"Baleleng" primarily refers to a traditional Filipino folk song of Sama Dilaut and Tausug origin from Mindanao, though it is also the name of a notorious organized crime syndicate in the Philippines.

: While originally a Tausug or Sama Dilaut piece, it has been translated into various Philippine languages, including Tagalog and Cebuano. It was popularized in modern culture by artists such as Roel Cortez , Aegis , and Max Surban . The Crime Syndicate: "Kuratong Baleleng"

The song is one of the most popular folk classics in the Philippines, widely recognized for its emotional melody.

The term is also associated with , arguably one of the largest and most powerful criminal organizations in the Philippines.