[3] The name "Binidayan" derives from the term Bindayan, which means "ready to cultivate".

Sultan Raraco Pundag Macaorao was the municipality's first mayor by virtue of appointment.

After the 1986 People Power Revolution which resulted to the ascension of President Cory Aquino, all incumbent local officials were removed from their respective offices to pave way to President Aquino's reform agenda.

As a result, numerous individuals were named as the municipality's officials prior to the 1988 General election.

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