Midtimbang family of Maguindanao del Sur

The Midtimbangs of Talayan hold the governorship (Ali Musa Midtimbang, since 2025), the mayoralties of Talayan, Guindulungan and Datu Anggal Midtimbang, and a Bangsamoro Parliament seat, and are linked by marriage to the Ampatuans of Datu Hoffer Ampatuan.

10 documented relatives · 8 currently in public office · 11 documented relationships · Province of Maguindanao del Sur

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Who they are

Ali Musa Midtimbang

Governor (2025 roster); former Talayan mayor (2004–2010, 2019–2022); 2016 candidate for Maguindanao governor

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 results, Maguindanao del Sur; Inquirer · MILF bets for Maguindanao del Sur governor, vice governor proclaimed; Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Talayan municipal profile (PDF); GMA News · Ex-Talayan, Maguindanao mayor and son hit in grenade blast; Rappler · BARMM polls: Scions of dynasties vie for Maguindanao del Sur seats

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Nathaniel Sangacala Midtimbang

Mayor, Datu Anggal Midtimbang (2025 roster); first (appointed) mayor of the town; vice mayor in 2017; vice governor of Maguindanao del Sur until 2025 (acting/OIC arrangement); 2019 congressional candidate

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 results, datu-anggal-midtimbang; Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Datu Anggal Midtimbang municipal profile (PDF); GMA News · Ex-Talayan, Maguindanao mayor and son hit in grenade blast; Rappler · Maguindanao’s powerful political alliance collapses as 3 clans bolt to MILF party; Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback)

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Maryjoy Estephanie Uy Midtimbang

Vice mayor, Datu Anggal Midtimbang (2025 roster); former Datu Anggal Midtimbang mayor

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 results, datu-anggal-midtimbang; Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Datu Anggal Midtimbang municipal profile (PDF); Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback)

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Tawakal Buga Midtimbang

Member of the Bangsamoro Parliament, Maguindanao del Sur 1st district (elected Sept 2026, UBJP; sitting BTA member before); former Guindulungan vice mayor

In office

Sources: Rappler · BARMM MP Tawakal Midtimbang captures Maguindanao del Sur 1st District seat; Rappler · BARMM polls: Scions of dynasties vie for Maguindanao del Sur seats

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Datu Guiadzali Midtimbang Midtimbang

Mayor, Guindulungan (2025 roster); Guindulungan mayor 2010–2013

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 results, guindulungan; Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Guindulungan municipal profile (PDF); PCIJ · The ties that bind

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Midpantao Musa Midtimbang Jr.

Vice mayor, Guindulungan (2025 roster); Guindulungan mayor 2016–2025; councilor from 2010

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 results, guindulungan; Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Guindulungan municipal profile (PDF); PCIJ · The ties that bind

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Bongbong Midtimbang Ampatuan

Vice mayor, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan (2025 roster); first Datu Hoffer Ampatuan mayor (appointed 2009, elected 2010–2016, again 2019–2025)

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 results, datu-hoffer-ampatuan; Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Datu Hoffer Ampatuan municipal profile (PDF); PCIJ · The ties that bind; MindaNews · 12 years after the Ampatuan Massacre, Ampatuans still in power in Maguindanao (read via Wayback)

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Tungkang Anggal Midtimbang

Mayor, Talayan (2025 roster); Talayan mayor 2010–2019 and 2022–2025

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 results, talayan; Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Talayan municipal profile (PDF); PCIJ · The ties that bind

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Midpantao Midtimbang Sr.

Former Talayan mayor (1986–1995); first Guindulungan mayor (appointed 2003–2010) and again 2013–2016; former vice governor of Maguindanao; former member of the Bangsamoro Parliament

Not in office

Sources: Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Talayan municipal profile (PDF); Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Guindulungan municipal profile (PDF); Rappler · BARMM MP Tawakal Midtimbang captures Maguindanao del Sur 1st District seat; Rappler · BARMM polls: Scions of dynasties vie for Maguindanao del Sur seats

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How they are related

• Ali Musa Midtimbang and Nathaniel Sangacala Midtimbang — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Rappler · Maguindanao’s powerful political alliance collapses as 3 clans bolt to MILF party · “For Maguindanao del Sur, the UBJP will field Ali Midtimbang, the father of Vice Governor Nathaniel Midtimbang, for governor.”; GMA News · Ex-Talayan, Maguindanao mayor and son hit in grenade blast
• Nathaniel Sangacala Midtimbang and Maryjoy Estephanie Uy Midtimbang — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · “She is the wife of incumbent Mayor Nathaniel Midtimbang, who is running against Toto in the congressional race.”
• Ali Musa Midtimbang and Midpantao Midtimbang Sr. — BrothersBloodEvidence: Rappler · BARMM MP Tawakal Midtimbang captures Maguindanao del Sur 1st District seat · “Datu Midpantao is the brother of former Maguindanao governor Ali Midtimbang, making Tawakal Ali’s nephew.”; Rappler · BARMM polls: Scions of dynasties vie for Maguindanao del Sur seats; GMA News · Ex-Talayan, Maguindanao mayor and son hit in grenade blast
• Midpantao Midtimbang Sr. and Tawakal Buga Midtimbang — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Rappler · BARMM MP Tawakal Midtimbang captures Maguindanao del Sur 1st District seat · “He is the son of Datu Midpantao Midtimbang, a former member of parliament, former vice governor of Maguindanao, and former mayor of Guindulungan.”; Rappler · BARMM polls: Scions of dynasties vie for Maguindanao del Sur seats
• Ali Musa Midtimbang and Tawakal Buga Midtimbang — Uncle → nephewBloodEvidence: Rappler · BARMM MP Tawakal Midtimbang captures Maguindanao del Sur 1st District seat · “Datu Midpantao is the brother of former Maguindanao governor Ali Midtimbang, making Tawakal Ali’s nephew.”; Rappler · BARMM polls: Scions of dynasties vie for Maguindanao del Sur seats
• Midpantao Midtimbang Sr. and Datu Guiadzali Midtimbang Midtimbang — Father → sonBloodEvidence: PCIJ · The ties that bind · “In 2010, Midpantao’s children Bongbong, Guiadzali, and Midpantao Jr. were elected as Datu Hoffer Ampatuan mayor and Guindulungan mayor and Sangguniang Bayan member, respectively.”
• Midpantao Midtimbang Sr. and Midpantao Musa Midtimbang Jr. — Father → sonBloodEvidence: PCIJ · The ties that bind · “In 2010, Midpantao’s children Bongbong, Guiadzali, and Midpantao Jr. were elected as Datu Hoffer Ampatuan mayor and Guindulungan mayor and Sangguniang Bayan member, respectively.”
• Midpantao Midtimbang Sr. and Bongbong Midtimbang Ampatuan — Father → daughterBloodEvidence: PCIJ · The ties that bind · “In 2010, Midpantao’s children Bongbong, Guiadzali, and Midpantao Jr. were elected as Datu Hoffer Ampatuan mayor and Guindulungan mayor and Sangguniang Bayan member, respectively.”
• Midpantao Midtimbang Sr. and Tungkang Anggal Midtimbang — Uncle → nephewBloodEvidence: PCIJ · The ties that bind · “His nephews Tungkang and Nathaniel, meanwhile, serve as incumbent mayors of Talayan and Datu Anggal Midtimbang.”
• Midpantao Midtimbang Sr. and Nathaniel Sangacala Midtimbang — Uncle → nephewBloodEvidence: PCIJ · The ties that bind · “His nephews Tungkang and Nathaniel, meanwhile, serve as incumbent mayors of Talayan and Datu Anggal Midtimbang.”; GMA News · Ex-Talayan, Maguindanao mayor and son hit in grenade blast
• Midpantao Midtimbang Sr. and Sukarno Midtimbang — BrothersBloodEvidence: PCIJ · The ties that bind · “His brother Sukarno is also vice mayor of Talayan.”

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 results, Maguindanao del Sur · 2025-05
2. Inquirer · MILF bets for Maguindanao del Sur governor, vice governor proclaimed · 2025-05-13
3. Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Talayan municipal profile (PDF) · Read September 2026
4. GMA News · Ex-Talayan, Maguindanao mayor and son hit in grenade blast · 2017-04-21
5. Rappler · BARMM polls: Scions of dynasties vie for Maguindanao del Sur seats · 2026-09-07
6. Rappler · 2025 results, datu-anggal-midtimbang · 2025-05
7. Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Datu Anggal Midtimbang municipal profile (PDF) · Read September 2026
8. Rappler · Maguindanao’s powerful political alliance collapses as 3 clans bolt to MILF party · 2024-10-07
9. Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · 2019-04-05
10. Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Guindulungan municipal profile (PDF) · Read September 2026
11. Rappler · BARMM MP Tawakal Midtimbang captures Maguindanao del Sur 1st District seat · 2026-09-14
12. Rappler · 2025 results, guindulungan · 2025-05
13. PCIJ · The ties that bind · 2013-04-10
14. Rappler · 2025 results, datu-hoffer-ampatuan · 2025-05
15. Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Datu Hoffer Ampatuan municipal profile (PDF) · Read September 2026
16. MindaNews · 12 years after the Ampatuan Massacre, Ampatuans still in power in Maguindanao (read via Wayback) · 2022-05-15
17. Rappler · 2025 results, talayan · 2025-05
18. Rappler · Maguindanao’s powerful political alliance collapses as 3 clans bolt to MILF party · “For Maguindanao del Sur, the UBJP will field Ali Midtimbang, the father of Vice Governor Nathaniel Midtimbang, for governor.” · 2024-10-07
19. Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · “She is the wife of incumbent Mayor Nathaniel Midtimbang, who is running against Toto in the congressional race.” · 2019-04-05
20. Rappler · BARMM MP Tawakal Midtimbang captures Maguindanao del Sur 1st District seat · “Datu Midpantao is the brother of former Maguindanao governor Ali Midtimbang, making Tawakal Ali’s nephew.” · 2026-09-14
21. Rappler · BARMM MP Tawakal Midtimbang captures Maguindanao del Sur 1st District seat · “He is the son of Datu Midpantao Midtimbang, a former member of parliament, former vice governor of Maguindanao, and former mayor of Guindulungan.” · 2026-09-14
22. PCIJ · The ties that bind · “In 2010, Midpantao’s children Bongbong, Guiadzali, and Midpantao Jr. were elected as Datu Hoffer Ampatuan mayor and Guindulungan mayor and Sangguniang Bayan member, respectively.” · 2013-04-10
23. PCIJ · The ties that bind · “His nephews Tungkang and Nathaniel, meanwhile, serve as incumbent mayors of Talayan and Datu Anggal Midtimbang.” · 2013-04-10
24. PCIJ · The ties that bind · “His brother Sukarno is also vice mayor of Talayan.” · 2013-04-10

Other families documented in Maguindanao del Sur

• Mangudadatu–SakaluranAdds the father links from Raden Camlian Sakaluran to his children Prince Raden and Bai Rihan.
• AmpatuanLinks the Shariff Aguak branch (Marop) to Andal Sr.’s son Sajid as cousins.
• PaglasThe Paglases have run Datu Paglas since its creation in 1973 and held the district’s House seat in 2022–2025 through Mohamad “Tong” Pendatun Paglas Sr., whom the Inquirer calls a cousin of Bai Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu.
• NandoVice Governor Hisham Salendab Nando is the son of the late Wali of the Bangsamoro, Sheikh Khalipa Nando.
• Pendatun Ali (General Salipada K. Pendatun)Former General Salipada K. Pendatun mayor Rafsanjani Pendatun Ali won a Bangsamoro Parliament seat in 2026; his wife Mielyn Ali is the town’s mayor.
• MontawalPagagawan (Datu Montawal) is led by a father-and-son pair who swapped the mayor and vice-mayor posts.
• Samama–Kamaong (Datu Piang)Datu Piang’s mayor Victor Samama succeeded his paternal cousin, Mayor Genuine Kamaong, who died in 2018.

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