'Balindong' showcases the richness of Meranaw culture and what it means to be part of the Bangsamoro community throughout generations. 'Balindong' was the grand champion of the 2nd "Datu a Bantogen sa Ranaw" festival, an advocacy-based, socio-cultural video competition that aims to celebrate history, culture and arts, tourism, youth and peace in the province of Lanao del Sur, and promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Candidate: Almin Hadji Mohaimen
Director: Johary Isah
Editor: Johary Isah
Videographers: Junaid Desso, Norlaylah Dimacangan, Hamza Sanguila, and Abol Alang
Cinematographer: Johary Isah and Sherryhan Desso
This project is an initiative of the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur through the Office of Board Member Jeff Adiong (SK Panlalawigang Pederasyon President) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, co-funded by the European Union, Save the Children Philippines supported by an Asian Development Bank Project funded by the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction, and Smart Communications, Inc.