Yasser Alonto Balindong

Yasser Alonto Balindong (born February 28, 1974) is a Filipino politician who has served as the representative for Lanao del Sur's second district since 2019. A member of Lakas, he has also served as a deputy speaker since November 2023.

Early life and education Balindong was born on February 28, 1974. He earned his degree in political science from the University of the Philippines Diliman and later pursued law at San Beda College.

He is the son of Atty. Pangalian Balindong, who served as the former House Deputy Speaker and former Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament Speaker.

Political career

Balindong began his political career as an assemblyman in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

In 2019, he was elected as representative of Lanao del Sur’s 2nd District. He has since been re-elected, serving his third consecutive term in the House of Representatives.

He rose to the post of Deputy Speaker in the 19th Congress following a House reorganization in November 2023, after the demotion of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Davao City Representative Isidro Ungab.

Legislative work Balindong supported the passage of the Bangsamoro Organic Law. He is also one of the principal authors of the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund under the Marcos administration.