Republic of the Philippines Mindanao State University Fatima, General Santos City College of Social Sciences and Humanities Department of Political Science March 18, 2024 JOHAYRAH LAGUINO MAUNDA Administrative Officer, Office of Intemational Affairs Mindanao State University, General Santos City Ma’am Johayrah Greetings of Peace and Prosperity! [am Saimah A. Esra, a 4" year student of Bachelor of Atts in Political Science at Mindanao State University, General Santos City. I am reaching out to formally seek your participation in an interview for my undergraduate thesis titled “Durability of The Alingan Political Dynasty in Pantar, Lanao Del Norte”. 1 am hoping for your expertise to translate the said study, particularly the guide questionnaires from English to Maranao. This would greatly enhance the quality of the study as my respondents would be more comfortable and expert in providing input in their own language. As a Muslim staff, | know that your expertise would be suited to this endeavour. I sincerely thank you for your willingness to consider my request and eagerly look forward to the possibility of meeting with you and appreciate your thoughtful consideration. Respectfully yours, SAIMAH A. ESR, Researcher Noted by: PROF: IN CIOCON, MPA. Reseftch AdviserRepublic of the Philippines Mindanao State University Fatima, General Santos City College of Social Sciences and Humanities Department of Political Science March 18, 2024 HON. HADJI YASSER ALINGAN Brgy. Chairman of Poona Punod Pantar, Lanao Del Norte Sir Alingan Greetings of Peace and Prosperity! Lam Saimah A. Esra, a 4" year student of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Mindanao State University, General Santos City, I am reaching out to formally seek your participation in an interview for my undergraduate thesis titled “Durability of The Alingan Political Dynasty in Pantar, Lanao Del Norte”. You're first hand field experiences in the area as a public servant would greatly enhance the quality of my research. The interview, which can last up to an hour, can be arranged at your convenience. I am open to your preferred interview format. Please let me know if you are available for an interview and your preferred method of communication. | am more than willing to adapt to your schedule, You can reach me at (09102886330 or saimah.esra@msugensan.edu.ph If an in-person meeting is possible, | am prepared to travel to your location for convenience I sincerely thank you for your willingness to consider my request and eagerly look forward to the possibility of meeting with you and appreciate your thoughtful consideration, Respectfully yours, SAIMAH A. ESRA Researcher PROF. JANICE ANN CIOCON, MPARepublic of the Philippines Mindanao State University Fatima, General Santos City College of Social Sciences and Humanities Department of Political Science March 18, 2024 HON. BOCARI HADJI ABDULGANI ALINGAN Councilor Pantar, Lanao Del Norte Sir Alingan: Greetings of Peace and Prosperity! 1am Saimah A. Esra, a 4" year student of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Mindanao State University, General Santos City. I am reaching out to formally seek your participation in an interview for my undergraduate thesis titled “Durability of The Alingan Political Dynasty in Pantar, Lanao Del Norte”. You're first hand field experiences in the area as a public servant would greatly enhance the quality of my research. The interview, which can last up to an hour, can be arranged at your convenience. | am open to your preferred interview format Please Iet me know if you are available for an interview and your preferred method of communication. I am more than willing to adapt to your schedule, You can reach me at 09102886330 or saimah.esra@msugensan.edu.ph If an in-person meeting is possible, I am prepared to travel to your location for convenience I sincerely thank you for your willingness to consider my request and eagerly look forward to the possibility of meeting with you and appreciate your thoughtful consideration. Respectfully yours, SAIMAH A. ESRA PROF JANI@f ANN CIOCON, MPA rch Adviser Approved by PROF. JOY C. CALVA, MPA Department ChairpersonRepublic of the Philippines Mindanao State University Fatima, General Santos City College of Social Sciences and Humanities Department of Political Science March 18, 2024 HON. MAYOR JABBAR D. TAGO Municipal Mayor Pantar, Lanao Del Norte Sir Tago: Greetings of Peace and Prosperity! 1am Saimah A. Esra, a 4" year student of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Mindanao State University, General Santos City. I am reaching out to formally seek your participation in an interview for my undergraduate thesis titled “Durability of The Alingan Political Dynasty in Pantar, Lanao Del Norte”. In line with my request to ask for your permission yours truly, I would also like to seek permission to interview local government workers under your administration that may shed light and have expertise on certain questions that this study poses. This letter is addressed to you because I still need to find such respondents for this study, I sincerely thank you for your willingness to consider my request and eagerly look forward to the possibility of meeting with you and appreciate your thoughtful consideration, Respectfillly yours, ‘AIMAH A. ESRA Researcher Noted by Approved by: PROF. JOY C. CALVA, MPA Department ChairpersonRepublic of the Philippines AMindanaa State University Fatima, General Santos City College of Social Sciences and Humanities Department of Political Science March 18, 2024 HON. MAYOR JABBAR D. TAGO Municipal Mayor Pantar, Lanao Del Norte Sir Tago: Greetings of Peace and Prosperity! 1am Saimah A. Esra, a 4" year student of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Mindanao State University, General Santos City. | am reaching out to formally seek your participation in an interview for my undergraduate thesis titled “Durability of The Alingan Political Dynasty in Pantar, Lanao Del Norte”. You're first hand field experiences in the area as a public servant would greatly enhance the quality of my research. The interview, which can last up to an hour, can be arranged at your convenience. | am open to your preferred interview format, Please let me know if you are available for an interview and your preferred method of communication. I am more than willing to adapt to your schedule. You can reach me at (09102886330 or saimah.esra@msugensan.edu.ph If an, in-person meeting is possible, I am prepared to travel to your location for convenience I sincerely thank you for your willingness to consider my request and eagerly look forward to the possibility of meeting with you and appreciate your thoughtful consideration, Respectfully yours, SAIMAH A. ESR4 Researcher Approved by PROF. JOY C. CALVA, MPA Department ChairpersonRepublic of the Philippines Mindanao State University Fatima, General Santos City College of Social Sciences and Humanities Department of Political Science ay, March 18, 2024 OMAER HADJI SERAD GUBATEN Datu and Ulama Pantar, Lanao Del Norte Sir Gubaten: Greetings of Peace and Prosperity! Lam Saimah A. Esra, a 4 year student of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Mindanao State University, General Santos City. I am reaching out to formally seek your participation in an interview for my undergraduate thesis titled “Durability of The Alingan Political Dynasty in Pantar, Lanao Del Norte”. You're first hand field experiences as public servant and a religious leader in the area is what I want to study in order to greatly enhance the quality of my research, The interview, which can last up to an hour, can be arranged at your convenience. T am open to your preferred interview format. Please let me know if you are available for an interview and your preferred method of communication. | am more than willing to adapt to your schedule. You can reach me at 09102886330 or saimah.esra@msugensan.edu.ph If an in-person meeting is possible, I am prepared to travel to your location for convenience. I sincerely thank you for your willingness to consider my request and eagerly look forward to the possibility of meeting with you and appreciate your thoughtful con: Respectfully yours, SAIMAH A. ESRA Researcher NN CIOCON, MPA. +h Adviser Approved by’ PROF. JOY C. CALVA, MPA Department ChairpersonRepublic of the Philippines Mindanao State Cniversity Fatima, General Santos City College of Social Sciences and Humanities Department of Political Science March 18, 2024 HON. HADJI ABDULLAH MAMA Former Vice-mayor and Ulama Pantar, Lanao Del Norte Sir Mama: Greetings of Peace and Prosperity! 1am Saimah A. Esra, a 4" year student of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Mindanao State University, General Santos City. I am reaching out to formally seek your participation in an interview for my undergraduate thesis titled “Durability of The Alingan Political Dynasty in Pantar, Lanao Del Norte”. You're first hand field experiences as public servant and a religious leader in the area is what I want to study in order to greatly enhance the quality of my research. The interview, which can last up to an hour, can be arranged at your convenience. I am open to your preferred interview format. Please let me know if you are available for an interview and your preferred method of communication, [ am more than willing to adapt to your schedule. You can reach me at (09102886330 or saimah.esra@msugensan.edu.ph If an in-person meeting is possible, I am prepared to travel to your location for convenience. I sincerely thank you for your willingness to consider my request and eagerly look forward to the possibility of meeting with you and appreciate your thoughtful consideration. Respectfully yours, SAIMAH A. ESRA Researcher Noted by: PROBE NN CIOCON, MPA Researh Adviser Approved by: PROF. JOY C. CALVA, MPA Department ChairpersonRepublic of the Philippines Mindanao State University Fatima, General Santos City College of Social Sciences and Humanities Department of Political Science March 18, 2024 TAHA MAMA ESRA Resident, Community Leader Pantar, Lanao Del Norte Sir ESRA: Greetings of Peace and Prosperity! Lam Saimah A, Esra, a 4° year student of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Mindanao State University, General Santos City. | am reaching out to formally seek your participation in an interview for my undergraduate thesis titled “Durability of The Alingan Political Dynasty in Pantar, Lanao Del Norte”. You're first hand field experiences as a resident and a community leader in the area is what 1 want to study in order to greatly enhance the quality of my research, The interview, which can last up to an hour, can be arranged at your convenience. | am open to your preferred interview format. Please let me know if you are available for an interview and your preferred method of ‘communication, I am more than willing to adapt to your schedule. You can reach me at (09102886330 or saimah.esra@msugensan.edu.ph If an in-person meeting is possible, 1 am prepared to travel to your location for convenience. I sincerely thank you for your willingness to consider my request and eagerly look forward to the possibility of meeting with you and appreciate your thoughtful consideration, Respectfully yours, SAIMAH A. ESRA Researcher NN CIOCON, MPA Approved by: PROF. JOY C. CALVA, MPA Department ChairpersonRepublic of the Philippines Mindanao State University Fatima, General Santos City College of Social Sciences and Humanities Department of Political Science March 18, 2024 ELIAS ARUMPAC PALO Resident, Community Leader Pantar, Lanao Del Norte Sir Palo: Greetings of Peace and Prosperity! Lam Saimah A. Esra, a 4" year student of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Mindanao State University, General Santos City. I am reaching out to formally seek your participation in an interview for my undergraduate thesis titled “Durability of The Alingan Political Dynasty in Pantar, Lanao Del Norte”. You're first hand field experiences as a resident and a community leader in the area is what I want to study in order to greatly enhance the quality of my research. The interview, which can last up to an hour, can be arranged at your convenience. I am open to your preferred interview format. Please let me know if you are available for an interview and your preferred method of communication. I am more than willing to adapt to your schedule, You can reach me at (09102886330 or saimah.esra@msugensan.edu.ph If an in-person meeting is possible, 1 am prepared to travel to your location for convenience. | sincerely thank you for your willingness to consider my request and eagerly look forward to the possibility of meeting with you and appreciate your thoughtful consideration, Respectfully yours, SAIMAH A. ESRA PROF. JOY'C. CALVA, MPA Department Chairperson