User talk:Apha Clan

Apha Clan,Native Meranaw Tribe of Ranaw in Mindanao island of the Philippines.Apha Clan page created by Sultan of Gandamatto Hadji Naif Apha during reunion 2012 at Marawi City Lanao del sur Mindanao island.Retired Brig General Mamarinta B. Lao is a founder on this Clan (reunion)to be held at Macadar Pat Ka Apo Community..

The first Filipino-Muslim Military General of AFP Since I was a child I always heard of his Name “General Mamarinta Lao” being so braved, hospitable and humble Military, First honor in his Elementary grades, Valedictorian in High School and honor student in College degree, he was the first Filipino Muslim became a general in the Philippine Armed forces, Lao served as military governor of the province Lanao in 1975, three years after martial law was declared by late President Ferdinand E. Marcos. General Mamarinta B. Lao was born on February 29, 1916 at Zimbowar on Dulangan Malalis Macadar, Lumbatan Lanao Del Sur; both his parents belong to the royal family of Ranao particular on the “Pat ka Lokes sa Macadar”. From the line of Akonga who was married to Paramata Andong one of the nine royal princess of Unayan. Salsila narrated that Kalangit was married to Bae sa Kaalawan, begot the “4 PAT KA APO SA MACADAR” Namely; Akong, Kait, Daet, and Kaboa. Akong married to Paramata Andong one of the nine royal princess of Unayan, begot Sultan Mardan, Pirako and Mangantong. Sultan Mardan is the first Sultan of Macadar begot 5 children are,[1]Datu Calipa [2]Bae a Baracat [3]Cadi sa Macadar [4]Sultan a Wata [5]Miyangalodan Datu sa Kanluran, one of them was Datu Kalipa begot Omera, begot Tomindug, begot Apha begot Abdullah begot Datu Mamarinta B. Lao the first Filipino-Muslim General of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) The General had life first at Macadar where he study for primary grades and Managan for his elementary grades as honor student, he continue his High School at Lumbatan Agricultural High School (LAHS) as Valedictorian. Two-year college equivalent course at Lanao Provincial Normal School with honor, His military career started with Schooling at the general Service School. The advance Infantry School and the Division staff School USAFFE all in Baguio City. He topped off his military education by attending and completing the command and General Staff School on December 20, 1958. So far, he has attended thirty seminars and workshop both local and International. The General has had more than 40 years of military service starting as citizen army soldier and finally as Commanding General the IV PC Zone Mindanao and Sulu areas. In 1966 he retired from military while assigned as Officer of the Chief of Staff, Armed forces of the Philippines (AFP). On June 22, 1974, he was recalled to active duty and assigned as Chief Officer for Special Assistance on the Cultural Community Affair/Office, with his assignment as Junior Officer at the SRC, Camp Keithley Lanao in 1938. Then he quickly rose from the ranks, occupying such positions as Company Commander. Assistant G-3 of the Hq. 101st Division, USAFFE, base in Malaybalay, Bukidnon in 1942; Assistance CO2 of the 81st Division, Lanao Sector Force, USAFFE intelligence and operations officer of the 128 Inf. Regiment guerilla, 10th military district; and commanding officer, 3rd PC 5th repl Bn. USAFFE based in Camp Overton, Lanao in 1946. He became company commander; and assistant provincial commander; Chief Criminal Investigation Service, PC Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro in 1957; Zone Intelligence Officer, IV PC Zone, Cagayan De Oro City; and commanding General General Lao also served as Provincial Governor of Lanao Del Sur from April 21, 1975 to April 10, 1976. He also served as General Manager of Lanao Del Sur Electric Cooperative (LASURECO) that benefited by the Maranao/Iranaons of Lanao del Sur and President of Visayas-Mindanao Electric Cooperative General Managers Association. The wise General has been the recipient of a number of awards, citations, and commendations. He was twice awarded as Company Commander, and two time awarded as best provincial commander with a hundred of medals, decorations and citations from (AFP) civil and religious Groups, His contemporaries and inner circle include former Lanao Del Sur representative Ali Dimaporo, Domocao Alonto who proposed the creation of the Mindanao State University, former governor Mandangan Dimakuta and Colonel Malamit Umpa. Lao is said to be the last to die among them. Gen. Lao married to Hadja Soraya Lao of the royal house of Lumbatan and left behind ten children and hundreds of grandchildren, mostly professionals who have been living in the United States and urban centers inside and outside of Lanao. His Career as military brought inspiration courage and hopes too many Iranaons in the province of Lanao. He became popular locally and even internationally for his charismatic personality to help his people in any form. He is the good example of leadership, mentor and model of our young Iranaons who wants to follow the foot step of the late General. His moral teaching and advice are very important and memorable! We should follow his foot step, died at the age of 89. He was buried in his home at Dansalan Compound upper Marinaut Marawi City Lanao Del Sur.