47-656: The Kabacan River is a river in the province of Cotabato in the Philippines . It is a tributary of the Pulangi River , discharging at Kayaga, Kabacan , Cotabato . Flooding occurs during heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and typhoon season . This article related to a river in the Philippines is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Cotabato Cotabato , formerly and still commonly referred to as North Cotabato and officially
94-576: A kalaw ( hornbill ) or a kakatua ( cockatoo ). Other animals depicted in kampilan pommels include monitor lizards and crocodiles . Among the Lumad people of the interiors of Mindanao , kampilan pommels do not typically depict animals, but is instead a simple curving shape that flares out at the end. Kampilan hilts are typically made from hardwood, but expensive examples that belonged to datu are covered in silver sheet or are entirely manufactured out of expensive materials such as horn or bone. Like
141-654: A Federal Government, where Bangamoro will be realized into a State of the Philippines wherein Carmen will be included in Bangsamoro. Plans to establish a new municipality in the south of Carmen so that the indigenous and Christian central and northern part of Carmen will be retained in North Cotabato has yet to be confirmed. The idea arose because once the entire municipality of Carmen is included in Bangsamoro ,
188-429: A chain mail covering was attached to prevent the hand from injury. Almost all kampílan originally had large metal staples protruding from the cross guard above the grip. The complete tang of the kampílan disappears into a crossguard , which is often decoratively carved with geometric or flowing patterns. The guard prevents the enemy's weapon from sliding all the way down the blade onto bearer's hand and also prevents
235-401: A distinct profile, with the tapered blade being much broader and thinner at the point than at its base, sometimes with a protruding spikelet along the flat side of the tip. The design of the pommel varies between ethnic groups, but it usually depicts either a buaya (crocodile), a bakunawa (sea serpent), a kalaw ( hornbill ), or a kakatua ( cockatoo ).. This weapon was featured in
282-581: A district of the huge Moro province. During the American period, large companies were established in Cotabato to exploit the vast timber resources of the region. By the 1930s, settlers from Luzon and Visayas established homesteads in Cotabato. In December 1941, Japanese planes bombed and invaded Cotabato. In 1942, Cotabato was occupied by the Japanese Imperial forces . A military headquarters of
329-446: A handle that allowed half of the scabbard to serve as a small shield. The hilt is quite long in order to counterbalance the weight and length of the blade and is made of hardwood. As with the blade, the design of the hilt's profile is relatively consistent from blade to blade. The hilt is sometimes wrapped with rattan to improve the grip. At times the hilt was bound to the hand by a talismanic piece of cloth to prevent slippage. Sometimes
376-536: Is considered a major food basket in Mindanao. It is a top producer of cereals, tropical fruits, vegetables, sugarcane, coconut, coffee, freshwater fish and livestock. It is also one of the country's leading producers of raw and semi-processed rubber and industrial trees, with markets in Asia and Europe. Among its major natural assets are Mt. Apo , the country's highest peak at 9,692 feet (2,954 m) above sea level,
423-430: Is narrow near the hilt and it gradually swells in width into an almost trapezoidal profile at the end. The blades are often laminated with various styles of tip. Kampílan blades often have holes near the tip that are sometimes filled with brass. Rarer still are specimens that have tips exhibiting a kris -like fretwork, while others have engravings down the entire blade. Although the kampílan can be used with one hand, it
470-413: Is primarily a two-handed sword. The laminated steel blade of the kampílan is single-edged, and made from Damascus steel pattern welding process and is easily identified by its tapered profile, narrowest near the hilt and gently widening until its truncated point . The blade's spikelet has led to the description of the kampílan in some documents as "dual-tipped" or "double-tipped". The scabbard
517-447: Is usually made of cheap wood and is bound with simple rattan or fibre lashings. When the sword needs to be used immediately, the sword bearer will simply strike with the sheathed sword and the blade will cut through the lashings, thereby effecting a quick, tactical strike without the need to unsheathe the sword. Scabbards are unadorned and are often disposable when going into battle. Some scabbards were also made of bamboo or were made with
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#1732798666060564-574: The Pemuras and Karga . The Mindanaos use a weapon quite distinct from that of the Ternatans . It is a campilan or cutlass of one edge, and heavier than the pointless Turkish weapon. It is a very bloody weapon, but, being so heavy, it is a danger for him who handles it, if he is not adroit with it. It has only two forms of use, namely, to wield it by one edge, and to raise it by the other, in order to deal another stroke, its weight allowing time for
611-587: The Cagayan de Oro - Iligan City Corridor. The Pan-Philippine Highway (AH26) traverses through the municipalities of Midsayap , Libungan and the Pigcawayan . Cotabato stretches from the east at Mount Apo , which separates it from Davao, to the Piapayungan Range on its boundary with Lanao in the west. Between these highlands is the basin of the Pulangi River or Rio Grande de Mindanao ,
658-762: The Hiligaynon Hinilawod from the Visayas ; the Ilocano Biag ni Lam-Ang from Luzon ; and the Maranao Darangen of Mindanao . The kampilan also plays a central part in the Maranao and Maguindanao traditional war dance of Sagayan , which depicts a scene from the Darangen. Unlike other common precolonial Filipino bolo weapons which were based on agricultural implements,
705-570: The Mount Apo Geothermal Power Plant at the foot of Mt. Apo in Ilomavis, Kidapawan City which produces 97 megawatts of electricity. Power distribution is handled by Cotabato Electric Cooperative , Inc. (COTELCO). The province has a 4,131.32-kilometre (2,567.08 mi) road network connecting the major centers to each other and the outlying barangays, and communication linkage through NDD-IDD, fax, cellular phone and
752-786: The Philippine Commonwealth Army existed in Cotabato from January 3, 1942, to June 30, 1946, and the Philippine Constabulary 10th Constabulary Regiment was stationed in Cotobato from October 28, 1944, to June 30, 1946. Moro guerrilla fighters operating in the province of Cotabato helped local forces of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and the Philippine Constabulary 10th Constabulary Regiment fight against
799-728: 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 , the most populous in the province. Some of its municipalities are under the jurisdiction of the nearby Bangsamoro Autonomous Region . The name Kuta Watu in Maguindanaon (or Kota Batu in Malay ) means "stone fortress". According to Maguindanao royal records, Islam
846-547: The Pulangi River which is a major contributor to Mindanao's irrigation system and hydro-electric energy, and the vast Liguasan Marsh which not only supplies a bounty of freshwater fish and organic fertilizer but considered as a possible source as well of natural gas . Power utility in the province comes from two energy sources - the NAPOCOR Agus Grid in Iligan transmitted through its Tacurong Substations and
893-419: The 1950s and 1960s. The former province of Cotabato was once the largest in the Philippines. In 1966, South Cotabato was created as a separate province. Mindanao, including Cotabato, was relatively peaceful in the 1950s and the mid-1960s. While there were some ethnic tensions, there was essentially no presence of secessionist groups in Mindanao yet. The relative peace of the postwar era began to change in
940-692: The American bladesmithing competition, Forged in Fire , in season 4 episode 16. "Kampilan" is the term most commonly used for the sword in the Tagalog , Ilocano and Visayan languages . It simply means "sword". It is known by other names in other ethnic groups in the Philippines including Kapampangan talibong or talibon (not to be confused with the Visayan talibon); Maranao kifing ; Iranun parang kampilan ; and Tboli tok and kafilan . Kampilan are mentioned in ancient Filipino epics, including
987-617: The Imperial Japanese Army until 1944. The Moro guerrillas fought the Japanese troops until liberation. In 1945, Cotabato was recaptured from the Japanese Imperial forces by the combined Filipino and American troops together with the recognized Moro guerrilla units. The guerrillas used the traditional Moro Kampilan , Barong and Kris swords as their weapons. The pace of settlement in the region accelerated in
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#17327986660601034-551: The Maguindanao Sultanate. The city became the seat of power of Sultan Muhammad Kudarat in 1619. Christianity was introduced in 1596, but the Spaniards were unable to penetrate into the region until the second half of the 19th century. The district of Cotabato was formed in 1860, covering the areas of what is now Cotabato, Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat provinces with its capital at Tamontaka . Fort Pikit
1081-839: The Philippines include the Dayak Mandau of Borneo ; the Minahasan santi of northern Sulawesi ; and the Sangirese Bara Sangihe of the Sangihe Islands . In Brunei , the officers who bear the royal regalia of the Sultan of Brunei such as the Panglima Asgar (Soldier General) who carry the royal weapons of kalasak and kampilan , where as the Panglima Diraja (Royal commander) carry
1128-461: The Visayas and Luzon, while the remaining 18% belong to the communities of Magindanaons, Iranuns, Ilianens, Dulangan Manobo, Obo, Tagabawa, and Tboli. The major languages spoken are Hiligaynon (46%), Maguindanao (38%), Cebuano (8%), and Ilocano (4%). Cotabato's population is predominantly Catholic. According to the 2020 census, 52.77% of the population are Roman Catholic . Muslims form 26% of
1175-631: The armed secessionist group known as the Moro National Liberation Front to consolidate power, and the decades-long Moro conflict began in earnest. One major event of Martial law which took place in Cotabato was the Manili massacre , which saw the mass murder of 70 to 79 Moros , including women and children, committed in a mosque in Manili, Carmen , North Cotabato , Philippines on June 19, 1971. The Muslim residents of
1222-399: The barangays which voted to join the Bangsamoro made their exit from the province and their respective mother municipalities and were officially turned over to the Bangsamoro government as an interim province within the autonomous region divided into several clusters. Based on the 2020 census, Cotabato has an overall population of 1,275,185. The average population growth rate was 2.27% in
1269-478: The bearer's hand from sliding onto the blade while thrusting. The most distinctive design element of the hilt is the pommel . The design of the pommel varies between ethnic groups of the Philippines. In the ethnic groups of Visayas and Luzon , the pommel usually depicts a bakunawa (or naga ), a horned dragon-like mythological creature. Among the Muslim Moro people , the pommel usually depicts either
1316-579: The blade, they may possess small holes at the tips and edges which can have attachments like bells, metal chains, or animal or human hair tassels . Some kampilan hilts, especially among the Lumad , can also be made entirely of brass . Similar weapons to the kampilan in the Philippines include the Bangkung , Laring , Itak , Pirah , and the Banyal . Other similar weapons to the Kampilan outside of
1363-452: The east by Davao City and Davao del Norte , on the west by Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur , on the south by Sultan Kudarat , and on the southeast by Davao del Sur . Cotabato is strategically linked to the major "Arterial Road System" that traverses and connects the province to Davao City - Soccsksargen - Cotabato Corridor. The Cotabato via Kabacan - Maramag - Kibawe, Bukidnon Sayre Highway meanwhile serves as its link to
1410-491: The internet is available. President Benigno Aquino III signed the law dividing to new 3 legislative district of Cotabato on September 14, 2012. The representative shall continue to serve until next national election. Download coordinates as: Kampilan The kampilan ( Baybayin : ᜃᜋ᜔ᜉᜒᜎᜈ᜔ ) is a type of single-edged sword , traditionally used by various ethnic groups in the Philippine archipelago . It has
1457-533: The jurisdiction of Bangsamoro as part of its special geographic area . During the 2001 Referendum for inclusion to the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, 2 out of 28 barangays of Carmen, Cotabato chose to be part of ARMM, but were excluded because they are not connected to the main region of ARMM. During 2010-2016 Administration, the Bangsamoro ideal sprouted and a newly proposed region
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1504-458: The kampilan is specifically made for warfare, used either in small skirmishes or large-scale encounters. According to Philippine historical documents, the kampílan was widely used by chieftains and warriors for battle and as a headhunting sword. The most famous probable use of kampilan in warfare was in the Battle of Mactan , where Antonio Pigafetta described Ferdinand Magellan being wounded on
1551-602: The last years of President Ferdinand Marcos ' first term , when news about the Jabidah massacre ignited a furor in the Moro community, and ethnic tensions encouraged with the formation of secessionist movements. None of these groups had enough followers to form a viable opposition until Marcos declared Martial Law, but when political parties were dissolved upon the proclamation of Martial Law in September 1972, it became easy for
1598-452: The left leg by a warrior bearing "a large cutlass , which resembles a scimitar , only being larger." In traditional societies of the Tagalog people , it is also used as a form of religious adornment in a dambana . Kampilan swords only survive into modern times among the Moro and the Lumad people, due to the longer period that they avoided Spanish colonization. Among Filipino swords,
1645-484: The most distinguishing characteristic of the kampilan is its huge size. At about 36 to 40 inches (90 to 100 cm) long, it is much larger than other Filipino swords, and is thought to be the longest, though smaller versions (sometimes called the "kampilan bolo ") exist. A notable exception would be the panabas , another Philippine longsword, of which unusually large examples used for ceremonial execution purposes could measure up to four feet in length. The blade
1692-531: The new administrative autonomous region of Bangsamoro after the results of the region's formation plebiscite were confirmed three days later on February 9. These barangays are to join either the adjacent province of Maguindanao as parts of the said province's nearby and respective municipalities or to cluster on their own as new municipalities within the said province after the national midterm elections on May 13, 2019. The size and population of Cotabato province had officially diminished on November 20, 2019, as
1739-497: The period 2010–2015, which is higher than the national average of 1.72%. The province had a density of 140 inhabitants per square kilometre or 360 inhabitants per square mile. Cotabato is an ethnolinguistically diverse province. The first Visayan settlers reached the town of Pikit in 1913, and since then, Christian migrants have moved and lived in Cotabato, cohabitating the province with the local indigenous groups. 71% of Cotabato's population descended from settlers who migrated from
1786-623: The population. In 2015, the Philippine Statistics Authority recorded Islam followed by 39.28% of the population. Later in 2020, Islam form 19% of the population. The other significant minorities are Evangelical Christians at 8.4% of the population, Southern Baptist Church with 3.7% of the population, and Iglesia Ni Cristo which forms 2.2% of the Province population. Poverty incidence of Cotabato Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Cotabato
1833-425: The province currently administers after the national midterm elections on May 13, 2019. Cotabato now comprises the capital city of Kidapawan and 25 municipalities. Cotabato covers a total area of 9,008.90 square kilometres (3,478.36 sq mi) occupying the northeastern tip of Region XII and is centrally located in Mindanao . It is bounded on the north by the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Bukidnon , on
1880-455: The province of North Cotabato will be cut into half, leaving three towns ( Banisilan , Alamada , and Libungan ) at its west without connection to the center of North Cotabato, isolating these towns in the process. The issue was partially resolved when the second part of the plebiscite was conducted on February 6, 2019, when 63 barangay from the towns of Pigkawayan , Libungan, Midsayap , Aleosan , Carmen , Banisilan and Pikit opted to join
1927-472: The second longest in the Philippines at 373 kilometres (232 mi), which rises in Bukidnon and flows south to Maguindanao and Illana Bay . The province's fertile plains are traversed by tributaries of this great river. Typhoons do not pass through Cotabato and rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year. Cotabato comprises 25 municipalities and one city . However, 8 municipalities are under
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1974-649: The spears of the opponents to enter. They do not gird it on, as that would be too much trouble, but carry it on the shoulders, in the fashion of the camarlengos who carry the rapiers on their shoulders in public ceremonies in front of their princes. Besides that weapon the Mindanao uses lance, kris, and shield, as do the other nations. Both these and those have begun to use firearms too much, having acquired that from intercourse with our enemies. They manage all sorts of artillery excellently, and in their fleets all their craft carry their own pieces, with ladle, culverins, esmerils, and other small weapons. The No. 1 graduating cadet of
2021-463: The town had gathered in their mosque to participate in a supposed peace talk with Christian groups when a group of armed men suspected to be part of the Ilaga militant group opened fire on them. On November 22, 1973, through Presidential Decree No. 341 , what remained of the old Cotabato was further divided into the provinces of North Cotabato , Maguindanao , and Sultan Kudarat . North Cotabato
2068-667: Was established by the Spaniards in 1893 as they continued their conquest of the remnants of Maguindanao Sultanate , which would soon be the site of one of the province's oldest towns, Pikit . The coming of the Americans ushered in the creation of the Moro Province on July 15, 1903, through Act No. 787 of the Philippine Commission . Cotabato, covering what are now the provinces of Cotabato, Maguindanao , Sultan Kudarat , South Cotabato and Sarangani , became
2115-620: Was in the making. According to the agreements signed by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Administration of Noynoy Aquino, Carmen will be included in Bangsamoro because of the two out of twenty-eight barangays that voted in favor of joining the Muslim region back in 2001. Unfortunately, Bangsamoro was not implemented before the term of Aquino ended. Despite this, the current administration aims to establish
2162-461: Was introduced to the Maguindanaos in the late 15th century by Sharif Muhammad Kabungsuan , a Johorean Malay Muslim noble and missionary of Arab descent. Sharif Kabungsuan invaded Malabang in 1475, facing armed resistance from the principality, nevertheless successfully vanquishing and subjugating it to his Islamic rule through the employment of Samal forces. Cotabato became the capital of
2209-467: Was later renamed Cotabato through Batas Pambansa Blg. 660 approved on March 7, 1984. By the aftermath of the plebiscite to form the autonomous administrative region of Bangsamoro in February 2019, 63 barangays from Cotabato's western municipalities, all of which inhabited mostly by Muslim natives, opted to join the newly formed region. This will result in the reduction of the number of barangays
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