyrn’s younger sister, municipal Councilor Chin, was re-elected for her second term and No. 1 council member.”
• Muhyryn Dandalanin Sultan-Casi and Niel Jake Vicente Casi — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Manila Bulletin · 2 neighboring Cotabato towns ruled by familiar political clans · “Muhyryn, who is married to reelected Pigcawayan, Cotabato Vice Mayor Niel Jake Casi, will be the town's mayor for the second time.”
• Sitty Nursheena “Chin” Sultan and Datu Turno Kalaw Sultan Jr. — CousinsBloodEvidence: Manila Bulletin · 2 neighboring Cotabato towns ruled by familiar political clans · “Her cousin Datu Turno Sultan Jr. was second spot.”

How this was researched

Researched September 2026 against Comelec 2025 results. Every relationship is quoted from a published source; people who share a surname without a published statement of kinship are left out. Family relationships do not imply wrongdoing or political agreement.

Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.

Sources

1. Rappler · 2025 Pikit results · 2025-05-13
2. INQUIRER.net · Old political families dominate Cotabato's electoral landscape (Williamor Magbanua) · 2024-10-10
3. Manila Bulletin · 2 neighboring Cotabato towns ruled by familiar political clans (NOT READ: 403; content known only from a search-engine summary) · 2025-05-19
4. Rappler · 2025 Pigcawayan results · 2025-05-13
5. PCIJ · Pacquiaos keep 5 seats in Soccsksargen; Mangudadatus win in Sultan Kudarat · “In Pikit, Vice Mayor Muhiryn Sultan-Casi won as mayor while her father, Mayor Sumulong Sultan, was elected vice mayor.” · 2025-05-22
6. Manila Bulletin · 2 neighboring Cotabato towns ruled by familiar political clans · “Muhyrn’s younger sister, municipal Councilor Chin, was re-elected for her second term and No. 1 council member.” · 2025-05-19
7. Manila Bulletin · 2 neighboring Cotabato towns ruled by familiar political clans · “Muhyryn, who is married to reelected Pigcawayan, Cotabato Vice Mayor Niel Jake Casi, will be the town's mayor for the second time.” · 2025-05-19
8. Manila Bulletin · 2 neighboring Cotabato towns ruled by familiar political clans · “Her cousin Datu Turno Sultan Jr. was second spot.” · 2025-05-19

Other families documented in Cotabato

• Taliño-Mendoza (Carmen / provincial capitol)Governor Lala Taliño-Mendoza heads a clan that holds the governorship, vice governorship, the 3rd district House seat and the Carmen mayoralty and vice mayoralty.
• Piñol (M'lang / Kidapawan / provincial)Former governor and Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol, his brothers Efren, Socrates, Bernardo Jr. and Joselito, Bernardo's brother Gerry, and Manny's daughter Krista have held or sought provincial and town posts.
• Sacdalan (Alamada / Midsayap / 1st district)Alamada mayor and former governor Jesus Sacdalan, his sons Victor (Alamada vice mayor) and Joel (1st district representative 2019-2025), and his nephew Rolando (Midsayap mayor).
• Evangelista (Kidapawan)Former Kidapawan mayor Joseph Evangelista, now a 2nd district board member, was succeeded as mayor by his son Pao.
• Guzman (Kabacan)Kabacan's mayor and vice mayor are wife and husband.
• Mahimpit (President Roxas)Father and son swapped the President Roxas mayoralty and vice mayoralty in 2025.
• Gonzaga (Magpet)Son and father hold the Magpet mayoralty and vice mayoralty.
• Valdevieso (Matalam)Matalam's mayor and vice mayor are father and daughter.

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