Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo
Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2022 | |
| 7th and 9th Governor of Lanao del Norte | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Imelda Dimaporo |
| Succeeded by | Imelda Dimaporo |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Imelda Dimaporo |
| Succeeded by | Imelda Dimaporo |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Lanao del Norte's 1st District | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Imelda Dimaporo |
| Succeeded by | Imelda Dimaporo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mohamad Khalid Quibranza Dimaporo February 16, 1980 San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines[1] |
| Party | Lakas (2023–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2016–2023) Liberal (until 2016) |
| Spouse | Christina Kahanding |
| Relations | Aminah Dimaporo (sister) |
| Parent(s) | Abdullah Dimaporo (father) Imelda Dimaporo (mother) |
| Alma mater | University of San Francisco (BA) (MA) Texas A&M University (PhD) |
Mohamad Khalid Quibranza Dimaporo (born February 16, 1980) is a Filipino economist and politician. He is currently serving as governor of Lanao Del Norte since 2025; he previously served in the same position from 2007 to 2016.[2] He represented the 1st district of Lanao del Norte from 2016 to 2025.
In February 2025, Dimaporo was one of the 95 Lakas–CMD members who voted to impeach vice president Sara Duterte.
Early life and education
Dimaporo was born on February 16, 1980 in San Juan, Metro Manila to Abdullah Dimaporo and Imelda Quibranza.[1][3] He studied Bachelor of Arts in International Economics at the University of San Francisco in 2002. He pursued his master's degree in Development Economics at the same university in 2003. He finished his doctoral degree in Agricultural Economics at the Texas A&M University in 2004.[4]
Political career
Dimaporo was elected as governor of Lanao del Norte from 2007 to 2016.[5] In 2016, Dimaporo is represented the first district of Lanao del Norte until 2025.[6][7]
In the 2025 elections, Dimaporo returned as governor of Lanao del Norte.[8]
Personal life
Dimaporo is married to Christina Mendoza Kahanding and has seven children.[1][9]
References
- ^ a b c "Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo". Rappler. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ "Dimaporos continue to dominate in Lanao Norte polls". May 14, 2025. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ "In The Know: Dimaporos of Lanao". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 3, 2013. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ^ "Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo". Serbisyo.ph.
- ^ "Dimaporo Dynasty". MindaNews. October 6, 2012. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ^ Cervantes, Filane Mikee (January 24, 2023). "House panel pushes for better access to Shari'a courts". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ^ "Okay lang may ginagawa naman sila! Solons defend political dynasties". Politiko. January 29, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ^ "Familiar contenders challenge Dimaporo rule in Lanao del Norte's local races". Rappler. May 3, 2025.
- ^ Dimaporo, Fatima Aliah Quibranza (October 20, 2025). "Photo is cropped but I wish there were more candids that focused on Khalid's 7 sons - the Abdullah brothers, all named after our father". Facebook. Retrieved November 24, 2025.