Why does some of the iranun tribe of the Philippines moved to Sabah Malaysia?

The existence of the Iranun in Sabah, Malaysia is one of the untold episode or history of the Iranun as Nation of the world, way back from the Uranen Kingdom of the prehistory period. Iranun tarsila narrates that the original inhabitants of the Island was Iranun. During the prehistory period of the Iranun, immigration was already observed. The Iranun was used to sail and navigate going west and southwest direction for socio-economic-political objective. They reached Java, Sumatra, Makassar, Johore, Borneo (Brunie) and other places/nations. Iranun tarsila narrates that the mother of Princess Pagunguwan (daughter of Rajah Urangguwan) was the daughter of the last Emperor of the Sri Vishaya Empire. It happened that Borneo was then one of the naval bases and tributary to the Sri Vishaya Empire. Therefore, there was a social relationships established between the two sovereigns through marraige. From then the two sovereign nations interacts in all aspects of statehood or nationhood. Until finally history period came. The whitemen (Spaniards) arrived in the shores of the Island in 1521.
During the height of the realm of Sultan Kudarat at Ramitan, the first seat of Sultanate; his neighbor Sultan, the Sultan of Brunie faced a heavy problem in his realm. There was an uprising organized by some group of people who can not accept the sovereignty of the Sultan. Thus there was rebellion in his Sultanate. The Sultan of Brunie requested a reinforcement from Sultan Kudarat to augment his royal army to protect and defend his sovereign nation from the rebellion. Sultan Kudarat answered the request in favor of his neighbor sultan of Brunie. Sultan Kudarat sent a big military expedition to Brunie. According to the Iranun tarsila, the military expedition was composed of twelve (12) vessels. Each vessel was composed of forty (40) army (warrior). Therefore, there were four hundred eighty (480) armies (warriors) who were sent to Brunie to help the Sultan of Brunie. To compensate the assistance extended to him by the Iranun armies (warriors) of Sultan Kudarat, and for owing his gratitude, the Sultan of Brunie offered them some portion of his sovereign state to the Iranun armies. Majority of the Iranun armies accepted the offer with the consent of Sultan Kudarat. They lived there with their families with harmony and prosperity. They are the descendants of the Iranuns in Sabah, Malaysia.
The present situation wherein many of the people from different nations migrate to other nation for the reason of green pasture is common to nations which are economically unstable. In the case of the people of Mindanao, especially Iranuns migrated to Sabah because they are seeking greener pasture for them to sustain the basic nessessity of their families. They are adventuring to Sabah with a hope that they can be able to strengthen their economic capability.
Therefore, the presence of the Iranuns in Sabah, Malaysia can be described into two plausible reasons. The first reason is historical. The first wave of migration of the Iranuns in Sabah, Malaysia was attributed to the socio-political relationships of the the two nations: Iranun and Malaysia during the 16th century. Second reason is economy. At present time many people in the Philippines not only Iranuns but other tribes migrate to Sabah, Malaysia for economic reason. Many Iranuns at present time seek greener pasture to Sabah, Malaysia. Malampayan, Likas, Lahd Datu, and Tbok are identified Iranun communities in Sabah, Malaysia.

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IRANUN: A Dynamic Ethno-linguistic Tribe in Southern Philippines

This study[1] shows that there exists a dynamic ethno-linguistic tribe known as Iranun even prior to the advent of Islam in mainland Mindanao, and affluent in terms of indigenous culture and civilization. The dynamic characteristics and transformation of this ethno-linguistic tribe is the main focus of this research work aside from proving her being a distinct tribe, although interrelated, from the M’ranao and Tau-saraya (the present-day Maguindanaon) and other ethno-linguistic tribes in Southern Philippines. Moreover, the Iranuns occupy a substantial portion of historic places in Mindanao, Sulu, Palawan, Sabah and other places of the Malay world.

Up to this present juncture, no comprehensive study is conducted about the Iranun as an ethno-linguistic tribe, especially by an Iranun himself who knows the language and local history, and who has access to some primary and secondary sources from local---tarsilas, kitabs, and tudtulan---and foreign data to establish his claim. In the light of colonial resistance, this dynamic people was termed by the Spanish authorities as Illano, Ilano, Ilana, Hilalones, Illanum, Illanun, or simply Moros and Mohametanas, being the defenders of the present day Illana Bay (Moro Gulf), and by US colonial writers in an over-simplistic manner as Moros, Mohamedans, marauders, pirates, raiders, slave traders, and “lords of the eastern seas.”

Historical methodology (oral and local history method through interviews transcribed by the proponent) with content analysis as well as linguistic and other anthropological methodologies were used in this study. The role of the Iranuns in the Maguindanao and Sulu Sultanates and other Islamic-inspired social institutions and their relations with foreign colonial powers was uncovered as a contribution to the body of knowledge. This modest study by an insider, although limited, tries to widen the horizon of the people in the social arena by paving the road towards understanding the Iranun as a people, their language, places of origin, way of life, and relations with other peoples in the Philippines and the Malay world.

[1]

A paper presented by Esnaen M. Catong at the 4th National Philippine Studies Conference on September 17-18, 2004 at the Golden Pine Hotel and Restaurant, Baguio City sponsored by the Philippine Studies Association and the University of the Philippines-Baguio.

The Iranun Kuntao (Martial Arts)

Travel to uncertainty - PTK

Ron Kosakowski-head instructor of Practical Self-Defense Training Center at 847 Hamilton Ave. Waterbury ,Connecticut 06706, school Address had made a strong effort to be in the Philippines to joint the Blademaster Camp along with the leadership of Mandala Tim WAid and members of the PTGO from other starts including the delegation from Argentina-Buenos Aires, Latin America. for ten days of tedious training at Puerto Galera, Island of Mindoro the fun and the thrill of training along the green beaches of Puerto Galera was so tempting that for a days training , every one is looking for the next day of more training. The sea water that soaks into a chilled bodies who were used to absorb icy cold weather turned to red color like a cooked shrimp. While the day was hot , the evening was lively hearing the dancing music that goes with the dancing lights along the long line of restaurants and drinking night clubs.But the end was not the last thing to do for Ron. His desire to seek the authencity of his Kuntao was keep firing into his nerves that since his teacher in Kuntao Master Joe Rossi was not able to identify his teacher of kuntao while he was in his military mission in the Philippines, Ron's was not satisfied what he learn but wants to know the real contents of Rossi's Kuntao. He found an opportunity to be in the Philipines to check his Kuntao. So I arrange that he can meet the original kuntaos in the Island of Mindanao, particularly in the Province of Maguindanao. This is the Province where the MILF_MNLF, Bansang Moro and the Abu Sayaf operates as their heaven for training and take off point for special missions. At the center of the Province is the sitio called Pekit-maybe related to Pekiti. This is a community of combine Muslim and Ilongo Christian co-exist but in between was a demarcation line where the muslim cannot cross and for the Christian not to cross. On top of the valley was the Military and other portion is the Police Special Action Force Commando Fortress surrounded with cemented wall and a observatory tower. Down below we can use telecopes to view the Muslim renegades cleaning their barong and M-16. From Davao city where we landed a two hour flight from Metro Manila together with Rommel, Denis, Ron and myself, at the airport the Air Marshalls stationed in DAvao airport ,our first graduate of the 54 strong air marshall that graduated in the Covert Escort Security Service for National Air Carrrier ( CESSNA)FINAL qualification training conducted at Camp Castaneda, Silang Cavite from November 14 to December 2005.extended a special courtesy with providing us a WElcome reception , a good taste of Davao food.In the afternoon at 3:00PM the special action force commandos arrived , joined us for a coffee break . We exchange pleasantries and we moved to ride on a big Toyata truck with police sign . eight SAC team fully armed to the teeth with m-203 grenade rockets plus four of us depart Davao Province bound for Cotabato ( Maguindanao). As the sun bound to sunset , the darkeness was teachery because according to the Major of the SAC , told us just in case of assault and firing starts just duck . We are expecting ambushes along this highway about 120 kilometers to the point of destiny. Along the highway were several military check points and once in awhile the MILF or MNLF ( Bansang Moro) put up their own check points on a very remote parts of the highway and that is where the rock and roll starts. So the Major said , in case of ambush just take cover and lay flat on the floor of the truck while we take care of the rest. One of our guys said , if I know this I won't come with you guys. So I asked the Major, do you have extra rifles and he said I have a 9mm Jericho pistol but during the exchange of fire , if one of the guys is hit just pick up the M-16 and use it and keep firing. Ron sitting in front seat together with Dennis and the Driver , while me and Rommel joined the SAC team on the top of the truck.Luckily we arrived at Pekit fortress at about 1:00pm after midnight . We rested on a improvished housing by the Police, of course the normal military beds and mosquito nets. We were together in one place while the other team member were scathered outside as guards. The morning came and we had a good view of the wide tract of land. The Major explained to us that any piece of land that you see without rice plantation or the land is empty that is muslim property. But a piece of small land with rice and some trees that is owned by the Christians. So we asked why, because the tribes here just wants to fight but not to work for their lands. But once the christian is about to harvest his rice field they will ask a part because they said it is their land owned by their forefathers.

Comes in the afternoon, the Major had arranged ahead of time that the highest man of Kuntao can come to the Police camp and can show the Kuntao . According to the messenger this old man a grandmaster of kuntao Iranon can crash a stone with hands, an 80 year old man. Before sunset two messengers came to the camp on a friendly manner talked to the major and other SAC officers and I spoke to the messenger for the arrangement of the coming to the camp , short ceremony about kuntao and possibly for Ron to be recognized. But when the messenger saw Ron, they changed their mind instead that they are willing to have the ceremony at the village where the Muslim community and the muslim family can hold the presentation. So we didn't accept because Ron's head will be very costly maybe a good price on his head. So at 2:00 AM early in the morning we moved out with additional team members of the SAC bound for Malaybalay Bukidnon. Leaving Maguindanao was removing a fish bone in ones throat. So we travelled until we reached the town of Valencia where we had our break fast and met the relatives of the Major, we were given a tour of the land owned by one of the ancestral DAtu of another friendly tribe of Bukidnon who owned 70,000 hectares of land in his own family title. he showed us his mountains , valleys and plateaus . An excellent place to live in peace.
We continued to travel the whole day until we reached Cagayan De Oro where we can take our flgiht to Manila via Philippine Airlines. At the airport every woman with a face covered with Muslim traditions were staring at Ron since I think they saw a white man inside the Muslim airport. But the flight was comfortable and we had a good time landed in domestic airport in good laughing style.

But the end of Ron was not in Mindanao , I have a hidden from him that in Metro manila the Muslim had a big Muslim community compose of all tribes of Mindanao that lived in Metro manila ,owned buildings and big muslim products sold in Plaza Miranda and Quiapo area, a public market where goods are cheap but mostly Muslim goods. My friend is the real man of Kuntao . For many years we associated each other and I saw how was his Kuntao in real encounter in the street of Manila. But I didn't this that he was a Kuntao man until we were together in Singapore in the late 60's where we did business arrangement . So while Ron was in the hotel I told him to get ready to meet the real Kuntaiost, the council of the Minsupala Tribes. The Minsupala Tribe heads the Kuntao Maranaw, Kuntao Taosog, Kuntao Iranon. So he got his acceptance in special ceremony and with the promise to return so he can be at Bungao Island for his initiation and to see the real kuntao and advanced his training for the real authentic kuntao. We need a man like Ron who cross the bridge and don't look back . Since Ron is in Pekiti-Tirsia , we support his effort to identify the real authentic Kuntao not a fake Kuntao. K to the 2nd power.

Source; http://pekiti-tirsia.typepad.com/pekititirsia_kali/2006/05/travel_to_uncer.html

The Maguindanao Sultanate (another Version)

The Maguindanao Tarsilas (Genealogy)


With some minor differences or variations, the Maguindanao tarsilas narrate how the Sharif Muhammad Kabungsuwan arrived on the shores of Mindanao with a sea-fariing people, after a long voyage from Johore. It is claimed that he was a son of the Sharif Ali Zein ul-Abidin, an Arab from Mecca (or Hadhramaut) who settled in Johore where he married a daughter (or sister, in other accounts) of the Sultan Iskandar Julkarnain. Clearly what is meant here is that the Sharif married a princess of the royal family of Johore that was descended from the dynasty founded by Iskandar Julkarnain, the first Malacca sultan. In the list of Malacca sultans, only one, the first bears his name; while in the list of the early Johore sultans, none bears it. For good chronological reasons, Muhammad Kabungsuwan could not have been a grandson of the first sultan of Malacca whose rule began around 1400. Consequently, it would have been more accurate to have stated that the Sharif Ali Zein ul-Abidin married into the Johore family that descended from Sultan Iskandar Julkarnain.

It is interesting to note that there are supplementary sections in the tarsilas regarding the genealogy of the Sharif Ali Zein ul-Abidin from the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him. This is unlike the Sulu genealogy that does not contain a genealogy of the Sharif ul-Hashim but merely asserts that he was a descendant of the Prophet, may peace be upon him.

But the Maguindanao royal line is not entirely of “foreign” descent for, as the tarsilas assert, Muhammad Kabungsuwan married a few daughters of local chieftains, thus giving his descendants a claim to hold land, over and above a right to rule over Muslims. His daughters, too, later on, married local chiefs. In this light, it is evident why the rulers of Buayan, the Iranun datus, and minor sultans among the Maranaos have all claimed descent from Muhammad Kabungsuwan.

Since the kingdom of Johore was not established before 1511, the year of Malacca’s fall to the Portuguese, the coming of Muhammad Kabungsuwan must have taken place after this event.


The Maguindanao Rulers and Sultans;


1. Sharif Muhammad Kabungsuwan:

According to the Maguindanao tarsilas, his father was Sharif Ali Zein ul-Abidin from Arabia, and his mother belonged to the royal family of Johore. It may be speculated that he arrived on the shores of Mindanao around 1515. He first settled in what is now Malabang.


2. Sharif Maka-alang:

He was a son of Muhammad Kabungsuwan and surnamed “saripada.” His mother Angintabu was a daughter of an Iranon chief from the area now known as Malabang.

In 1543, when the Villalobos expedition, some Spaniards were able to go to the mouth of a big river (Pulangi) where they were informed by the inhabitants that their chief was called “Sarriparra.” This being a variation of “Salipada” or “Saripada”, it can be surmised that the chief was Sharief Maka-alang; especially if it is considered that not only does a tarsila explicitly state that the Sharif had such a title but that such a title was not found among his immediate successors.

3. Datu Bangkaya:

He was a son of Sharif Maka-alang. In 1574, Guido de Lavezaris wrote to the Spanish King that the chief of the Mindanao River wanted to become a friend of the Spaniards. In another Spanish report, dated 1579, this chief is referred to as “Asulutan” (Arabic, Assultan) with the information that he was a father of Dimasangkay and that he had already died. This refers probably to Datu Bangkaya who by 1574 must have been reigning for some time, since in 1579, his son, Dimasangkay, was considered by the Spaniards to have been “an old man.” Datu Bangkaya could also have been the ruler in the Pulangi who was reported to have died in 1578.



4. Datu Dimasangkay:

He was a son of Bangkaya. Spanish reports say that he was ruling in 1579 and that he was an old man. The leading datus of the Iranuns and Maranaos all claim descent from him.



5. Datu Salikula:

He was a half brother of Dimasangkay and also known as Gugu Salikula. Up to early 1597, he appeared to be a leading chief of Maguindanao, Dimasangkay being dead at that time. According to tarsilas, he married a Sulu princess, and therefore he must have been the Maguindanao chief seen in Jolo in 1597 where he was supposed to have been vanished for being “restless and rebellious” and who was further described as a brother-in –law of the Sulu ruler and an uncle of the Maguindanao rajah muda (erroneously called “king”) by the Spaniards. He was chief around 1585-1597.



6. Kapitan Laut Buisan:

He was a younger half-brother of both Dimasangkay and Salikula; he was sometimes called by the title “Katchil.” His rule began around 1597 when he displaced Salikula; he controlled his nephew, the rajah muda, a son of Dimasangkay. He must have been chief at least up to 1619, since Dutch sources mention relations with the immediate predecessor of Qudarat at this date.



7. Sultan Qudarat:

A son of Buisan, he was known to the Spaniards as Corralat and to some Dutch writers as Guserat. In 1619-1621, there was war between Buayan and Maguindanao, probably dynastic or a contest for primacy in the Pulangi. Qudarat must have been involved in this war for not long after a temporary reversal he appears as exercising some political power over Buayan. Furthermore, he must have consolidated his power well enough after this to enable him to attack Sarangani in 1625. He died about the end of 1671 after having ruled for about half a century. His rule, with varying fortunes and at different capitals, can, therefore, be fairly estimated to have taken place from 1619 to 1671. By 1645, he was already using the title of “sultan”. As a young man he was entitled “Katchil.” His regal name was Qudratullah, which denoted that the bearer’s power came from God. His great grandchildren referred to him as Nasir ud-Din.



8. Sultan Dundang Tidulay:

He was a son of Qudarat and there is a report that he died before his father. If he ruled at all, it must have been for a very short time. He was referred to as Saif ud-Din by his grandchildren.



9. Sultan Barahaman (Arabic, Abd ur-Rahman):

He was a son of Sultan Tidulay. He was also known as Minulu-sa-Rahmatullah. His sons referred to him as Muhammad Shah. He was the Almo Sobat (Arabic, Al Muthabbat) to William Dampier or the Almo al Lasab Brahaman to the Spaniards. The name of his grandfather Qudarat was also used by him. He was heard of as sultan as early as 1678. Information given to Dutch officials at Ternate was that he died on July 6, 1699.

10. Sultan Kahar ud-Din Kuda:

He was a younger brother of Barahaman and was sometimes known as Jamal ul-Azam. He also assumed the title of Amir ul-Umara as well as that of Maulana. His reign was contested by two of his nephews, the sons of Barahaman. To make more secure his authority, he asked the aid of the Sulu Sultan Shahab ud-Din who came over to Simuay where Kuda held court. A misunderstanding as well as bitterness due to a long standing feud brought about a pitched battle between the Sulus and Maguindanaons. In the struggle, the Sulu Sultan personally slew Kuda. This event took place on August 10, 1702.



11. Sultan Bayan ul-Anwar:

His legal name was Jalal ud-Din. Entitled “Dipatuan” during lifetime, he was known after his death as Mupat Batua. He was a son of Sultan Barahaman. In 1701, he was already intriguing against his uncle the sultan. He succeeded to the throne in 1702 and held court in Slangan but was often in Sibugay. His younger bother Jafar Sadiq, the rajah muda, revolted against him but he managed to keep the throne. In 1736, Anwar “abdicated” in favor of his son Tahir ud-Din Malinug (No. 13). He died around 1745.



12. Sultan Muhammad Jafar Sadiq Manamir:

He was a younger brother of Sultan Buyan ul-Anwar. He was sometimes referred to as Amir ud-Din. Referred to as Maulana while alive, he was known after his death as Shahid Mupat. He contested the reign of his older brother but he was forced to flee to Tamontaka in 1710. Dutch officials referred to him as “the young king” to distinguish him from sultan Bayan ul-Anwar. By 1725, he had assumed the title of Paduka Sri Sultan. In March 1733, his brother and nephew Malinug attacked his forces in Tamontaka. The latter caused his death in the ensuing struggle. While his brother had power along the coast, Manamir held sway over the interior. His power was recognized in Tamontaka from about 1710 to his death in March 1733.



13. Sultan Muhammad Tahir ud-Din:

A son of Sultan Bayan ul-Anwar (No. 11), he was commonly known to the Spaniards as Dipatuan Malinug. He was also known as Muhammad Shah Amir ud-Din. In a battle in 1733, he killed his uncle Jaafar Sadiq Manamir. In 1736, his father started sharing with him the responsibilities of government. His authority was however contested by two of his cousins, sons of Manamir, forcing him to retire to the interior where he died in Buayan around 1748.



14. Sultan Muhammad Khair ud-Din:

He was a son of Sultan Jafar Sadiq and was better known to Europeans as Pakir Maulana Kamsa (Arabic, Farqir Maulana Hamzah) or Amir ud-Din Hamza. He also used the name Azim ud-Din and assume the title Amir ul-Mu’minin. In 1733, after his father was slain, he began to consider himself heir to the throne and thereupon called himself “rajah muda.” The next year, he was formally invested with the duties of a sultan in the presence of Spanish officials from Zamboanga. With some Spanish aid, he was able to consolidate his position in Tamontaka and contest the rule of his uncle Bayan ul-Anwar and later that of his cousin Malinug. But upon the latter’s death around 1748, the struggle for the sultanate ceased. Pakir Maulana Kamsa emerged as paramount chief of Maguindanao. Around 1755, he started to relinquish some of his powers to his younger brother with the condition that his son, Kibad Sahriyal, would be the raja muda.



15. Sultan Pahar ud-Din:

He was a younger brother of Pakir Maulana Kamsa and was known as Datu Pongloc or Panglu. He began to exercise the powers of Sultan around 1755 and was in the sultan’s seat in that same year when Captain Thomas Forrest paid a visit to Maguindanao. After his death he was known as Mupat Hidayat.



16. Sultan Kibad Sahriyal:

His more legal title was Muhammad Azim ud-Din Amir ul-Umara. He was ason of Pakir Maulana Kamsa (No. 14). Even before the death of his uncle the Sultan, he was already being addressed as “sultan.” He was friendly towards the Spaniards and at least twice entered into peaceful negotiations with them, namely, in 1789 and 1794. He probably governed from 1780 to 1805.



17. Sulatn Kawasa Anwar ud-Din:

He was a son of Kibad Sahriyal and like his father was also entitled Amir ul-Umara. He entered into a peaceful treaty with the Spaniards in 1805. One of his seals carried the title Iskandar Julkarnain. He possibly reigned from 1805 to 1830.



18. Sultan Iskandar Qudratullah Muhammad Jamal ul-Azam:

He was more popularly known as Sultan Untong. He was a great grandson of Kibad Sahriyal (No. 16) and a nephew of Sultan Kawasa (No. 17). Some Spanish documents carry his name as Iskandar Qudarat Pahar ud-Din. In 1837 and 1845, he entered into friendly treaties with the Spaniards. He died either in 1853 or 1854.



19. Sultan Muhammad Makakwa:

He was a grandson of Sultan Kawasa Anwar ud-Din (No. 17). His rule can be estimated to have lasted from 1854 to 1884. He died in Nuling (in the site of the old settlement of Maguindanao)



20. Sultan Muhammad Jalal ud-Din Pablu:

Also known as Sulatn Wata, he was a son of Sultan Makakwa. His capital was at Banubu, just opposite the town of Cotabato across the Pulangi. His death took place in 1888.



21. Sultan Mangigin:

He was a grandson of the famous Datu Dakula of Sibugay, who, in turn, was a grandson of Kibad Sahriyal (No. 16). He began his rule in 1896. From 1888 to 1896, the sultanate was vacant. This was probably due to the fact that Datu Utto (Sultan Anwar ud-Din of Buayan wanted his brother-in-law Datu Mamaku (a son of Qudratullah Untung) to become the Sultan. The Spaniards, however, wanted the sultanate to go to one of the Sibugay datus. Around the end of 1900, Sultan Mangigin transferred his residence from Cotabato to Sibugay. In 1906, he married Rajah Putri, the widow of Datu Utto and sister of Datu Mamaku.



Source; http://mnlf.net/History/The%20Maguindanao%20Sultanate.htm

The Camp Iranon (formerly known as Camp Abubakar of MILF)

Gov. Hussin says peace now within reach in all of M'danao; More economic projects pursued, reg'l exec adds.

Publication: Manila Bulletin

Date: Sunday, March 14 2004

COTABATO CITY Governor Parouk S. Hussin of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) says life in the region is back to normal as efforts to improve peace and order in the ARMM, particularly in the once troubled island provinces of Basilan and Sulu, is gaining ground.
The recent arrest and killing of Abu Sayyaf leaders and members and other lawless elements have contributed to the improved peace and order all over Mindanao.
A vital ingredient that contributes to the prevailing peaceful climate in the region, Hussin said, is the revival of the peace negotiation between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in 1996.
Hussin, who is running for senator under the administration ticket, also cited the Arroyo administrations effort to transform Mindanao into the countrys food basket as a big step towards ending the three-decade-old secessionist movement.
President Arroyo recently ordered the rehabilitation of the vast Camp Abubakar, renamed Camp Iranon after the Iranon group, and the conversion of the same from being a former MILF stronghold to a major agro-industrial center.
Another vast area, the 21,000-hectare Columbio Resettlement Area (CRA) in Sultan Kudarat, home to some 7,000 former MILF fighters, is also being developed into a major agro-industrial hub.
"The Arroyo administrations rural development program is a big step towards the attainment of lasting peace in the region and other parts of Mindanao. It will not only help curb insurgency but it will also create more jobs and spur rural economy," Hussin said.
Hussin said the region is now secured more than ever, thanks to the recent transfer of the administrative management and supervision over the regional command of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to the ARMM, which has greatly contributed to the successful operations against criminal elements in the area.
He added the creation of the ARMM Armed Forces Unified Command under the Southern Command last June beefed up the security of the region.
It signified the completion of the Military component of the 1996 Peace Agreement between the Philippine Government and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF).
The ARMM governor recently organized the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) to promote mechanism for the resolution of traditional conflicts.

Source; http://www.articlearchives.com/international-relations/national-security-foreign/669284-1.html

The History of Municipality of Alamada

Legal Mandate



The Municipality was created pursuant to Republic Act 5645 passed by the Senate on May 20, 1969 and the House of Representative on May 22, 1969. Its name was adopted in memory and in honor of the late powerful ruler, Datu Amaybulyok Alamada. He was the leader who fought against the foreign oppression and tyranny. The Datu was recognized as one of the fiery rulers by the Iranon and the Dalaman who were scattered throughout the Northern Part of the Municipalities of Pigcawayan, Libungan, Sultan Kudarat and in Kitacubong (now Poblacion) as the seat of his Kingdom. Prior to its creation as a Municipality, the area was a pilot project of the late President Ramon Magsaysay. It was a resettlement area for HUK surrenderees. Prior to its creation as a Municipality the area was a pilot project of the late President Ramon Magsaysay. It was also a public land as declared by then President Elpidio Quirino on March 10, 1953. It was declared as a resettlement site under Proclamation No. 376. After its declaration as a resettlement area, President Quirino designated the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to implement the ‘Land for the Landless’ program.



On January 1, 1954, the area was named Genio Edcor, pursuant to Section 3 of General Order No. 409 GHQ, AFP, the name was in honor of the late M/SGT REGINO GENIO who was ambushed in 1953 at Perido Edcor Farm, Angadunan, Isabela, by the Hukbong Magpapalaya ng Bayan sa Hapon. From January 1, 1954, to August 6, 1961, Genio Edcor was a political subdivision by the Municipality of Midsayap. MR. SAMSON B. BUENAFE, a bonafide settler of Genio Edcor, represented the area in the Municipal of Midsayap.



When Libungan (as part of Midsayap) was created as a Municipality on August 7, 1961, Edcor become a barangay of Libungan. Three (3) settlers of Genio Edcor were representatives to the Municipal Council of Libungan. After seven years, five (5) settlers from Genio Edcor were representatives of the Municipal Council of Libungan. On January 30, 1967, these gentlemen, Edmundo Buenaflor, Dioscoro Jalandoni, Juan Manantan, Teodoro Esteban and Samson Buenafe, sponsored resolution No. 6, series of 1967 creating Genio Edcor as a separate Municipality. The resolution was approved by the council and was forwarded to the Provincial Board of Cotabato. And after that the Governor Datu Udtog Matalam returned the Municipal resolution No. 6 was amended by resolution No. 25 dated 13 November 1967 proposing the creation of the Municipality of Alamada and Kitacubong as the seat of the Municipal government. On April 4, 1968, the Provincial Board of Cotabato approved Resolution No. 38 supporting resolution No. 254 for the creation of the Municipality of Alamada. Resolution No. 38 was forwarded to the congress for approval. On May 20, 1969 the Senate and the House of Representative by the sixth Congress for approval. On which finally created the Municipality of Alamada.

Source; http://www.alamada-cotabatoprov.gov.ph/index.php?cat1=3&PHPSESSID=5e0c59a6afb8a01531b5e825b58f29ad

Genealogy of Maguindanao Sultanate

Sultanate of Maguindanao

PAGANAY, MAGULALING, SIBUGAY TAMAN SA SULOG

1. SHARIF KABUNSUAN - son of Sharif Zainal Abi-Din 1515.

2. SHARIF MAKA-ALANG - son of Sharif Kabunsuan in 1548 during the Villalobos Expedition some Spaniards stayed with the inhabitant,the other flew back to Spain due to religious conflict.

3. DATU BANGKAYA - son of Sharif Maka-Alang in 1574 Guido de Lazares to send letter to the Spanish king stating that the chief ot the Mindanao ruler wished to become friend to the Spaniards….from Spanish report date:1574-1579.

4. DATU DIMASANGKAY- son of Datu Bangkaya according to Spanish report was the ruler in 1579.The leading Datus Iranon and Maranao claimed descendants of Datu Dimasangkay. Luis Torres Del Mendoza Collision De Commandoes Religious and Discubremiento Congrista Organization de los Antiquos Poseciones Spanioles in America-Acena (Madrid 1886) volume possessions V.p125. THE LETTER TO PHILIPPINES II DATE JULY 17, 1574 BLAIR AND REBESTION THE PHILIPPINES. VOL.111-p275. 56 ACCOUNT OF EXPEDITION TO BORNEO, JOLO and MINDANAO P. FRANCISCO DE SANDI AND OTHER MANILA APRIL 19, 1578 TO JUNE 10, 1579 ebbed. VOLUME IV p.241 AND p292. 57 ebbed p.229 AND pp.240-241.

5. DATU SALIKULA- A half brother of Dimasangkay also known as “GOGO”. Datu Salikula up to early 1579 becomes the LEADING CHIEF unfortunately Datu Dimasangkay died during the reigned of Datu Salikula.According to the Tarsila, Datu Dimasangkay married to the Sulu princess with all his might and power. He was the Maguindanao chieftain in Jolo from 1585 to 1597.

6.KAPITAL LAUT BUISAN- A younger half brother of Datu Dimasangkay and Datu Salikula sometime called by the title “KATCHIL”. He ruled around 1597. He displaced Datu Salikula. He controlled his nephew- RAJAH MUDA son of Datu Dimasangkay become the Chieftain and his rule last up to 1619.

7. SULTAN QUDARAT- A son of Datu Buisan was known to the Spaniards as “CORRATAT” the son of Dutch, to writers as QUIRERAT in 1619.In 1621 there was war between BUAYAN and MAGUINDANAO. During this time Sultan Qudarat has been distorted by this war. Not long after there was a temporary transition. He appeared as exercising his political power over Buayan. Further more he must have consolidated his power after their noble attacked to Sarangani in 1625.He died about the end of 1671, having ruled for about half of Sarangani. By 1645, He was early using the title SULTAN, A YOUNG MAN. His great grand children called him Naser-Ud-Din.

8. SULTAN DUNDONG TEDURAY- He was the son of SULTAN QUDARAT. SULTAN DUNDONG TEDURAY died before His father ruled. It has been a very short time for him to rule. He was referred as SAIF-UD-DIN by His grand children.

9. SULTAN BART BARHAMAN (Arabic ABD.-RAHMAN) A son of TEDURAY, He was also known as MINSULU SA RAHMATULLAH. His son referred to Him as MOHAMMAD SHA also Sabat- Arabic-AL-MU-THABBAT. WILLIAM DAMPIER or ALMO-AL LASAB. BRAHAMAN to the Spanish, name of grand father QUDARAT was also use by Him. His reigned was heard as SULTAN in early 1678. This information reached to Dutch officials at Ternate on July 6, 1679.

10. SULTAN KHAHAR-UD-DIN-KUDA – A young brother of BRAHAMAN sometimes known as JAMAL-UL- AZAN. He also assumed the title of AMIR-UL-UMRA as well as the MAULANA. His reigned was contested by his two (2) nephews. The son of BARHAMAN advised him to be keen in selected of authority, with the guidance of the SULU SULTAN SHAHAB-UD-DIN who came over from Simuay. SULTAN KUDA held this in court on August 10, 1702.

11. SULTAN BAYAN UL-ANWAR – His other legal name JAFAR-UD-DIN which entitled Him to be named DIPATUAN, a life time legacy. On his death he was called MUPAT BATUA. In 1701 atmosphere becomes unpleasant, where he created plot against His Uncle SULTAN KHAHAR-UD-DIN “KUDA”. He succeeded the throne in 1707, held in SILANGAN that was after Sibugay events, appointment of the temporary SULTAN which was enthroned to SULTANA PUTRI TUAN BAI, the Auntie of SULTAN ESMAIL. His younger brother JA-FAR-UD-DIN, the RAJAH MUDA revolted against Him, but He manage to keep the throne in 1936 ANWAR abdicated in favor of TAHIR-UD-DIN MALINOG no.13. He died around 1735.

12. SULTAN MOHAMMAD JAFAR SADIQ MANAMIR – Younger brother or SULTAN BAYAN UL-ANUAR sometimes referred to AMAR-UD-DIN as MAULANA, enjoyed his lifetime title. His death granted him to other named SHAHID MUPAT.He contested the reigned of his other brother; he was forced to flew to TAMUNTAKA in 1710. Dutch official referred him as the young king to destiny, a heartfelt wished from SULTAN BAYAN AL ANUAR, by 1725. he gained the title PEDUKO SITTIE SULTAN, march 1733 he assumed the title PEDUKO SITTIE SULTAN. His power was recognized; he enjoyed the valor and fame from 1710 to1733. His brother and nephew attacked his forced in TAMUNTAKA. His title and power cause his death. His brother SULTAN MANAMIR ruled over the in terror. He died on March 1733.

13. SULTAN MOHAMMAD TAHIR-UD-DIN, Son of SULTAN BAYAN UL-ANUAR. He was commonly know to Spanish as SITAH DIPATUAN MALINOG, He was also known as MOHAMMAD SHAH-AMIR-UD-DIN. In battle 1733, He killed his uncle JAFAR SALIQ MANAMIR, 1736. His father taught him the responsibilities of good government. His authority was contested by two of his cousins MANAMIR UD-DIN forcing him to retire to the interior. SULTAN BAYAN AL ANUAR around 1748.

14. SULTAN MOHAMMAD KHAHAR-UD-DIN, Son of SULTAN JAFAR SADIQ MINAMIR and was better known EUROPIAN PAKER MAULANA. HAMSA (ARABIC PAKER MAULANA HAMZAH or AMIR-UD-DIN HAMZAH also used the name AZIM-UD-DIN. He assumed the title AMIR-UL-MU-MININ in 1733 after his father was slained. He begun to consider himself the heir to the throne, thus upon called himself RAJAH MUDA.

15. SULTAN PAHAR-UD-DIN, Younger brother of PAKER MAULANA HAMZAH known as DATU PONGLOK as he begun to exercise his power as SULTAN, around 1755 and on the later part CAPTAIN THOMAS FORRET paid a visit.

16. SULTAN KIBAO SAHARIYAL, His legal title was MOHAMMAD AZIM UD-DIN AMIR-UL-UMRAH, son of PAKER MAULANA HANZAH, No.14 seen before the death of his uncle, SULTAN he was already being addressed by friends towards the Spanish, He had a wise internal peaceful relation with them from 1788 to 1794 but prior to this year he has his government from 1780 to 1805.

17. SULTAN KAWASA ANUAR-UD-DIN, son of SULTAN KIBAD SAHARIYAL, and like his father AMIR-UL-UMRAH entered into a peace treaty with Spaniards in 1805 one of the seal carried 167,1719 XIX terminate P.D.1375-377 amt. INDIL the gained his original title of ISKANDAR JURKARNAIN in the year 1805 to 1830.

18. SULTAN ISKANDAR QUDARATULLAH, MOHAMMAD JAMAL AL –AZAM –popularly known as Sultan Untong .He is the Great Grand son of KIBAD SAHARIYAL, nephew of SULTAN KAWASA 1853-1854 No.17,come Spanish document carry his name Iskandar Qudarat,Pahar Ud-Din.In 1837-1845,In those years he had a friendly treaty with the Spaniards.He died either in the year 1853 or 1854.

19. SULTAN MOHAMMAD MAKAKUA- son of AMIR-UL UMRAH “INTERINO”.SULTAN KAWASA ANUAR-UD-DIN “Kulano”. His reigned during settlement of Maguindanao from 1854-1884.He died in Nuling in the site of the Old man.

20. SULTAN MOHAMMAD JALAL-UD-DIN “PABLO” also known as SULTAN WATA. He was the son of SULTAN MAKAKUA of Banubo just opposite town of Cotabato, across the Pulangi River. His death took place in 1886.

21. SULTAN MANGIGUIN-He was the grand son of former DATU DAKULA OF SIBUGAY, Who was the grand son of KIBAD SAHARIYAL NO.16.He started his rule in 1886, on 1886-1896.The Sultanate was vacant, but the aunt of SULTAN MOHAMMAD ESMAIL was appointed as the temporary Sultana at that time. SULTAN MOHAMMAD ESMAIL was still a young boy incapable to handle responsibilities. This made the appointment of SULTANA PUTRI TUANBAI-Sibugay . DATU MAMAKU son of SULTAN UNTONG become the Sultan. Around 1900 some Spaniards pay a courtesy visit to one of Sibugay Datus for official trip .SULTAN MANGIGUIN transferred his residence from Cotabato-Sibugay in 1906.He married RAJAH PUTRI,the widow of DATU UTTO sister of DATU MAKAKUA.

22. SULTAN MOHAMMAD “TATO”ESMAIL- son of WATA MAMA CALOG SA MAGUINDANAO and BAITABAY. His parents were first cousins. SULTAN MANGIGUIN, choose his nephew to become the next Sultan, at that time SULTAN MOHAMMAD ESMAIL was only 7yrs.old.His youthful age was not a hindrance to gained a seat of reservation for the throne of sultanate on at the age of 35 , he was proclaimed THE SULTAN OF MAGUINDANAO.GENERAL WOOD OF WASHINGTON D.C. Made a report that SULTAN MANGIGUIN had made his final recommendation for the next Sultanate which was reserved SULTAN MOHAMMAD ESMAIL, who at that time was a young boy; base on the criteria that governed on succession of descendants. This report of GENERAL WOOD was submitted to the office of THE PRESIDENT WASHINGTON D.C. IN 1886-1888.SULTAN MOHAMMAD ESMAIL, one of the brave fighter during the Japanese War, attacked in Mindanao in 1941-1942. In 1943 The American Army , send a message looking forward for the Sultan of Mindanao a citation for being a brave soldier, who stand for American Flag in the midst of the war between the Japanese. CAPTAIN MICARTE was in his side in MALANGAS FIRING LINE. It was him CAPTAIN MICARTE who made a moved to look for Sultan Mohammad Esmail assisted by the group of American. This American volunteer reached BONGO ISLAND in 1943. They were able to find SULTAN MOHAMMAD ESMAIL to PARANG in the same year. In 1944, COLONEL SUAREZ and MR. CODIER visited the Sultan who was in TARAKAN, DINAS ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR . He called for training in military at that time.Their residence in TARAKAN, DINAS ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR was his official seat of his throne as SULTAN. Some American Generals and Officials pay visit to the Sultan’s residence. He died on September 3, 1991 at the age of 115 (IKA-SAPULO NA DULOM, SA ULAN-ULAN NA SAFAR).

“TARSILA KANO MAGULALING”

MAGUINDANAO TAMAN SA SIBUGAY, SULOG IKINAISA NIN SIA KANO BANGSA NILAN

Ya paganay a na Datu sa Magulaling na so Dungklang babai no Dungklang so payak. Pingaluma no Mupat Batua so payak. Mimbata silan na ( 3 ) :

1. “Malinog” yabon Mupatsidiq

2. Bahni- Tubu-Tubu

3. Emmar Mayla

So Dungklang wata no Abad yabon “Mindig”:

· Mimbata na so na Noni yabon “Zainal Abi-Din”

· Mimbata na so Zainal Abi-Din na so Shariful Wali-Ullaho-Hama-Dud-Din

· Mimbata na so Sharif-Ullaho na so Hamid-Ud-Din

· Mimbata na so Hamid-Ud-Din na so Diya-Ud-Din

· Mimbata na so Diya-Ud-Din na so Manamir-Ud-Din

· Mimbata na so Manamir-Ud-Din na so Anuar-Ud-Din (Sultan Kawasa)

· Mimbata na so Anuar-Ud-Din na so Umbak Sira Jud-Din yabon “Mauyag”.Yanin pugi na Amirul-Umra Sira Jud-Din Atawa “Tibpod". Lusod nin sa tiyan ina/ama so Tawada atawka “babayada”.

· Mimbata na so Umbak na so Kibad Khahar-Ud-Din “Binito”

· Mimbata na so Kibad Khahar-Ud-Din na so Alimod-Din Allaho Fahar-Ud-Din entobay “Intererino”. (Amirul Umrah sa Maguindanao)

· Mimbata so Ali-Mod-Din “Interino” na so Ansari-Alam Jalal-Ud-Din “Panansaran”

· Mimbata so Ansari-Alam Jalal Ud-Din “Panansaran” na so Daga atawa Raga, Simang, Tabong, Binito.

“TUPO NO MALANG”Datu wa lukes sa Malang a Mragat, kaka ni Amir-Ud-Din ando si Gumarok.

“TUPO NO MIDTID SA INGED”Midtid sa inged a Parti, ya nauna na. Datu sa Magulaling Balabagan pinangaluma nin so “Babai no Diyog”. Mimbata na silan na sila:

1. Panayaman

2. Bangondidi “Midted sa Inged”

3. Bulontay “Ina ni Minta”

4. Dimanda “Datu Manguda”

5. Atik- ina no Sultan Pablue

Nangaluma so Sultan Diya-Ud-Din na so wata Mupat Hidayat, mimbata silan na so Manamir-ud-Din.

Nangaluma so Manamir-Ud-Din, wata no Amman Bayalabi a nadsaupan na Tindig go mupat Sharif ando Tindig go Mupat-Sidiq, mimbata na so “Dido” – ina no Kulano-Anur-Ud-Din.

Nangaluma so Kulano wata no Malang so Adi, mimbata silan na so Umbak Sira Jud-Ud-Din, mimbata so Umbak na so Kibad Khahar-Ud-Din na so Alimod-Din Allaho Fahar-Ud-Din (Interino), mimbata so Alimod-Din na so Ansari Jalal-Ud-Din:

1. Daga atawa “Raga”

2. Simlang

3. Binito

Amirul-Umrah “Intirino” – Ama no Sultan Kawasa “Lusod sa tiyan no Sultan Kawasa sa Maguindanao”“Sultan Makakua” Ansari – Alam-Jalal-Ud-DinBai a wata- Pidtairan sa MaguindanaoDatu Masla- EdrisMarajalaila- Ama ni PukandangTintiaw

Pinangaluma no Sultan Makakua so Atik wata no Midtid sa Inged da porte, mimbata silan na so Sultan Pablue sa Maguindanao.

Mimbata so Sultan sa Maguindanao na so:

Putri-Tuan Bai, mimbata so Putri Tuan Bain a so Bai a Padido.

Wata no Datu Masla-Edris so:

Wata Mama-Calog

Napangaluma no Tibpod so Bai a wata no Pidtairan sa Maguindanao ( Balo ) mimbata silan na so:

Laga

Bagutao

Tabay

“TUPO NO WATA “MAMA” CALOG

Wata no (Amir-ul Umrah sa Maguindanao) Alimod-din Allaho Fahar-Ud-Din “INTERINO”:

1.) Ansari-Alam Jalal-Ud-Din “Sultan Makakua”

2.) Edris”Datu Masla sa Maguindanao”

3.) Pidtairan “Bai a wata sa Maguindanao”

4.) Marajalaila “Ama ni Pukandang”

5.) Tintiaw

Wata no Anuar-Ud-Din “kulano” so Umbak Sira Jud-Din Yabon Tibpod “Maliyag” Pinangaluma nin so Pidtairan “Bai a wata sa Maguindanao” mimbata silan na so:

1.) Laga

2.) Bagotao

3.) Tabay

Tupo no wata no “Amirul Interino” Alimod-Din Allaho Fahar-Ud-Dinso Edris “Datu Masla sa Maguindanao” A wata nin so wata “mama” Calog sa Maguindanao enggo so Pidtairan “Bai a wata sa Maguindanao” a pinangalumano Umbak sira Jud-Din. A wata nilan so Baitambay a pinangaluma no wata “mama” Calog.

So Pindada e nauna sa walay a kaluma no wata “mama” Calog sa Maguindanao.

Mga wata no wata “mama’ Calog kano Pindada:

1.) Datu Mangada (Ina nin so Dair)

2.) Datu Tangko

3.) Datu Akya/Aquia

4.) Bai Salilang

Ya tumondog sa walay a kaluma (2nd wife) no wata “mama” Calog na so Bitambay. A wata no Umbak sira Jud-Din Yabon Tibpod “Mauyag” enggo Pidtairan “Bai a wata sa Maguindanao” (Tinged silan Minsan)

Mga wata “mama”Calog ando so Baitambay na so:

1.) Datu Mohammad Tato” Esmael (22nd Sultan sa Maguindanao)

2.) Bai sa Pinanpanan

3.) Datu Damding

4.) “Datu Padido” Datu Indal Patra

TUPO NO MOHAMMAD “TATO” ESMAEL, 22ND SULTAN OF MAGUINDANAO

Mga kaluma no Sultan Mohammad “Tato” Esmael

· Bai Idang Maulana (deceased)

· Bai Fatima Buday “Bukakang” Bilok (deceased)

· Bai Aga “Padido” Manupac (deceased)

· Bai Langkasia (deceased)

· Bai Babai Andi (deceased)

· Bai Aga Datang (alive)Mga wata no Sultan Mohammad “tato” Esmael

· Wata nin kani Bai Idang Maulana :

1.) Datu Zul Carnan

2.) Datu Caragdag

· Wata nin kani Bai Fatima Buday “Bukakang”:

1.) Datu Quezon(Mungangen) a wata Mohammad Alibasa (sultan sa Zamboanga Del Sur)

2.) Bai Puti “Bai Amirah”

3.) Bai Maitum “Shaidatun Nisa”

· Wata nin kani Bai Aga (Padido) a wata no (Prinsipe) Mamubpon

1.) Datu Mutinting “Luminog”

2.) Bai Medzecan “H. Basma”

3.) Datu Sulmanor Paris

· Wata nin kani Bai Langkasia

1.) Datu Azcuna “Amir Bangsa”

· Wata nin kani Bai Babai Andi

1.) Bai Victoria “Hamsia”

· Wata nin kani Bai Aga ( His last Wife)

1.) H. Salma Hadija Arena “kinang”

2.) Datu Hasangabra “Bobby/Embaya”

3.) Bai Sarshia “Alicia”

4.) Datu Mohammad Nhor Hasim

5.) Datu Zacaria “Cesar”

6.) Bai Badria “Bella”

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