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Iranun Language
The Iranun language ( Jawi: إيراناونساي), also known as Iranon or Illanun, is an Austronesian language belonging to the Danao languages spoken in the provinces of Maguindanao del Norte and other part of Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte, coastal municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur from Tukuran to Dumalinao and Cotabato in southern Philippines and the Malaysian state of Sabah. It is the second most spoken language in Maguindanao after the Maguindanao language. Distribution Iranun is spoken in the following areas:''Ethnologue'' *Maguindanao del Norte: Barira, Buldon, Parang, Matanog, Sultan Mastura, and Sultan Kudarat * Cotabato: Alamada, Banisilan, Carmen, Libungan, and Pigcawayan *Lanao del Norte: Kauswagan and Kolambugan *Lanao del Sur: Balabagan, Bumbaran, and Picong *Bukidnon: Kalilangan *Zamboanga del Sur: Pagadian, San Pablo, Dumalinao, Dimataling and Tukuran *Sabah: Kota Belud, Lahad Datu, and Kota Kinabalu , image_skyline = , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippines
The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republika sang Filipinas * ibg, Republika nat Filipinas * ilo, Republika ti Filipinas * ivv, Republika nu Filipinas * pam, Republika ning Filipinas * krj, Republika kang Pilipinas * mdh, Republika nu Pilipinas * mrw, Republika a Pilipinas * pag, Republika na Filipinas * xsb, Republika nin Pilipinas * sgd, Republika nan Pilipinas * tgl, Republika ng Pilipinas * tsg, Republika sin Pilipinas * war, Republika han Pilipinas * yka, Republika si Pilipinas In the recognized optional languages of the Philippines: * es, República de las Filipinas * ar, جمهورية الفلبين, Jumhūriyyat al-Filibbīn is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. It is situated in the western Pacific Ocean and consists of around 7,641 islands t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
States Of Malaysia
The states and federal territories of Malaysia are the principal administrative divisions of Malaysia. Malaysia is a federation of 13 states (''Negeri'') and 3 federal territories (''Wilayah Persekutuan''). States and federal territories Eleven states and two federal territories are located on the Malay Peninsula, collectively called ''Peninsular Malaysia'' (''Semenanjung Malaysia'') or ''West Malaysia''. Two states are on the island of Borneo, and the remaining federal territory consists of islands offshore of Borneo; they are collectively referred to as ''East Malaysia'' or Malaysian Borneo. Out of the 13 states in Malaysia, 9 are monarchies. States Federal Territories Governance The governance of the states is divided between the federal government and the state governments, while the federal territories are directly administered by the federal government. The specific responsibilities of the federal and the state governments are listed in the Ninth Schedule of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pigcawayan
Pigcawayan, officially the Municipality of Pigcawayan ( Maguindanaon: ''Inged nu Pigkawayan'', Jawi: ايڠايد نو ڤيڬكاوين; Iranun: ''Inged a Pigkawayan'', ايڠايد ا ڤيڬكاوين; hil, Banwa sang Pigkawayan; ceb, Lungsod sa Pigkawayan; tl, Bayan ng Pigkawayan), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 52,744 people. It is sometimes spelled Pigkawayan. History Before its creation as a separate and independent Political Unit, Pigcawayan together with Alamada and Libungan were component barangays of Midsayap. Pigcawayan, however at that time was more progressive than the two mentioned. How Pigcawayan got its name remains undocumented, however two versions were given by the early settlers and passed from one generation to another. The first version was that the place now known as Pigcawayan was a battleground for the Iranuns and the Maguindanaons. Due to this fighting the in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libungan
Libungan, officially the Municipality of Libungan (Maguindanao language, Maguindanaon: ''Inged nu Libungan'', Jawi Alphabet, Jawi: ايڠايد نو ليبوڠن; Iranun language, Iranun: ''Inged a Libungan'', ايڠايد ا ليبوڠن; hil, Banwa sang Libungan; ceb, Lungsod sa Libungan; tl, Bayan ng Libungan), is a 2nd class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 56,269 people. Etymology Libungan was known by various names by its early settlers. The Manobo settlers of the area initially called the area as "Dasdas" which means road down by the river. "Libungan" is used to refer to the river located in the area by the Manobo which means cheater. During the earlier period of settling the place, the Libungan River changes its course which adversely affected the crops which led the settlers to believe that the river was "cheating" them. The area from then on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmen, Cotabato
Carmen, officially the Municipality of Carmen ( hil, Banwa sang Carmen; ceb, Lungsod sa Carmen; tl, Bayan ng Carmen; mdh, Inged nu Karmin, Jawi: ايڠايد نو كرمين), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 79,140 people. History Carmen derived its name from surveyor del Carmen, chief of the Cadastral Survey Party, who in 1924 conducted a survey in the area. During the American period, Carmen and Kabacan belonged to one municipal district under Pikit. It was by virtue of Presidential Proclamation NO. 46 and, was reinforced by Executive Order No. 214 issued by the then President Ramon Magsaysay last November 15, 1956 when Carmen was created as a separate and distinct town of Kabacan. When created a municipality, it was composed of Thirty Eight (38) barangays. Ten barangays were either claimed or ceded to the two adjacent municipalities, Banisilan and President Roxas. Six by the municipal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banisilan
Banisilan, officially the Municipality of Banisilan ( Maguindanaon: ''Inged nu Banisilan'', Jawi: ايڠايد نو بنيسيلن; Iranun: ''Inged a Banisilan'', ايڠايد ا بنيسيلن; hil, Banwa sang Banisilan; ceb, Lungsod sa Banisilan; tl, Bayan ng Banisilan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 46,995 people. History Banisilan accidentally acquired its name from a type of fresh water shell called the Banisil which were then abundant in the area. Before Banisilan was created as a separate municipality from Carmen, its mother town, President Ramon Magsaysay signed Proclamation No. 317 dated July 17, 1956 reserving an area of 100,018 hectares of land for a resettlement project which was under the general administration (NARRA) now known as the Department of Agrarian Reform. This resettlement project covers three (3) municipalities and part of these is the North Cotabato Resettlem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alamada
Alamada, officially the Municipality of Alamada ( Maguindanaon: ''Inged nu Alamada'', Jawi: ايڠايد نو عالماد; Iranun: ''Inged a Alamada'', ايڠايد ا عالماد; hil, Banwa sang Alamada; ceb, Lungsod sa Alamada; tl, Bayan ng Alamada), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 68,659 people. The town is named after the local chieftain Datu Alamada, and is famous for the Asik-asik Falls, one of the most expansive in the Philippines. History Its name was adopted in memory and in honor of the powerful ruler Datu Amaybulok 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 Pigcauayan, Libungan, Sultan Kudarat and in Kitacubong (now Poblacion) as the seat of his kingdom. Prior to its creation as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
Sultan Kudarat, officially the Municipality of Sultan Kudarat ( Maguindanaon: ''Inged nu Sultan Kudarat''; Iranun: ''Inged a Sultan Kudarat''; tl, Bayan ng Sultan Kudarat), is a 1st class municipality of the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 105,121 people. Formerly known as Nuling, it became the ''de jure'' capital of the former Maguindanao province in 1977. It served as the legislative capital of Maguindanao in 2011 as it plays host to the Maguindanao Provincial Board, previously housed in the former capitol at Shariff Aguak. This restored its previous status as provincial capital, which was shared with Buluan which served as the executive capital. In 2022, Republic Act 11550 officially designated Datu Odin Sinsuat as the official capital of Maguindanao del Norte and Buluan as official capital of Maguindanao del Sur. Once a provincial capitol is erected in Datu Odin Sinsuat, the legislature will move in tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao
Sultan Mastura, officially the Municipality of Sultan Mastura ( Maguindanaon: ''Ingud nu Sultan Mastura''; Iranun: ''Inged a Sultan Mastura''; tl, Bayan ng Sultan Mastura), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,331 people. It was created by virtue of the ''Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 89'', carved from the municipality of Sultan Kudarat. The law was submitted on September 13, 1999, and lapsed into law on November 13, 1999. It was ratified by the people of Sultan Mastura through plebiscite on March 15, 2003. Its corporate existence started on April 28, 2003. It was part of the province of Shariff Kabunsuan from October 2006 until its nullification by the Supreme Court in July 2008. Geography Barangays Sultan Mastura is politically subdivided into 13 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matanog
Matanog, officially the Municipality of Matanog, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 36,034 people. Matanog was created by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 780 signed by then President Ferdinand Marcos on August 25, 1975. It was carved from the municipality of Parang. The town was part of the province of Shariff Kabunsuan from October 2006 until its nullification by the Supreme Court in July 2008. Geography Barangays Matanog is politically subdivided into 8 barangays. * Bayanga Norte * Bayanga Sur * Bugasan Norte * Bugasan Sur (Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippine city or municipality, which may take up the ...) * Kidama * Sapad * Langco * Langkong Climate Demographics Economy References E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parang, Maguindanao
Parang, officially the Municipality of Parang ( Maguindanaon: ''Inged nu Parang'', Jawi: ايڠايد نو ڤارڠ; Iranun: ''Inged a Parang'', ايڠايد ا ڤارڠ; tl, Bayan ng Parang), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 102,914 people. The town was part of the province of Shariff Kabunsuan from October 2006 until its nullification by the Supreme Court in July 2008. History The history of Parang traces back to the era when it used to be an integral part of the Maguindanao Sultanate. In June 1851, the Spanish military government based in Zamboanga sent forces to Polloc, presently a barangay of Parang, and seized it. Having a natural deep water harbor, the Spanish then set up a fortress and a naval base at Polloc, from which they would launch military operations against the Moros of the Pulangui Valley. Polloc eventually grew into a small town that by 1860 it was home to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buldon
Buldon, officially the Municipality of Buldon ( Maguindanaon: ''Ingud nu Buldon''; Iranun: ''Inged a Buldon''; tl, Bayan ng Buldon), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,684 people. The town was part of the province of Shariff Kabunsuan from October 2006 until its nullification by the Supreme Court in July 2008. Geography Barangays Buldon is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. * Ampuan * Aratuc * Cabayuan * Calaan (Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippine city or municipality, which may take up the ...) * Karim * Dinganen * Edcor (Gallego Edcor) * Kulimpang * Mataya * Minabay * Nuyo * Oring * Pantawan * Piers * Rumidas Climate Demographics Economy References External links Buldon Profile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
