Mangudadatu–Sakaluran family of Sultan Kudarat

Adds the father links from Raden Camlian Sakaluran to his children Prince Raden and Bai Rihan.

27 documented relatives · 14 currently in public office · 46 documented relationships · Province of Sultan Kudarat

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Who they are

Datu Pax Ali Sangki Mangudadatu

Governor (2025 roster); former mayor of Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao (2019–2022)

In office

Sources: MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of 'landslide' win (read via Wayback); MindaNews · Mangudadatu political scion wins over ex-beauty queen Sharifa Akeel in Sultan Kudarat province (read via Wayback); MindaNews · Mangudadatu unseated as Sultan Kudarat Gov but back on June 30 as elected Gov (read via Wayback); Philstar · SC affirms DQ of Sultan Kudarat governor; Rappler · 2025 results, Sultan Kudarat

See Datu Pax Ali Sangki Mangudadatu in the map →

Datu Yassin Mangudadatu

Mayor, Lutayan (2025 roster)

In office

Sources: PCIJ · Pacquiaos keep 5 seats in Soccsksargen; Mangudadatus win in Sultan Kudarat; Rappler · 2025 results, Sultan Kudarat

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Bai Mariam Lim Sangki-Mangudadatu

Maguindanao officeholder (governor of Maguindanao, later Maguindanao del Sur; not researched)

In office

Sources: MindaNews · Mangudadatu couple to rule S. Kudarat, Maguindanao provinces (read via Wayback); MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of 'landslide' win (read via Wayback); PCIJ · Pacquiaos keep 5 seats in Soccsksargen; Mangudadatus win in Sultan Kudarat

See Bai Mariam Lim Sangki-Mangudadatu in the map →

Ruth Mangudadatu Sakaluran

Representative, 1st district (2025 roster); former Lutayan mayor (2007–2016)

In office

Sources: GMA News · AT A GLANCE: The Mangudadatu clan of Sultan Kudarat; MindaNews · Former governor Pax Mangudadatu returns to SK capitol (read via Wayback); PCIJ · Pacquiaos keep 5 seats in Soccsksargen; Mangudadatus win in Sultan Kudarat; Rappler · 2025 results, Sultan Kudarat

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Prince Raden Mangudadatu Sakaluran (“Datu Bong”)

Vice governor

In office

Sources: PCIJ · Pacquiaos keep 5 seats in Soccsksargen; Mangudadatus win in Sultan Kudarat; Rappler People · Prince Raden Sakaluran; DILG Region XII · Sultan Kudarat winning/proclaimed candidates, 2019 list (header rows misaligned; Tacurong rows reflect June 2021 succession); Rappler · 2022 candidate list, Sultan Kudarat (Wayback); Rappler · 2025 results, Sultan Kudarat

See Prince Raden Mangudadatu Sakaluran (“Datu Bong”) in the map →

Princess Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran (“Bai Rihan”)

Mayor, Isulan

In office

Sources: PNA · S. Kudarat mayor substitutes grandpa's House candidacy (read via Wayback); MindaNews · Mangudadatu political scion wins over ex-beauty queen Sharifa Akeel in Sultan Kudarat province (read via Wayback); PCIJ · Pacquiaos keep 5 seats in Soccsksargen; Mangudadatus win in Sultan Kudarat; Rappler People · Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran; Rappler · 2025 results, Sultan Kudarat

See Princess Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran (“Bai Rihan”) in the map →

Ibrahim Gaguil Mangudadatu

Mayor, Buluan (2025 roster); Buluan mayor 2007–2013

In office

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

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Babydats Dingcong Mangudadatu

Municipal councilor, Buluan (2025 roster); unopposed mayoral candidate in Buluan in 2019

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 results, buluan; Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback); Rappler · Mangudadatu scion wins Maguindanao del Sur 4th District BARMM seat

See Babydats Dingcong Mangudadatu in the map →

DJ Parok Mangudadatu

Member of the Bangsamoro Parliament, Maguindanao del Sur 4th district (elected Sept 2026, BFP); former Maguindanao provincial board member (2nd district)

In office

Sources: Rappler · Mangudadatu scion wins Maguindanao del Sur 4th District BARMM seat; Rappler · BARMM polls: Scions of dynasties vie for Maguindanao del Sur seats

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King Jhazzer Tiamson Mangudadatu

Vice mayor, Buluan (2025 roster); Buluan vice mayor since 2010

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 results, buluan; PCIJ · The ties that bind; Rappler · 74 members of Ampatuan clan running in 2013

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Elizabeth Mangudadatu Tayuan

Vice mayor, Mangudadatu (2025 roster); unopposed mayoral candidate in Mangudadatu town in 2019

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 results, mangudadatu; Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback)

See Elizabeth Mangudadatu Tayuan in the map →

Ali Balayman Sangki

Member of the Bangsamoro Parliament, Maguindanao del Sur 3rd district (elected Sept 2026, Al Ittihad–UKB); former BTA member (2019–2025); former Maguindanao board member; former OMA executive director

In office

Sources: Rappler · Ex-MP tops Maguindanao del Sur 3rd District BARMM polls; Rappler · BARMM polls: Scions of dynasties vie for Maguindanao del Sur seats; PCIJ · The ties that bind

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Datu Pax Pakung Sandigan Mangudadatu (“Sultan Pax”)

Former governor (1998–2007, 2016–2019); former 1st-district representative (2007–2010); former Lutayan mayor (1988–1998, 2022–2025)

Not in office

Sources: GMA News · AT A GLANCE: The Mangudadatu clan of Sultan Kudarat; MindaNews · Former governor Pax Mangudadatu returns to SK capitol (read via Wayback); MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of 'landslide' win (read via Wayback); MindaNews · THE LEADERS YOU VOTED: Sultan Kudarat 1987 to 2019 (table image SultanKudarat.1987to2019.jpg, read via Wayback)

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Suharto “Teng” Tan Mangudadatu

Former governor (2007–2016, 2019–2022); former representative (lone district 2004–2007, 1st district 2016–2019); former Lutayan mayor (1998–2004); TESDA director general 2023–2024

Not in office

Sources: GMA News · AT A GLANCE: The Mangudadatu clan of Sultan Kudarat; MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of 'landslide' win (read via Wayback); MindaNews · Mangudadatu political scion wins over ex-beauty queen Sharifa Akeel in Sultan Kudarat province (read via Wayback); MindaNews · THE LEADERS YOU VOTED: Sultan Kudarat 1987 to 2019 (table image SultanKudarat.1987to2019.jpg, read via Wayback)

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Raden Camlian Sakaluran

Former vice governor (2016–2019, 2022–2025) and governor by succession 23–30 June 2025; former 1st-district representative (2010–2016); former Lutayan mayor (2004–2007); 2025 independent candidate for governor (lost)

Not in office

Sources: GMA News · AT A GLANCE: The Mangudadatu clan of Sultan Kudarat; MindaNews · Former governor Pax Mangudadatu returns to SK capitol (read via Wayback); MindaNews · Mangudadatu political scion wins over ex-beauty queen Sharifa Akeel in Sultan Kudarat province (read via Wayback); MindaNews · Mangudadatu unseated as Sultan Kudarat Gov but back on June 30 as elected Gov (read via Wayback); Rappler · 2022 candidate list, Sultan Kudarat (Wayback); Rappler · 2025 results, Sultan Kudarat; MindaNews · THE LEADERS YOU VOTED: Sultan Kudarat 1987 to 2019 (table image SultanKudarat.1987to2019.jpg, read via Wayback)

See Raden Camlian Sakaluran in the map →

Datu Pua Mangudadatu

Former Buluan mayor (Maguindanao)

Not in office

Sources: MindaNews · Mangudadatu couple to rule S. Kudarat, Maguindanao provinces (read via Wayback); PCIJ · The ties that bind

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Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu

Maguindanao officeholder (former Maguindanao governor and representative; not researched)

Not in office

Sources: MindaNews · Mangudadatu couple to rule S. Kudarat, Maguindanao provinces (read via Wayback); PCIJ · The ties that bind; MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of 'landslide' win (read via Wayback)

See Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu in the map →

Datu Freddie Mangudadatu

Maguindanao officeholder (former mayor of Mangudadatu town; representative per Inquirer 2020; not researched)

Not in office

Sources: MindaNews · Mangudadatu couple to rule S. Kudarat, Maguindanao provinces (read via Wayback); Inquirer · Sultan Kudarat Governor Mangudadatu suspends Mayor Mangudadatu, wife of Representative Mangudadatu (read via Wayback)

See Datu Freddie Mangudadatu in the map →

Azel Valenzuela Mangudadatu

Former mayor, President Quirino (2019–2022); 2022 vice-mayoral candidate there

Not in office

Sources: Inquirer · Sultan Kudarat Governor Mangudadatu suspends Mayor Mangudadatu, wife of Representative Mangudadatu (read via Wayback); DILG Region XII · Sultan Kudarat winning/proclaimed candidates, 2019 list (header rows misaligned; Tacurong rows reflect June 2021 succession); Rappler · 2022 candidate list, Sultan Kudarat (Wayback)

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Sharifa Akeel Mangudadatu

Candidate for governor 2022 and 2025 (lost both)

Not in office

Sources: MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of 'landslide' win (read via Wayback); MindaNews · Mangudadatu unseated as Sultan Kudarat Gov but back on June 30 as elected Gov (read via Wayback); PCIJ · Pacquiaos keep 5 seats in Soccsksargen; Mangudadatus win in Sultan Kudarat; Rappler · 2025 results, Sultan Kudarat

See Sharifa Akeel Mangudadatu in the map →

Zajid “Dong” Mangudadatu

Former representative, Maguindanao 2nd district (2013–2019); former Pandag mayor (2013); 2019 Senate candidate

Not in office

Sources: PCIJ · The ties that bind; Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback)

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Khadafeh G. Mangudadatu

Former assemblyman, 2nd district of Maguindanao (sponsor of the Mangudadatu town charter)

Not in office

Sources: Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Mangudadatu municipal profile (PDF)

See Khadafeh G. Mangudadatu in the map →

How they are related

• Datu Pax Pakung Sandigan Mangudadatu (“Sultan Pax”) and Suharto “Teng” Tan Mangudadatu — Father → sonBloodEvidence: GMA News · At a glance: The Mangudadatu clan of Sultan Kudarat · “Datu Pax is the father of Datu Suharto and Ruth, and the father-in-law of Datu Raden.”; MindaNews · Mangudadatu political scion wins over ex-beauty queen Sharifa Akeel in Sultan Kudarat province (read via Wayback)
• Datu Pax Pakung Sandigan Mangudadatu (“Sultan Pax”) and Ruth Mangudadatu Sakaluran — Father → daughterBloodEvidence: MindaNews · Former governor Pax Mangudadatu returns to SK capitol · “Sakaluran is husband of Mangudadatu’s daughter Ruth, the outgoing mayor of Lutayan town.”; GMA News · AT A GLANCE: The Mangudadatu clan of Sultan Kudarat
• Suharto “Teng” Tan Mangudadatu and Ruth Mangudadatu Sakaluran — SiblingsBloodEvidence: GMA News · At a glance: The Mangudadatu clan of Sultan Kudarat · “Datu Suharto is the son of Datu Pax, brother of Ruth, and the brother-in-law of Datu Raden Sakaluran.”
• Ruth Mangudadatu Sakaluran and Raden Camlian Sakaluran — SpousesMarriageEvidence: GMA News · At a glance: The Mangudadatu clan of Sultan Kudarat · “Ruth is the daughter of Datu Pax, sister of Datu Suharto, and wife of Datu Raden.”; MindaNews · Former governor Pax Mangudadatu returns to SK capitol (read via Wayback); PCIJ · The ties that bind
• Datu Pax Pakung Sandigan Mangudadatu (“Sultan Pax”) and Raden Camlian Sakaluran — Father-in-law → son-in-lawIn-lawEvidence: GMA News · At a glance: The Mangudadatu clan of Sultan Kudarat · “Datu Raden is the son-in-law of Datu Pax, brother-in-law of Datu Suharto and husband of Ruth.”; PCIJ · The ties that bind
• Suharto “Teng” Tan Mangudadatu and Datu Pax Ali Sangki Mangudadatu — Father → sonBloodEvidence: MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of landslide win · “Datu Pax Ali is the son of Sultan Kudarat Gov. Suharto “Teng” Mangudadatu and Maguindanao reelectionist Gov. Bai Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu.”; Politiko Mindanao · Datu Pax Ali Sangki Mangudadatu celebrates his birthday; MindaNews · Mangudadatu political scion wins over ex-beauty queen Sharifa Akeel in Sultan Kudarat province (read via Wayback); PCIJ · Pacquiaos keep 5 seats in Soccsksargen; Mangudadatus win in Sultan Kudarat
• Bai Mariam Lim Sangki-Mangudadatu and Datu Pax Ali Sangki Mangudadatu — Mother → sonBloodEvidence: MindaNews · Mangudadatu political scion wins over ex-beauty queen Sharifa Akeel in Sultan Kudarat province · “Pax Ali Mangudadatu is also the son of reelected Maguindanao Gov. Bai Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu.”; MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of 'landslide' win (read via Wayback)
• Suharto “Teng” Tan Mangudadatu and Bai Mariam Lim Sangki-Mangudadatu — SpousesMarriageEvidence: PCIJ · The ties that bind · “Datu Ali Balayman Sangki, former executive director of the Office on Muslim Affairs, has a daughter (Bai Mariam) who is married Sultan Kudarat Governor Datu Suharto T. Mangudadatu”; MindaNews · Mangudadatu couple to rule S. Kudarat, Maguindanao provinces (read via Wayback)
• Datu Pax Pakung Sandigan Mangudadatu (“Sultan Pax”) and Datu Pax Ali Sangki Mangudadatu — Grandfather → grandsonBloodEvidence: MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of landslide win · “He is the grandson of Sultan Pax, who served as governor of Sultan Kudarat from 1998 to 2007”; Politiko Mindanao · Datu Pax Ali Sangki Mangudadatu celebrates his birthday; MindaNews · Mangudadatu political scion wins over ex-beauty queen Sharifa Akeel in Sultan Kudarat province (read via Wayback)
• Datu Pax Ali Sangki Mangudadatu and Datu Yassin Mangudadatu — BrothersBloodEvidence: PCIJ · Soccsksargen: Pacquiao, Mangudadatu political dynasties · “Mangudadatu’s brother Datu Yassin ran for mayor of Lutayan town unopposed.”
• Raden Camlian Sakaluran and Datu Pax Ali Sangki Mangudadatu — Uncle → nephewIn-lawEvidence: MindaNews · Mangudadatu political scion wins over ex-beauty queen Sharifa Akeel in Sultan Kudarat province · “Mangudadatu’s uncle and running mate, Raden Sakaluran, was reelected as vice governor.”
• Princess Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran (“Bai Rihan”) and Datu Pax Ali Sangki Mangudadatu — CousinsBloodEvidence: MindaNews · Mangudadatu political scion wins over ex-beauty queen Sharifa Akeel in Sultan Kudarat province · “Mangudadatu’s cousin, Rep. Bai Rihan Sakaluran (Lakas) of the first congressional district, was also reelected.”; Politiko Mindanao · Datu Pax Ali Sangki Mangudadatu celebrates his birthday
• Datu Pax Pakung Sandigan Mangudadatu (“Sultan Pax”) and Princess Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran (“Bai Rihan”) — Grandfather → granddaughterBloodEvidence: PNA · S. Kudarat mayor substitutes grandpa’s House candidacy · “A lady town mayor in Sultan Kudarat has substituted the candidacy of her grandfather, outgoing Sultan Kudarat Governor Pax Mangudadatu”
• Ruth Mangudadatu Sakaluran and Prince Raden Mangudadatu Sakaluran (“Datu Bong”) — Mother → sonBloodEvidence: Politiko Mindanao · Mayor Prince Raden Sakaluran gets some love from locals · “Prince Raden is the son of Vice Governor Raden Sakaluran and former Lutayan Mayor Ruth Mangudadatu Sakaluran.”; PCIJ · Pacquiaos keep 5 seats in Soccsksargen; Mangudadatus win in Sultan Kudarat
• Ruth Mangudadatu Sakaluran and Princess Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran (“Bai Rihan”) — Mother → daughterBloodEvidence: PCIJ · Soccsksargen: Pacquiao, Mangudadatu political dynasties · “Sakaluran’s mother Ruth ran unopposed in the 1st District race and sister Bai Rihan won as Isulan town mayor.”; Politiko Mindanao · Rep. Bai Rihan Sakaluran is a total dalagang Pilipina on this pic
• Prince Raden Mangudadatu Sakaluran (“Datu Bong”) and Princess Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran (“Bai Rihan”) — SiblingsBloodEvidence: PCIJ · Soccsksargen: Pacquiao, Mangudadatu political dynasties · “Sakaluran’s mother Ruth ran unopposed in the 1st District race and sister Bai Rihan won as Isulan town mayor.”; Politiko Mindanao · Mayor Prince Raden Sakaluran gets some love from locals; Politiko Mindanao · Rep. Bai Rihan Sakaluran is a total dalagang Pilipina on this pic
• Prince Raden Mangudadatu Sakaluran (“Datu Bong”) and Datu Pax Ali Sangki Mangudadatu — CousinsBloodEvidence: PCIJ · Soccsksargen: Pacquiao, Mangudadatu political dynasties · “Mangudadatu’s cousin Raden Sakaluran was also reelected vice governor. Sakaluran’s mother Ruth ran unopposed in the 1st District race”; Politiko Mindanao · Mayor Prince Raden Sakaluran gets some love from locals
• Datu Pax Pakung Sandigan Mangudadatu (“Sultan Pax”) and Naga Mangudadatu — Father → sonBloodEvidence: PNA · Hunt on for killers of mayor’s son in Sultan Kudarat · “Datu Naga Mangudadatu, son of Datu Pax, former congressman and governor of Sultan Kudarat and now mayor of Lutayan, was killed by still unidentified gunmen.”; Philstar · Sultan Kudarat mayor's son, companion slain
• Datu Pax Pakung Sandigan Mangudadatu (“Sultan Pax”) and Datu Pua Mangudadatu — BrothersBloodEvidence: MindaNews · Mangudadatu couple to rule S. Kudarat, Maguindanao provinces · “Sultan Pax is brother of Datu Pua, father of Freddie and Esmael Mangudadatu.”
• Datu Pua Mangudadatu and Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu — Father → sonBloodEvidence: MindaNews · Mangudadatu couple to rule S. Kudarat, Maguindanao provinces · “Sultan Pax is brother of Datu Pua, father of Freddie and Esmael Mangudadatu.”; PCIJ · The ties that bind
• Datu Pua Mangudadatu and Datu Freddie Mangudadatu — Father → sonBloodEvidence: MindaNews · Mangudadatu couple to rule S. Kudarat, Maguindanao provinces · “Sultan Pax is brother of Datu Pua, father of Freddie and Esmael Mangudadatu.”
• Datu Pax Pakung Sandigan Mangudadatu (“Sultan Pax”) and Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu — Uncle → nephewBloodEvidence: PCIJ · The ties that bind · “In Sultan Kudarat, Toto’s uncle Datu Pax was congressman of the province’s first district from 2007 to 2010.”; MindaNews · Mangudadatu couple to rule S. Kudarat, Maguindanao provinces (read via Wayback)
• Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and Datu Freddie Mangudadatu — BrothersBloodEvidence: MindaNews · Mangudadatu couple to rule S. Kudarat, Maguindanao provinces · “Datu Freddie Mangudadatu, incumbent mayor of the municipality of Mangudadatu and brother of incumbent Gov. Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu.”; PCIJ · The ties that bind
• Suharto “Teng” Tan Mangudadatu and Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu — CousinsBloodEvidence: MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of landslide win · “Toto and Teng, Datu Pax Ali’s father, are cousins.”; PCIJ · The ties that bind
• Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and Sharifa Akeel Mangudadatu — SpousesMarriageEvidence: MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of landslide win · “His rival, Akeel Mangudadatu, is the wife of Maguindanao 2nd District Rep. Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu”; PNA · Solon backs new wife's bid for Sultan Kudarat guv; MindaNews · Mangudadatu unseated as Sultan Kudarat Gov but back on June 30 as elected Gov (read via Wayback)
• Datu Freddie Mangudadatu and Azel Valenzuela Mangudadatu — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Inquirer · Sultan Kudarat Governor Mangudadatu suspends Mayor Mangudadatu, wife of Representative Mangudadatu · “Governor Mangudadatu said his order to suspend Mayor Mangudadatu was not politically motivated as Mayor Mangudadatu’s husband, Rep. Freddie Mangudadatu, is a political rival.”
• Raden Camlian Sakaluran and Prince Raden Mangudadatu Sakaluran (“Datu Bong”) — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Politiko Mindanao · Mayor Prince Raden Sakaluran gets some love from locals · “Prince Raden is the son of Vice Governor Raden Sakaluran and former Lutayan Mayor Ruth Mangudadatu Sakaluran.”
• Raden Camlian Sakaluran and Princess Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran (“Bai Rihan”) — Father → daughterBloodEvidence: Politiko Mindanao · Rep. Bai Rihan Sakaluran is a total dalagang Pilipina on this pic · “Bai Rihan’s parents are Vice Governor Raden Sakaluran and former Lutayan Mayor Ruth Mangudadatu Sakaluran.”
• Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and Ibrahim Gaguil Mangudadatu — BrothersBloodEvidence: PCIJ · The wealth of Gov. Toto · “Among them are his brothers Khadafee (Assemblyman, ARMM), Ibrahim (Buluan mayor), Datu Zajid (Pandag mayor), and Datu Freddie (Mangudadatu mayor)”; Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Buluan municipal profile (PDF); PCIJ · The ties that bind
• Ibrahim Gaguil Mangudadatu and Lorena D. Mangudadatu — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Buluan municipal profile (PDF) · “he decided not to join politics temporarily, but instead let her wife BAI LORENA D. MANGUDADATU to ran for Mayor”
• Lorena D. Mangudadatu and Babydats Dingcong Mangudadatu — Mother → sonBloodEvidence: Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · “In Maguindanao’s capital town of Buluan, Babydats Dingcong-Mangudadatu, son of incumbent Mayor Lorena Mangudadatu, is running for mayor unopposed, along with his vice mayoral candidate, Ramla Mangudadatu-Kadalim.”
• Ibrahim Gaguil Mangudadatu and DJ Parok Mangudadatu — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Rappler · Mangudadatu scion wins Maguindanao del Sur 4th District BARMM seat · “Mangudadatu is the son of Buluan Mayor Ibrahim Mangudadatu and the brother of Buluan Councilor Baby Dhats Mangudadatu.”; Rappler · BARMM polls: Scions of dynasties vie for Maguindanao del Sur seats
• DJ Parok Mangudadatu and Babydats Dingcong Mangudadatu — BrothersBloodEvidence: Rappler · Mangudadatu scion wins Maguindanao del Sur 4th District BARMM seat · “Mangudadatu is the son of Buluan Mayor Ibrahim Mangudadatu and the brother of Buluan Councilor Baby Dhats Mangudadatu.”; Rappler · BARMM polls: Scions of dynasties vie for Maguindanao del Sur seats
• Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and DJ Parok Mangudadatu — Uncle → nephewBloodEvidence: Rappler · Mangudadatu scion wins Maguindanao del Sur 4th District BARMM seat · “COTABATO CITY, Philippines – DJ Parok Mangudadatu, the nephew of Maguindanao del Sur Representative Esmael Mangudadatu, topped the electoral race for the Bangsamoro parliamentary seat of the province’s 4th District.”
• Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and King Jhazzer Tiamson Mangudadatu — Father → sonBloodEvidence: PCIJ · The ties that bind · “Toto’s son King Jhasser also serves as Buluan vice mayor.”; Rappler · 74 members of Ampatuan clan running in 2013
• Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and Rhamla Mangudadatu Kadalim — SiblingsBloodEvidence: PCIJ · The ties that bind · “His sister, Rhamla M. Kadalim is member of the Sangguniang Bayan in Buluan.”; PCIJ · The wealth of Gov. Toto
• Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and Zajid “Dong” Mangudadatu — BrothersBloodEvidence: Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · “the second congressional district seat, which will be vacated by his younger brother, Rep. Zajid “Dong” Manguadadatu”; PCIJ · The wealth of Gov. Toto; PCIJ · The ties that bind
• Datu Pua Mangudadatu and Khadafeh G. Mangudadatu — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Mangudadatu municipal profile (PDF) · “Assemblyman HON. DATU KHADAFEH G. MANGUDADATU of the second district of Maguindanao Province continued the dreams and vision of his late father”; PCIJ · The wealth of Gov. Toto
• Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and Elizabeth Mangudadatu Tayuan — SiblingsBloodEvidence: Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · “In Mangudadatu town, Toto’s sister, Elizabeth Mangudadatu-Tayuan, and nephew, Prince Mangudadatu-Dilangalen, have no rivals”
• Datu Freddie Mangudadatu and Elizabeth Mangudadatu Tayuan — SiblingsBloodEvidence: Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · “The mayoral aspirant is the younger sister of Freddie.”
• Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and Prince Mosafeer Mangudadatu Dilangalen — Uncle → nephewBloodEvidence: Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · “In Mangudadatu town, Toto’s sister, Elizabeth Mangudadatu-Tayuan, and nephew, Prince Mangudadatu-Dilangalen, have no rivals in the mayoral and vice mayoral contests, respectively, as candidates of PDP-Laban.”; PCIJ · The ties that bind
• Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and Zihan Mamalinta Mangudadatu — Sister-in-law (brother-in-law ↔ sister-in-law)MarriageEvidence: Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · “Mayor Zihan Mamalinta-Mangudadatu, sister-in-law of Toto, and her running mate, Dante Mamalinta, are also without opponents in neighboring Pandag town.”
• Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and Bai Mariam Lim Sangki-Mangudadatu — Cousin-in-lawMarriageEvidence: PCIJ · MILF-backed clans defeat Mangudadatus in Maguindanao as dynasties persist in BARMM · “He was followed by Mariam, his cousin-in-law.”; Rappler · Maguindanao split to tighten political grip of ruling clans
• Ali Balayman Sangki and Bai Mariam Lim Sangki-Mangudadatu — Father → daughterBloodEvidence: PCIJ · The ties that bind · “Datu Ali Balayman Sangki, former executive director of the Office on Muslim Affairs, has a daughter (Bai Mariam) who is married Sultan Kudarat Governor Datu Suharto T. Mangudadatu”
• Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and Khadafeh G. Mangudadatu — BrothersBloodEvidence: PCIJ · The wealth of Gov. Toto · “Among them are his brothers Khadafee (Assemblyman, ARMM), Ibrahim (Buluan mayor), Datu Zajid (Pandag mayor), and Datu Freddie (Mangudadatu mayor)”
• Suharto “Teng” Tan Mangudadatu and Naga Mangudadatu — BrothersBloodEvidence: PNA · Hunt on for killers of mayor’s son in Sultan Kudarat (read via Wayback) · “Datu Naga is the younger brother of former Sultan Kudarat Governor Suharto “Teng” Mangudadatu.”

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. GMA News · AT A GLANCE: The Mangudadatu clan of Sultan Kudarat · 2009-11-24
2. MindaNews · Former governor Pax Mangudadatu returns to SK capitol (read via Wayback) · 2016-05-10
3. MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of 'landslide' win (read via Wayback) · 2022-05-09
4. MindaNews · THE LEADERS YOU VOTED: Sultan Kudarat 1987 to 2019 (table image SultanKudarat.1987to2019.jpg, read via Wayback) · 2019-05-12
5. MindaNews · Mangudadatu political scion wins over ex-beauty queen Sharifa Akeel in Sultan Kudarat province (read via Wayback) · 2022-05-11
6. MindaNews · Mangudadatu unseated as Sultan Kudarat Gov but back on June 30 as elected Gov (read via Wayback) · 2025-06-22
7. Philstar · SC affirms DQ of Sultan Kudarat governor · 2026-08-28
8. Rappler · 2025 results, Sultan Kudarat · 2025-05-15
9. PCIJ · Pacquiaos keep 5 seats in Soccsksargen; Mangudadatus win in Sultan Kudarat · 2025-05-22
10. MindaNews · Mangudadatu couple to rule S. Kudarat, Maguindanao provinces (read via Wayback) · 2019-05-15
11. Rappler · 2022 candidate list, Sultan Kudarat (Wayback) · 2022
12. Rappler People · Prince Raden Sakaluran · Read September 2026
13. DILG Region XII · Sultan Kudarat winning/proclaimed candidates, 2019 list (header rows misaligned; Tacurong rows reflect June 2021 succession) · Read September 2026
14. PNA · S. Kudarat mayor substitutes grandpa's House candidacy (read via Wayback) · 2018-11-30
15. Rappler People · Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran · Read September 2026
16. Philstar · Sultan Kudarat mayor's son, companion slain · 2022-12-16
17. PCIJ · The ties that bind · 2013-04-10
18. Inquirer · Sultan Kudarat Governor Mangudadatu suspends Mayor Mangudadatu, wife of Representative Mangudadatu (read via Wayback) · 2020-08-27
19. Rappler · 2025 results, buluan · 2025-05
20. Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Buluan municipal profile (PDF) · Read September 2026
21. Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · 2019-04-05
22. Rappler · Mangudadatu scion wins Maguindanao del Sur 4th District BARMM seat · 2026-09-14
23. Rappler · BARMM polls: Scions of dynasties vie for Maguindanao del Sur seats · 2026-09-07
24. Rappler · 74 members of Ampatuan clan running in 2013 · 2012-11-21
25. Rappler · 2025 results, mangudadatu · 2025-05
26. Rappler · 2025 results, pandag · 2025-05
27. Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Mangudadatu municipal profile (PDF) · Read September 2026
28. Rappler · Ex-MP tops Maguindanao del Sur 3rd District BARMM polls · 2026-09-15
29. GMA News · At a glance: The Mangudadatu clan of Sultan Kudarat · “Datu Pax is the father of Datu Suharto and Ruth, and the father-in-law of Datu Raden.” · 2009-11-24
30. MindaNews · Former governor Pax Mangudadatu returns to SK capitol · “Sakaluran is husband of Mangudadatu’s daughter Ruth, the outgoing mayor of Lutayan town.” · 2016-05-10
31. GMA News · At a glance: The Mangudadatu clan of Sultan Kudarat · “Datu Suharto is the son of Datu Pax, brother of Ruth, and the brother-in-law of Datu Raden Sakaluran.” · 2009-11-24
32. GMA News · At a glance: The Mangudadatu clan of Sultan Kudarat · “Ruth is the daughter of Datu Pax, sister of Datu Suharto, and wife of Datu Raden.” · 2009-11-24
33. GMA News · At a glance: The Mangudadatu clan of Sultan Kudarat · “Datu Raden is the son-in-law of Datu Pax, brother-in-law of Datu Suharto and husband of Ruth.” · 2009-11-24
34. MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of landslide win · “Datu Pax Ali is the son of Sultan Kudarat Gov. Suharto “Teng” Mangudadatu and Maguindanao reelectionist Gov. Bai Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu.” · 2022-05-09
35. Politiko Mindanao · Datu Pax Ali Sangki Mangudadatu celebrates his birthday · 2020-10-13
36. MindaNews · Mangudadatu political scion wins over ex-beauty queen Sharifa Akeel in Sultan Kudarat province · “Pax Ali Mangudadatu is also the son of reelected Maguindanao Gov. Bai Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu.” · 2022-05-11
37. PCIJ · The ties that bind · “Datu Ali Balayman Sangki, former executive director of the Office on Muslim Affairs, has a daughter (Bai Mariam) who is married Sultan Kudarat Governor Datu Suharto T. Mangudadatu” · 2013-04-10
38. MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of landslide win · “He is the grandson of Sultan Pax, who served as governor of Sultan Kudarat from 1998 to 2007” · 2022-05-09
39. PCIJ · Soccsksargen: Pacquiao, Mangudadatu political dynasties · “Mangudadatu’s brother Datu Yassin ran for mayor of Lutayan town unopposed.” · 2025-05-22
40. MindaNews · Mangudadatu political scion wins over ex-beauty queen Sharifa Akeel in Sultan Kudarat province · “Mangudadatu’s uncle and running mate, Raden Sakaluran, was reelected as vice governor.” · 2022-05-11
41. MindaNews · Mangudadatu political scion wins over ex-beauty queen Sharifa Akeel in Sultan Kudarat province · “Mangudadatu’s cousin, Rep. Bai Rihan Sakaluran (Lakas) of the first congressional district, was also reelected.” · 2022-05-11
42. PNA · S. Kudarat mayor substitutes grandpa’s House candidacy · “A lady town mayor in Sultan Kudarat has substituted the candidacy of her grandfather, outgoing Sultan Kudarat Governor Pax Mangudadatu” · 2018-11-30
43. Politiko Mindanao · Mayor Prince Raden Sakaluran gets some love from locals · “Prince Raden is the son of Vice Governor Raden Sakaluran and former Lutayan Mayor Ruth Mangudadatu Sakaluran.” · 2019-07-13
44. PCIJ · Soccsksargen: Pacquiao, Mangudadatu political dynasties · “Sakaluran’s mother Ruth ran unopposed in the 1st District race and sister Bai Rihan won as Isulan town mayor.” · 2025-05-22
45. Politiko Mindanao · Rep. Bai Rihan Sakaluran is a total dalagang Pilipina on this pic · 2023-03-24
46. Politiko Mindanao · Mayor Prince Raden Sakaluran gets some love from locals · 2019-07-13
47. PCIJ · Soccsksargen: Pacquiao, Mangudadatu political dynasties · “Mangudadatu’s cousin Raden Sakaluran was also reelected vice governor. Sakaluran’s mother Ruth ran unopposed in the 1st District race” · 2025-05-22
48. PNA · Hunt on for killers of mayor’s son in Sultan Kudarat · “Datu Naga Mangudadatu, son of Datu Pax, former congressman and governor of Sultan Kudarat and now mayor of Lutayan, was killed by still unidentified gunmen.” · 2022-12-15
49. MindaNews · Mangudadatu couple to rule S. Kudarat, Maguindanao provinces · “Sultan Pax is brother of Datu Pua, father of Freddie and Esmael Mangudadatu.” · 2019-05-15
50. PCIJ · The ties that bind · “In Sultan Kudarat, Toto’s uncle Datu Pax was congressman of the province’s first district from 2007 to 2010.” · 2013-04-10
51. MindaNews · Mangudadatu couple to rule S. Kudarat, Maguindanao provinces · “Datu Freddie Mangudadatu, incumbent mayor of the municipality of Mangudadatu and brother of incumbent Gov. Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu.” · 2019-05-15
52. MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of landslide win · “Toto and Teng, Datu Pax Ali’s father, are cousins.” · 2022-05-09
53. MindaNews · S. Kudarat gubernatorial bet Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confident of landslide win · “His rival, Akeel Mangudadatu, is the wife of Maguindanao 2nd District Rep. Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu” · 2022-05-09
54. PNA · Solon backs new wife's bid for Sultan Kudarat guv · 2021-09-30
55. Inquirer · Sultan Kudarat Governor Mangudadatu suspends Mayor Mangudadatu, wife of Representative Mangudadatu · “Governor Mangudadatu said his order to suspend Mayor Mangudadatu was not politically motivated as Mayor Mangudadatu’s husband, Rep. Freddie Mangudadatu, is a political rival.” · 2020-08-27
56. Politiko Mindanao · Rep. Bai Rihan Sakaluran is a total dalagang Pilipina on this pic · “Bai Rihan’s parents are Vice Governor Raden Sakaluran and former Lutayan Mayor Ruth Mangudadatu Sakaluran.” · 2023-03-24
57. PCIJ · The wealth of Gov. Toto · “Among them are his brothers Khadafee (Assemblyman, ARMM), Ibrahim (Buluan mayor), Datu Zajid (Pandag mayor), and Datu Freddie (Mangudadatu mayor)” · 2013-04-12
58. Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Buluan municipal profile (PDF) · “he decided not to join politics temporarily, but instead let her wife BAI LORENA D. MANGUDADATU to ran for Mayor” · Read September 2026
59. Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · “In Maguindanao’s capital town of Buluan, Babydats Dingcong-Mangudadatu, son of incumbent Mayor Lorena Mangudadatu, is running for mayor unopposed, along with his vice mayoral candidate, Ramla Mangudadatu-Kadalim.” · 2019-04-05
60. Rappler · Mangudadatu scion wins Maguindanao del Sur 4th District BARMM seat · “Mangudadatu is the son of Buluan Mayor Ibrahim Mangudadatu and the brother of Buluan Councilor Baby Dhats Mangudadatu.” · 2026-09-14
61. Rappler · Mangudadatu scion wins Maguindanao del Sur 4th District BARMM seat · “COTABATO CITY, Philippines – DJ Parok Mangudadatu, the nephew of Maguindanao del Sur Representative Esmael Mangudadatu, topped the electoral race for the Bangsamoro parliamentary seat of the province’s 4th District.” · 2026-09-14
62. PCIJ · The ties that bind · “Toto’s son King Jhasser also serves as Buluan vice mayor.” · 2013-04-10
63. PCIJ · The ties that bind · “His sister, Rhamla M. Kadalim is member of the Sangguniang Bayan in Buluan.” · 2013-04-10
64. PCIJ · The wealth of Gov. Toto · 2013-04-12
65. Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · “the second congressional district seat, which will be vacated by his younger brother, Rep. Zajid “Dong” Manguadadatu” · 2019-04-05
66. Province of Maguindanao del Sur · Mangudadatu municipal profile (PDF) · “Assemblyman HON. DATU KHADAFEH G. MANGUDADATU of the second district of Maguindanao Province continued the dreams and vision of his late father” · Read September 2026
67. Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · “In Mangudadatu town, Toto’s sister, Elizabeth Mangudadatu-Tayuan, and nephew, Prince Mangudadatu-Dilangalen, have no rivals” · 2019-04-05
68. Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · “The mayoral aspirant is the younger sister of Freddie.” · 2019-04-05
69. Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · “In Mangudadatu town, Toto’s sister, Elizabeth Mangudadatu-Tayuan, and nephew, Prince Mangudadatu-Dilangalen, have no rivals in the mayoral and vice mayoral contests, respectively, as candidates of PDP-Laban.” · 2019-04-05
70. Inquirer · 5 Maguindanao clans unite as Mangudadatu kin split (read via Wayback) · “Mayor Zihan Mamalinta-Mangudadatu, sister-in-law of Toto, and her running mate, Dante Mamalinta, are also without opponents in neighboring Pandag town.” · 2019-04-05
71. PCIJ · MILF-backed clans defeat Mangudadatus in Maguindanao as dynasties persist in BARMM · “He was followed by Mariam, his cousin-in-law.” · 2025-05-14
72. Rappler · Maguindanao split to tighten political grip of ruling clans · 2022-09-13
73. PNA · Hunt on for killers of mayor’s son in Sultan Kudarat (read via Wayback) · “Datu Naga is the younger brother of former Sultan Kudarat Governor Suharto “Teng” Mangudadatu.” · 2022-12-15

The same family elsewhere

• Mangudadatu–Sakaluran family of Maguindanao del Sur

Other families documented in Sultan Kudarat

• Montilla (Tacurong)Brothers Angelo and Lino Montilla and their sister Lina held the Tacurong mayoralty for most of 1988–2022 and again from 2025; Angelo was also lone-district representative 1995–2004.
• Recinto–Agduma (Lambayong)Former Lambayong mayor and vice governor Rolando Recinto was the father of Mayor Francis Eric Recinto and councilor Joseph Recinto and the uncle of former mayor Ferdinand Agduma.
• Suansing–Bito-ononHoracio Suansing Jr. held the 2nd-district seat 2016–2025 and passed it to his daughter Bella; his wife Estrellita and daughter Mikaela represent Nueva Ecija, and his mother-in-law Bernardia Bito-onon was Bagumbayan mayor.
• Celestial (Lebak)Lebak mayor Frederick "Bong White" Celestial is the father of councilor Robert "Tonton" Celestial.
• Kapina (Palimbang)Joenime Kapina, Palimbang mayor 2019–2025 and now vice mayor, is married to Mayor Myrna Kapina.
• Garcia (Kalamansig)Kalamansig mayor Ronan Eugene Garcia is described as the son of the then incumbent mayor, Rolando P. Garcia (blog source only).
• Mamalinta–Mangudadatu (Columbio)Columbio Vice Mayor Tondatu Mamalinta Mangudadatu is the nephew of 2022 vice-mayoral candidate Bai Naila Mamalinta.

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