He pursued further studies later and earned his Master of Public Administration degree from Mindanao State University.

[5] For most of his political life, Balindong advocated the age-old quest for self-determination of Muslim Filipinos in Mindanao.

Balindong has sought to highlight the ethnicity, shared origins or commonalities between Muslims and non-Muslims to foster respect and positive relationships between minority and majority groups.

1447, which prohibits the use of the words “Muslim” or “Christian” in mass media to describe any person suspected of or convicted for committing criminal or unlawful actions.

He cites that there is negative reception whenever other countries branded a housemaid as Pinay for the simple reason that there are so many Filipino women workers working as maids.

[15] In one of his privilege speeches Balindong said, "If some sector of society stands in the way of peace and progress, something must be done to make them toe the line.

"[16] Balindong believes in the power of elixir of eternal youth, and that is found in obedience to the principles of the Qur'an and love of service.

When he decided to run for the Provincial Governor position, he looked at it not as a personal or political ambition, but an extension of his desire to continue serving the people and his beloved Philippines.

When the BBL failed to pass into law, Balindong lamented it because the next generation will inherit the vicious cycle of war and peace and all efforts, public hearings, and debates were all thrown into the wastebasket.