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Cotabato
Cotabato or North Cotabato ( hil, Aminhan Cotabato; ceb, Amihanang Cotabato; Maguindanaon: ''Pangutaran Kutawatu'', Jawi: ڤڠوترن كوتاواتو; fil, Hilagang Cotabato), officially the Province of Cotabato, is a landlocked province in the Philippines located in the Soccsksargen region in Mindanao. Its capital is the city of Kidapawan. Some of its barangays are under the jurisdiction of the nearby Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. History Sultanate of Maguindanao Cotabato derives its name from the Maguindanaon word ''kuta watu'' (from Malay - "Kota Batu"), meaning "stone fort", referring to the stone fort which served as the seat of Sultan Muhammad Kudarat in what is now Cotabato City (which the province derives its name from). Islam was introduced in this part of the country in the later part of the 15th century by Sharif Mohammed Kabungsuwan, an Arab-Malay Muslim warrior-missionary. Sharif Kabungsuwan invaded Malabang in 1475, facing armed resistance from the non- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cotabato (historical Province)
Cotabato, also known as the Province of Cotabato ( Maguindanaon: ''Kutawatu'', كوتاواتو), was a historical province of the Philippines established in 1914 that existed until its dissolution in 1973. The province's capital from 1920–1967 was Cotabato City (of the same name) while Pagalungan became its capital from 1967–1973. Originally a district of the former Moro Province, on September 1, 1914, the defunct Department of Mindanao and Sulu provided with autonomous government through '' Act No. 2408'' enacted on July 23, 1914, converted the district into a province along with other former Moro Province districts: Davao, Lanao, Sulu, Zamboanga, and its former sub-province Bukidnon. Davao, Lanao and Zamboanga were then later split and partitioned into different current provinces while Sulu and Bukidnon remain what it is today. The province was one of the largest provinces of the Philippines, with an area of . It was dissolved on 1973, comprising what are now the pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kidapawan
Kidapawan, officially the City of Kidapawan ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Kidapawan; hil, Dakbanwa sang Kidapawan; Maguindanaon: ''Kuta nu Kidapawan'', Jawi: كوتا نو كيدڤاوان; Obo Monuvu: ''Ingod to Kidapawan''), is a 3rd class component city and capital of the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 Census, it has a population of 160,791 people. It is located at the foot of Mount Apo, it is a popular destination from late October to December and in the summer, when thousands of tourists climb the country's highest mountain. Etymology Many proposed etymologies have been recorded to explain the origin of Kidapawan's name over the decades. In 2017, Karlo Antonio Galay David gathered all written and oral explanations from archival sources and tribal key informants. Galay David gathered thirteen proposed etymologies, and of these thirteen, six are about springs, three are about weddings, three are about highlands, two are names, and three are directional an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midsayap, Cotabato
Midsayap, officially the Municipality of Midsayap ( Maguindanaon: ''Inged nu Midsayap'', Jawi: ايڠايد نو ميدسايڤ; Iranun: ''Inged a Midsayap'', ايڠايد ا ميدسايڤ; hil, Banwa sang Midsayap; ceb, Lungsod sa Midsayap; tl, Bayan ng Midsayap), is a 1st class municipality in the Province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 117,365 people. History Midsayap was derived from a Maguindanao term which means (Mid) Center and (Sayap) Straw Hat. Midsayap means a straw hat at the center – just like a hill centrally located at the Municipality which slopes through the plains in a shape of a hat. Other version relates that Midsayap came from a Maguindanao term which means "person wearing a straw hat". From 1912 to 1926, Midsayap was then a district of Dulawan and Pikit. Originally, Midsayap was inhabited by Muslims from the descendants of Sultan Ali Bayao from the lineage of Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat I. The seat of their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antipas, Cotabato
Antipas, officially the Municipality of Antipas ( hil, Banwa sang Antipas; ceb, Lungsod sa Antipas; tl, Bayan ng Antipas; mdh, Inged nu Antipas, Jawi: ايڠايد نو انتيڤاس), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,817 people. History The Municipality of Antipas long before its creation into a regular municipality was just a mere sitio called Buru-Buruan of Barangay Kiyaab of the Municipality of Matalam which is inhabited mostly by Manobos. Due to continuous influx of Christian settlers in the area, the Municipal Council of Matalam passed a resolution in 1963, approved by the defunct Provincial Board of Cotabato and then was consequently recognized as one of the regular barangays of Matalam, Cotabato bearing the name of ANTIPAS. The name ''Antipas'' was derived from "anti" from the word ''antique'' and "pas" from ''Passi'', two places found in Panay Island. The enthusiasm of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabacan, Cotabato
Kabacan officially the Municipality of Kabacan ( Maguindanaon: ''Inged nu Kabakan'', Jawi: ايڠايد نو كابكن; Iranun: ''Inged a Kabacan'', ايڠايد ا كابكن; ilo, Ili ti Kabacan; hil, Banwa sang Kabacan; ceb, Lungsod sa Kabacan; tl, Bayan ng Kabacan), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 77,164 people. The town is predominantly composed of rice farms made possible by the influx of Ilocano-speaking people from northern Philippines. The University of Southern Mindanao is in Kabacan. It is strategically located between the cities of Cotabato and Davao from west to east and the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan from the north and General Santos from the south. History Kabacan got its name from the word “''ka-abacan''” which means the source of abundance. People from far-flung barangays used to come to this place and, upon returning home, they brought with them man ... [...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] |
Matalam, Cotabato
Matalam, officially the Municipality of Matalam ( hil, Banwa sang Matalam; ceb, Lungsod sa Matalam; tl, Bayan ng Matalam; mdh, Inged nu Matalam, Jawi: ايڠايد نو ماتلم), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 81,355 people. History The municipality of Matalam before its creation into a regular municipality was just a mere sitio of Kilada called "Crossing M'lang" within the jurisdiction of the municipality of Kabacan. Because of its strategic location coupled with the strong desire of the people, petitioned the provincial and national government for its creation into a regular municipality. It was formally separated from Kabacan and was created into a municipality on December 29, 1961 making Matalam as the 32nd Municipality of Cotabato. This municipality was named after the late illustrious father of the Province, Governor Datu Udtog Matalam, in acknowledgement of his untiring effort ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alamada, Cotabato
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] |
Pikit, Cotabato
Pikit, officially the Municipality of Pikit ( Maguindanaon: ''Inged nu Pikit'', Jawi: ايڠايد نو ڤيكيت; Iranun: ''Inged a Pikit'', ايڠايد ا ڤيكيت; Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Pikit''; Cebuano: ''Lungsod sa Pikit''; Tagalog: ''Bayan ng Pikit'') is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 67,024 people. History Pikit was the oldest settlement ever founded in Cotabato province. The landmark which eventually became the town's namesake, Fort Pikit, was established in 1893 by the Spaniards who have by then just recently conquered what is now the province of Cotabato from the Sultanate of Maguindanao. The name "Pikit" was given to the place by the Spaniards. It was formerly called by the natives "Malasiquit" because it was situated within the shadows of hills situated to each other. The fort was built to consolidate their hold in the region. The Spaniards abandoned Fort Pikit at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aleosan, Cotabato
Aleosan, officially the Municipality of Aleosan ( Maguindanaon: ''Inged nu Aleosan'', Jawi: ايڠايد نو الاوسن; Iranun: ''Inged a Aleosan'', ايڠايد ا الاوسن; hil, Banwa sang Aleosan; ceb, Lungsod sa Aleosan; tl, Bayan ng Aleosan), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 36,892 people. History The name Aleosan is an acronym derived from the three (3) towns of Iloilo where majority of the early Christian settlers came from; A is for Alimodian, LEO is for Leon, and SAN for San Miguel. Parliamentary bill no. 670 authored by Assemblyman Jesus P. Amparo and co-authored by assemblymen Blah T. Sinsuat, Ernesto F. Roldan and Tomas B. Baga Jr. sought to establish and create the Municipality of Aleosan in the Province of Cotabato, which was ultimately approved and signed into law Batas Pambansa bilang 206 on April 6, 1982. For purposes of ratification, Proclamation No. 2188 was s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libungan, Cotabato
Libungan, officially the Municipality of Libungan ( Maguindanaon: ''Inged nu Libungan'', Jawi: ايڠايد نو ليبوڠن; Iranun: ''Inged a Libungan'', ايڠايد ا ليبوڠن; hil, Banwa sang Libungan; ceb, Lungsod sa Libungan; tl, Bayan ng Libungan), is a 2nd class municipality in the 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 was referred to as Libungan. "Tubak" is one of the earlier names used to refer to the place which means ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza
Emmylou "Lala" Jacolo Taliño-Mendoza (born February 25, 1972) is a Filipina politician. She has been elected for three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 1st District of North Cotabato. She first won election to Congress in 2001, and was re-elected in 2004 and 2007. She won as Governor of the Province during the 2010, 2013, and 2016 elections, and she is the second female Governor of Cotabato next to Dr. Rosario Diaz. During the 2019 elections, she was elected Vice-Governor of North Cotabato with 326,718 votes. She won her 4th term as Governor in the 2022 election. Education For her primary and secondary Education, She Studied at Notre Dame of Kidapawan for Girls or now conferred as St. Mary's Academy of Kidapawan. She studied at Ateneo de Davao University , mottoeng = Strong in Faith , type = Private Catholic Research Non-profit Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution , est ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
