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Ilao, Maria Athea M. Mr.
Paul So
BSTM OUMN 1- C January 20, 2023
PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR
Newly Approved Logo Meaning
● Corn, Rice, Banana, Coffee

- These represent the province’s major agricultural products and industries;
● Pillars, Map, Inaul

- The map and pillars of Maguindanao Del Sur represents the unity in a diverse
tribe people such as, Christians (yellow), Muslims (green) and Lumads (red) and
Inaul represents the traditional woven cloth of Maguindanaon;
● Eagle Wings and Laurel Leaves

- This represents leadership and vision of a great leader and Laurel with 24 leaves
represent the peace in 24 Municipalities in the Province of Maguindanao Del Sur;
● Liguasan Marsh
- This represents the richness of Maguindanao del Sur. It serves as the safe haven
of at least 92 species of birds including the Comb-crested Jacana and Philippine
Eagle, number of species of amphibians, fisheries, and reptiles such as
Philippine Crocodile and the marsh is also noted for its natural gas deposit;
● Crescent Moon and Star

- This represents the Islamic dominance within the province.This also means that
the Province is included in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim
Mindanao; and
● Kris and Bolo

- This represents the Datu (moro leaders) in the Province of Maguindanao del Sur
Introduction to Maguindanao del Sur
The seat of government and the capital town of Maguindanao del Sur is the municipality
of Buluan. It is a fourth class municipality with a population of 57, 406. The municipal
hall of Buluan is located in Brgy. Maslabeng, Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur. The
provincial capitol of Maguindanao del Sur can also be found in Buluan.
Municipal Hall of Buluan
Photo courtesy of Bernardo Arellano
Provincial Capitol of Maguindanao del Sur
Photo courtesy of Diklap

General Information
Province: Maguindanao del Sur

Coordinates: 06°55′N 124°34′E
Country: Philippines
Location in the Philippines: Central Mindanao
Region: Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Capital : Buluan
Government Officials:
Governor - Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu
Vice Governor - Nathaniel S. Midtimbang
District Representative - Mohammad P. Paglas Sr.
Area: 4,973.48 km2
Population (2020): 741,221
Density: 1,369/km2 (3,550/sq mi)
Municipalities: 24
Zip Code: 9603-9635
Area Code: 64
Climate: Tropical
Demonym: Maguindanaon
Religion: Predominantly Islam
Language(s): Maguindanaon, Tiruray, Tagalog, English
Livelihood: Farming, Fishing, and Weaving (Handicrafts)
Agriculture: Rice, Corn, Banana, and Coffee
Website: www.maguindanao.gov.ph
Towns and Boundary of Maguindanao del Sur
Maguindanao del Sur, as located in Central

Mindanao, borders Cotabato to the East,
Maguindanao del Norte to the West, and
Sultan Kudarat to the South.
Following the 2022 Plebiscite that divided

the province of Maguindanao into two, the
province of Maguindanao del Sur officially
has 24 municipalities included in its
boundary with Buluan as its capital.
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

● Ampatuan
The municipality of Ampatuan has a land area of 255.40

square kilometers or 98.61 square miles. Its population
as determined by the 2020 Census was 28,941. The
name Ampatuan was derived from a name of an old
man Sarip Ampatuan, a descendant from a high class of
tribe of Muslim who came from the holy land of Saudi
Arabia. Accordingly, this man came to the Philippines to
participate in the dissemination of Islam religion.
Because of his generosity to the native inhabitants and
in memory of his religious achievement in the expansion
of Islam, where the people of the community loved him
very much they named the place Ampatuan.
Ampatuan was created out of 23 barrios of Datu Piang by

virtue of Republic Act No. 2509 dated August 8, 1959 with
thirty two barangays. However, on November 22, 1973, by
virtue of President Decree 339, the Municipality of Esperanza
was carved out from the territory of Ampatuan and became a
separate and distinct local government unit and was made
part of the province of Sultan Kudarat while Ampatuan was
made part of the Province of Maguindanao. Currently, only
eleven (11) barangay remained to the mother municipality
namely: Poblacion, Kakal, Kamasi, Kapinpilan, Kauran,
Matagabong, Malatimon, Salman, Saniag, Tomicor and
Tubak.
Photo courtesy of Pinterest

● Buluan (Capital)
The municipality of Buluan has a land area of 699.50

square kilometers or 270.08 square miles. Its population
as determined by the 2020 Census was 57,406.
According to the inhabitants of the Municipality, the
name of their town Buluan originated from the word
“Buluanen” which literally means “bolo maker or
supplier”. The bolo which is still widely used both as a
weapon and a farm tool by the Muslim is considered by
them as a symbol of their people’s industry, courage
and culture which they believe must be preserved
hence, they retained the name of their town up to the
present.
On April 9, 1936, then President Manuel L. Quezon
issued Executive Order No. 66 Sec. 40 of Administrative Code which officially created
Buluan into a Municipality. Being one of the three original Municipalities of Cotabato
Province when it was formally created, its
territorial power grew larger. However, after
its creation, some of the areas clamored for
independence and after continuous
persistence for separation from Buluan, they
were granted their independence. Currently,
Buluan has seven (7) barangays namely:
Digal, Upper Siling, Lower Siling, Maslabeng,
Poblacion, Popol, Talitay.
● Datu Abdullah Sangki

Photo courtesy of Bernardo Arellano
The municipality of Datu Abdullah Sangki has a land

area of 220.00 square kilometers or 84.94 square miles.
Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was
30,117. The municipality is named after Hon. Datu
Abdullah Sangki (Allah Yarhamu). He is the former
Municipal Mayor of Ampatuan, Maguindanao,
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
(BARMM) from 1957-1967 and 1974-1984.
In January 3, 2004, a plebiscite was

conducted for the creation of the
Municipality of Datu Abdullah Sangki. By
virtue of Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act
No. 153, its territorial jurisdictions were
sliced from the mother municipality of
Ampatuan with 10 Barangay namely:
Banaba, Talisawa, Mao, Madanding,
Tukanalugong, Guinibon, Sugadol,
Dimampao, Kaya-Kaya and Old Maganoy.
The MMA law creating the municipality
provides that its administrative center shall
be established in barangay Talisawa. Photo courtesy of Dennis Arcoon
● Datu Anggal Midtimbang
The municipality of Datu Anggal Midtimbang has a land

28,224. The municipality is named in honor of the late Datu Anggal, one of the sons of
Datu Midtimbang, who was the legendary leader of the municipality of Talayan, from
where municipalities of Talitay, Guindulungan and Datu Anggal Midtimbang were
carved-out. Hon. Nathaneil S. Midtimbang was appointed first municipal mayor.
Datu Anggal Midtimbang became a district

municipality on November 22, 2006 by virtue of
Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act (MMA Act)
No. 206, passed by the Regional Legislative
Assembly and was approved by then
Honorable Regional Governor Datu Zaldy Uy
Ampatuan. It is composed of seven (7)
barangays, namely; Adaon, Brar, Mapayag,
Midtimbang, Nunangan, Tugal and Tulunan.
Photo courtesy of Maguindanao.gov.ph
● Datu Hoffer Ampatuan
The municipality of Datu Hoffer Ampatuan has a land

26,660. In the municipality of Shariff Aguak and part of
the barangays in the municipality of Datu Unsay
separated respectively from its municipalities and
constituted into Datu Hoffer. Ampatuan, which is
heretofore created. Unless transferred by its
Sanggunian, the seat of the municipal government shall
be in Barangay Limpongo to be known hereafter as the
“Poblacion”.
Municipality of Datu Hoffer was created out of
9 barangays from the municipality of Shariff
Aguak, and portions of 2 barangays from Datu
Unsay, by virtue of Muslim Mindanao
Autonomy Act No. 220, which was
subsequently ratified in a plebiscite held on
July 30, 2009. The municipality of Datu Hoffer
currently has 11 barangays namely:
Kubentong, Labu Labu I, Labu Labu II,
Limpongo, Macalag, Sayap, Taib, Talibadok,
Tuayan, Tuayan I, and Tuntungan. Photo courtesy of Datu Hoffer LGU
● Datu Montawal (formerly known as Pagagawan)
The municipality of Datu Montawal has a land area of

461.10 square kilometers or 178.03 square miles. Its
population as determined by the 2020 Census was
37,314. On June 9, 2003, by virtue of MMA Act No.
152, formally changed the name of the Municipality of
Pagagawan to the Municipality of Datu Montawal in
memory of the grandfather of the Late Mayor Datu
Macabangen K. Montawal, Datu Montawal who fought
and defend the land against foreign invasion and help
Christians and other tribal groups from Luzon, Visayas
and other part of Mindanao to settle in the area. That
was how this Municipality came into existence.
The Municipality of Datu Montawal has

existed when the Late Mayor Datu
Macabangen K. Montawal of the
Municipality of Pagalungan realized the
necessity of creating another political
entity in order to address the future
political wrangling among local leaders.
The Late Mayor proposed the eleven (11)
barangays shall form part of the newly
created municipality from the twenty-three
barangays of Pagalungan Municipality.
These barangays are namely:
Batungkayo, Bulit, Bulod, Dungguan,
Limbalod, Maridagao, Nabundas,
Pagagawan, Talapas, Talitay and Tunggol. Photo courtesy of dreamstime
● Datu Paglas
The municipality of Datu Paglas has a land area of

33,682. Old records revealed that the municipality
derived its present name from the name of a certainly
widely-respected prominent local leader in the humble
person then of Hadji Datu Ibrahim Paglas, SR., as an
attribute and in honor of his good deeds and service
to community and fellow-men when he was then the
deputy-Governor in the municipal district of Buluan.
His son later on continued his legacy being the first
appointed mayor of the town.
About nearly three decades past from

today, the Municipality of Datu Paglas in
the province of Maguindanao came into
existence as a fully pledged Local
Government Unit via the issuance of its
“Creation Charter” otherwise known as
Presidential Decree No. 340 on November
22nd of 1973. In compliance with the
mandate of the above-described statute,
Datu Paglas town was then officially
carved out from the North-Western portion
of its mother-municipality of Columbio of
the now province of Sultan Kudarat. Datu Photo courtesy of LGU Datu Paglas
Paglas has 23 barangays namely: Alip, Bonawan, Bulod, Damalusay, Damawato,

Datang, Elbebe, Kalumenga, Katil, Lipao, Lomoyon, Madidis, Makat, Malala,
Mangadeg, Manindolo, Mao, Napok, Palao sa Boto, Poblacion, Puya, Salendab, and
Sepaka.
● Datu Piang (formerly known as Dulawan)
The municipality of Datu Piang has a land area of 120.77

square kilometers or 46.63 square miles. Its population as
determined by the 2020 Census was 28,380. The name is
derived from Datu Piang. He is an adopted son of Datu Utu.
The people enthroned him to govern Dulawan. Datu Piang
showed signs of generosity and brilliance in governing the
place, qualities which attracted people from other places to
migrate in Dulawan. During the latter part of the 50’s, the
municipality changed the name from Dulawan to Datu Piang.
Dulawan was founded and first ruled by
Rajah Buayan, a descendant of Shariff
Kabunsuan, an Arab Missionary who
pioneered Islam in Mindanao and Sulu.
Brave and fanatic as he was in Islam, Rajah
Buayan fiercely resisted the entry of the
Spanish Conquistadors in his areas of
dominion. In the early part of 1900, Datu
Piang was considered the largest
municipality in Mindanao, under the Empire
Province of Cotabato. Datu Piang has 16
barangays namely: Alonganan, Ambadao,
Balanakan, Balong, Buayan, Dado,
Damabalas, Duaminanga, Kalipapa, Photo courtesy of Datu Piang Town Plaza
Kanguan, Liong, Magaslong, Masigay, Montay, Poblacion, and Reina Regente.
● Datu Salibo
The municipality of Datu Salibo has a land area of

18,795. The name of the municipality, Datu Salibo is
derived from the name of the grandfather of Provincial
Governor, Datu Andal Ampatuan, Datu Salibo. Datu
Salibo was great nobleman and one of the great
advisers of the Old man Amaimingka or Datu Piang,
known far and wide as the great Leader of his time in
the early 30’s.
Municipality of Datu Salibo became an

independent local government unit by virtue of
MMA Act No. 253 amending MMA Act No. 222,
approved into law on April 22, 2009. The
creation of the new municipality of Datu Salibo
was initiated by its people and inhabitants
aiming for socio-economic upliftment. Datu
Salibo has 6 full barangays namely: Andavi,
Butilen, Pandi, Penditen, Sambulawan, and
Tee. It also has 11 barangays that they own
but only a part of it namely: Alonganan,
Balanakan, Buayan, Dado, Damabalas,
Photo courtesy of LGU Datu Salibo
Duaminanga, Kalipapa, Liong, Magaslong, Masigay, Pagatin.
● Datu Saudi Ampatuan
The municipality of Datu Saudi-Ampatuan has a
land area of 60.16 square kilometers or 23.23
square miles. Its population as determined by the
2020 Census was 31,060. It was named after the
death of Datu Piang Mayor, Saudi Uy Ampatuan. He
was an honorable leader during his reign that a
municipality is named after him. Datu Saudi
Ampatuan is one among the fourth class
municipalities of Maguindanao Province.
The Municipality of Datu Saudi

Ampatuan was created on July 15,
2003 by virtue of MMA Act No. 151. It
was named after the death of Datu
Piang Mayor Saudi Uy Ampatuan. It has
eight (8) barangays namely: Kabinge,
Salbu, Kitapok, Kitango, Elian,
Dapiawan, Madia and Gawang.
Photo courtesy of ABS - CBN News

● Datu Unsay
The municipality of Datu Unsay has a land area of

12,890. The town is named after its former mayor
Andal "Datu Unsay" Ampatuan, Jr. Although years
later, he became one of the main perpetrators of the
Maguindanao massacre along with his father,
brothers, and nephews.
Datu Unsay was created under Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 150 on July 1,
2003. Datu Unsay was carved out of the municipality of Shariff Aguak. Its a small town
in the center of Maguindanao del Sur. Currently, Datu Unsay has 8 barangays namely:
Bulayan, Iganagampong, Macalag, Maitumaig, Malangog, Meta, Panangeti, and
Tuntungan.
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Photo courtesy of Peace Natin To
● Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun
The municipality of Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun has a

2020 Census was 31,263. In the late 60’s the late
Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun pushing for the creation
of an area to be called as Municipal of Ligawasan.
This area was known as the Municipal District of
Ligawasan and was continued by his son-in-law. The
municipality was renamed to the Late Speaker Pro
Tempore General Salipada K. Pendatun in honor of
the renowned Filipino Muslim leader.
The former Municipal District of

Ligawasan Marsh which comprises the
whole of Ligawasan Marsh is now the
Municipality of Gen. Salipada K.
Pendatun. It was created by virtue of
ARMM Act No.3, dated January 27, 1991.
The 1st municipality created under R.A.
No. 6734 otherwise known as the Organic
Act of Autonomous Region in Muslim
Mindanao. General Salipada K. Pendatun
has 19 barangays namely: Badak, Bulod,
Kaladturan, Kulasi, Lao-lao, Lasangan,
Lower Idtig, Lumabao, Makainis,
Midconding, Midpandacan, Panosolen,
Photo courtesy of SOAMaps
Pidtiguian, Quipolot, Ramcor, Sadangin,
Sumakubay, Tonggol, and Upper Lasangan.
● Guindulungan
The municipality of Guindulungan has a land area of 130.68 square kilometers or 50.46
square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,933.
Guindulungan derives its name from a popular “Tree” situated at the border of Barangay
Lambayao and Barangay Muti. The tree is locally known as “Guindulungan”. This kind
of tree provides a good smell and has nice abundant branches. It is a big and tall tree.
The municipality of Guindulungan is a political

subdivision from the Mother Municipality of
Talayan in the Province of Maguindanao, created
by virtue of Muslim Mindanao Act. No.139 of the
Regional Legislative Assembly, Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao. From RLA Bill No.
52. This act was passed last March 10, 2003
during the Regular Session of the RLA and
became a law on March 21, 2003 by the approval
of Regional Governor Parouk S. Hussin. Its
creation was firmed up by the favorable result of
a Plebiscite held on May 05, 2003. Guindulungan Photo courtesy of Al Ameen
has 11 barangays namely: Ahan, Bagan, Datalpandan, Kalumamis, Kateman,
Lambayao, Macasampen, Barrio Muslim, Muti, Sampao, and Tambunan II.
.
● Mamasapano
The municipality of Mamasapano has a land area of

27,807. The municipality of Mamasapano is originally
a barangay in Shariff Aguak. Its old name was
Maganoy which means “movable”. According to
folklore, the one referred to as movable was an islet
(small island) floating on a large inland body of
stagnant water somewhere in the vicinity of Brgy. Old
Maganoy, now Poblacion, Mamasapano,
Maguindanao
This municipality before was only a mere barangay of the town of Shariff Aguak.
However, by virtue of Republic Acts No. 6646/7160 and Muslim Mindanao Autonomy
Act No. 54 dated April 27, 1997 issued on December 2, 1998, COMELEC Resolution
No. 3051/3052 and Plebiscite conducted on October 31, 1998, the Municipality of
Mamasapano then became the 11th municipality in the 2nd District of Maguindanao.
The newly created municipality has eighteen (18) barangays taken from its mother
Municipality of Shariff Aguak. Currently, Mamasapano has 14 barangays namely:
Bagumbong, Dabenayan, Daladap, Dasikil,
Liab, Libutan, Lusay, Manongkaling,
Matias, Pidsandawan, Pimbalakan,
Sapakan, Tuka, and Tukanalipao.
● Mangudadatu
The
Photo courtesy of Zamboanga.com

municipality of Mangudadatu has a land area of
26,203. The name “Mangudadatu” is a legend among
the people and the communities along the coastal
areas of Lake Lanao. He was a descendant of Rajah
Buayan Silongan, the sultan of Buayan in the 18th century. Mangudadatu or “Young
ruler” in English language, assumed responsibility at very early age to his people in the
entire coastal areas of Lanao which includes the Municipality of Buluan.
Assemblyman Hon. Datu Khadafeh G.

Mangudadatu of the second district of
Maguindanao Province, continued the dreams
and vision of his late father by sponsoring the
Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 204, an act
creating the Municipality of Mangudadatu in the
Province of Maguindanao, providing funds
thereof and for other purposes and by virtue of
such law the creation into a distinct and
independent Local Government Unit out of its
former mother town, Buluan. The same was
approved on November 22, 2006. Mangudadatu has 8 barangays namely: Poblacion
Tumbao, Panapan, Timanbulan, Luayan, Daladagan, Kalian, Tenok, and Paitan.
● Pagalungan
The municipality of Pagalungan has a land area of

46,277. During the Spanish time, Pagalungan was a
mere Sitio. There was a small creek in it running
towards a small pond called "Migkawa" by the
natives of the place. The pond was deep and clear of which the women of the place
used it as a mirror in grooming themselves. Today, the place and the entire municipality
are known by the name of “Pagalungan” meaning mirror.
Pagalungan became the Capital town of

Cotabato from 1968 to 1972. With changes in
the political leadership and the division of the
empire of Cotabato into several provinces, the
capital seat of the provincial government shifted
from one municipality to another. Pagalungan
was part of Midsayap municipality before it
became a regular municipality on August 18,
1947 by virtue of Executive Order No. 41 issued
during the administration of then President
Manuel A. Roxas. Pagalungan has 12
barangays namely: Bagoenged, Buliok,
Damalasak, Galakit, Inug-ug, Kalbugan, Photo courtesy of Zaubee
Kilangan, Kudal, Layog, Linandangan, Poblacion, and Dalgan.

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● Paglat
The municipality of Paglat has a land area of 177.74

square kilometers or 68.63 square miles. Its
18,727. The Municipality of Paglat is relatively flat
although some areas are gently sloping with the
slope ranging from 2 percent to 5 percent. The plain
and gently sloping areas are suited for agricultural
crops and the marshy areas are good for fishing.
Part of Ligawasan Marsh belongs to the municipality.
The municipality of
Paglat was created out of four barangays and formerly
four sitio of the Municipality of General Salipada K.
Pendatun on July 9, 2001 by virtue of Muslim Mindanao
Autonomy Act No. 112. The Act was signed by then
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
Regional Governor Nur P. Misuari. Paglat has 8
barangays namely: Campo, Damakling, Damalusay,
Kakal, Poblacion/Paglat, Salam, Tual, and Upper Idtig.
Photo courtesy of Zaubee
● Pandag
The municipality of Pandag has a land area of 85.31

square kilometers or 32.94 square miles. Its
26,356. The municipality of Pandag was once
barangay Pandag in the municipality of Buluan. Now
it is already a distinct and independent municipality
from the Municipality of Buluan in the province of
Maguindanao del Sur.
On August 18, 1947, an Executive Order No.

82 under the revised Administrative Code 68
was issued, by then President Manuel A.
Roxas creating Barangay Pandag which was
among the Barangays constituting the
Municipality of Buluan, Maguindanao. On
November 27, 2006, a Muslim Mindanao Act
203, principally authored by Hon.
Assemblyman Datu Khadafeh G.
Mangudadatu, of Regional Legislative
Assembly, Autonomous Region in Muslim
Mindanao was signed into law by Regional
Governor Datu Zaldy “Puti” Uy Ampatuan, Photo courtesy of Pandag LGU
creating the Municipality of Pandag. The seat of Government of this municipality is in
Barangay Malangit. Pandag has 8 barangays namely: Kabuling, Kayaga, Kayupo
(Cuyapo), Lepak, Lower Dilag, Malangit, and Pandag.
● Radjah Buayan
The municipality of Radjah Buayan has a land area

of 71.98 square kilometers or 27.79 square miles. Its
27,832. The term Radjah Buayan has its origin in the
name of one of grandchildren of the famous
missionary of Shariff Kabunsuan from his daughter
Putri Tunina who had a male child. It was a great
name for her son because Radjah Buayan was one
of the legendary fighters before the coming of the
Spaniards. Until the contemporary period, the term
Radjah Buayan became part of the customs and
tradition of the Bangsamoro People.
Sometime in October 2002, there was a group of
people who reside in the Municipality of Sultan sa
Barongis who passed a resolution seeking for the
separation of 11 barangays from Sultan sa
Barongis. It was not pursued due to some
technicalities. A few months later, the head of the
group has conducted public consultation for the
name but it created conflicts until one man who
stood up and suggested the name Radjah Buayan
in honor of the famous Radjah Buayan and all of Photo courtesy of Radjah Buayan LGU
the people reside in the 11 barangays was a descendants of Radjah Buayan. Rajah
Buayan has 11 barangays namely: Baital, Bakat, Dapantis, Gaunan, Malibpolok, Mileb,
Panadtaban, Pidsandawan, Sampao, Tabungao, and Zapakan (Poblacion).
● Shariff Aguak (formerly known as Maganoy)
The municipality of Shariff Aguak has a land area of

33,982. Maganoy was the birth of Shariff Aguak
when separated as new municipality from Datu
Piang, the oldest municipality of Maguindanao
Province. “Mangganoyganoy” was the origin of the
name Maganoy which means movable. According to
folklore, the one referred to as movable
“Mangganoyganoy” was an islet (small island)
floating on a large inland body of stagnant water
somewhere in the vicinity of Brgy. Old Maganoy, now
Poblacion, Mamasapano, Maguindanao.
In September 11, 1963
President Diosdado Macapagal, issued Executive Order No. 47,
creating the municipality of Maganoy, Cotabato. Three decades
later, the Municipality of Maganoy was renamed Shariff Aguak
Municipality, a name after a great son of Shariff Ampatuan, by
virtue of a Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act, dated February 22,
1996. Such historic event transpired during the incumbency of
Datu Andal S. Ampatuan, Sr., as Municipal Mayor of Maganoy,
now Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao. Shariff Aguak has 13
barangays namely: Bagong, Bialong, Kuloy, Labu-labu, Lapok
(Lepok), Malingao, Poblacion, Poblacion I, Poblacion II, Satan,
Tapikan, Timbangan, and Tina.
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● Shariff Saydona Mustapha

The municipality of Shariff Saydona Mustapha has a
2020 Census was 25,080. The town was named
after Shariff Saydona Mustapha, an Arab missionary
from Mecca and paternal father of Shariff
Kabungsuwan of Johore, the first Sultan of
Maguindanao. He arrived in the land of Mindanao in
the middle of the 15th century. He is the ancestor of
the Ampatuan, Mangacop, Masukat, and Sangki
clans of Maguindanao.
Shariff Saydona Mustapha was

established from 4 barangays from the
town of Shariff Aguak , 4 whole barangays
and a part of a barangay from
Mamasapano , 2 barangays from Datu
Unsay , one barangay from Datu Piang ,
and 3 whole barangays and a part of a
barangay from Datu Saudi-Ampatuan
through Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act
No. 225 which was adopted in a plebiscite
held on July 30, 2009. Shariff Saydona
Mustapha has 16 barangays namely: Photo courtesy of Sharifff Saydona Mustapha LGU
Bakat, Dale-Bong, Dasawao, Datu Bakal, Datu Kilay, Duguengen, Ganta, Inaladan,
Libutan, Linantangan, Nabundas, Pagatin, Pagatin I, Pamalian, Pikeg, and Pusao.
● South Upi
The municipality of South Upi has a land area of

43,197. The municipality of South Upi was carved out
from the municipality of Upi. A group of Tedurays with
tribal leaders had gathered to discuss the urgency of
creating a separate municipality. This is to be taken
from the barangays and sitio predominantly inhabited
by the Tedurays. The idea of forming a separate
municipality was inspired and made imperative by the
fact that the Tedurays who used to inhabit part of the
low land areas have been driven out steadily.
The Teduray Welfare Association
composed of educated Tedurays and
few other tribal chieftains were the prime
mover of the petition for a separate
municipality. The association through
their intensive campaigns inculcated into
their hearts the ideals, aspirations, and
sentiments of the Teduray people to
seek recognition and be given voice in
the affair of the government. The tribal
leaders and their followers joined the
battle cry to fight for the separation until Photo courtesy of I Love South Upi
it was realized. South Upi was created through Presidential Decree No. 1580 by then
President Ferdinand Marcos. South Upi has 11 barangays namely: Kuya, Biarong,
Bongo, Itaw, Kigan, Lamud, Looy/Santa Fe, Pandan, Pilar, Romangaob, and San Jose.
.
● Sultan sa Barongis (formerly known as Lambayong)
The municipality of Sultan sa Barongis has a land

area of 291.30 square kilometers or 112.47 square
miles. Its population as determined by the 2020
Census was 24,476. Lambayong was changed to its
current name, Sultan sa Barongis, on June 21, 1959.
The word Lambayong in Maguindanaon language
means the color violet.
Lambayong, Cotabato was created

through Executive No. 543, signed by
then President Elpidio Quirino on
October 29, 1952. It is carved from the
municipality of Dulawan (now Datu
Piang). In 2004, 11 barangays of Sultan
sa Barongis were transferred to the
newly created municipality of Rajah
Buayan, Maguindanao, reducing the
number of barangays from 23 to 12
namely: Angkayamat, Barurao, Bulod,
Darampua, Gadungan, Kulambog, Photo courtesy of Sultan sa Barongis,
Maguindanao
Langgapanan, Masulot, Papakan, Tugal, Tukanakuden, and Paldong.
● Talayan
The municipality of Talayan has a land area of

34,156. The Municipality of Talayan got its name
from the Maguindanaon term “Talay” which literally
means “delayed”. Long time ago, the local residents
of the place used the Talayan River in transporting
their goods and products and most of the time were
delayed due to the terrain and conditions of the river.
The Municipality of Talayan was created by

virtue of P.D. 1009 signed by then President
Ferdinand E. Marcos on September 22, 1976
crafted and separated from the mother
municipality of Datu Piang. The first town leader
was Tong Uytina of Datu Piang as “Caretaker”
from September 22, 1976 to February 26, 1977.
Talayan has 15 barangays namely: Boboguiron,
Damablac, Fugotan, Fukol, Katibpuan, Kedati,
Lanting, Linamunan, Marader, Binangga North,
Binangga South, Talayan, Tamar, Tambunan I, Photo courtesy of Slideshare
and Timbaluan.
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Ethnic Groups in Maguindanao del Sur

Photo courtesy of Mario Feir Filipiniana Library
● Maguindanaon
Maguindanaon literally means “people of the flood plains.” The Maguindanaon occupy
the basin of the Pulangi River, particularly the southern fork of the river that flows
toward Illana Bay. They originally settled along the banks and in the valley regions of
the river. Today, they reside in several provinces. In Maguindanao province, which
accounts for 76% of the total Maguindanaon population, they are settled in the
municipalities of Sultan Kudarat (locally known as Nuling), Kabuntalan, Dinaig (now
Datu Odin Sinsuat), North Upi, Matanog, Cotabato City, Buluan, Datu Paglas,
Pagalungan, Ampatuan, Maganoy (now Shariff Aguak), Datu Piang, Talayan, Sultan sa
Barongis, General Salipada Pendatun, and South Upi.
The Maguindanaon are classified into four major

subgroups based on their location relative to the Pulangi
River: taga laya, those along the upper valley of the river;
taga ilud, those along the lower valley of the river; taga
biwangen, those on the left side of the river; and taga
kawanan, those on the right side of the river.
Photo courtesy of Reuben Bentillo

Maguindanaon Way of Living Reusora
The banks of the Pulangi River

have historically played a huge
role in the economy of
Maguindanao. The community
living by the harbor has reached a
population of up to 25,000. The
Maguindanaon are traders,
farmers, and fisherfolk. They
produce and sell brassware, trays,
urns, and other native crafts. The
excellent climate of the region
makes farming a dominant
economic activity with rice, corn,
and mungo beans as the main crops. Modern irrigation systems have systematized rice
production, and harvest could be done two to three times a year. However, low scale
agriculturists still adhere to traditional farming methods. Fishing is another important
economic activity, particularly in the coastal areas of Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat, and
Sarangani, all of which open up to the Moro Gulf. In 1977, the Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources counted a total of 17,067 municipal fisherfolk, with 11,895 bancas
from 38 towns and 436 barrios located along the seacoasts.
Maguindanaon Religious Beliefs and Practices
Most Maguindanaon follow standard Islamic beliefs and practices. The Quran is
considered by all Muslims as the words of Allah (God), revealed to Prophet Muhammad
through the Archangel Gabriel, and the source of all Islamic principles. Other Islamic
sources of law include the Sunnah, or Hadith, literally, “a way, a rule, a manner of
Photo courtesy of Paul Eric Darvin
acting,” which recounts the deeds and sayings of Prophet Muhammad; and the Ijima
and Ijtihad, a revisable collection of the opinions of Islamic jurists. The Maguindanaon
believe in the six articles of the Islamic faith: the oneness of Allah, the angels of Allah,
the books of Allah, all the prophets of Allah, judgment day, and Allah as the sole source
of the power of good deeds.
Maguindanaon religious practices, which

have historically governed much of their
ethics, politics and social behavior, could
be described as “folk-Islam,” a merging of
Islamic concepts with indigenous practices.
Arabic, perhaps the Islamic world’s major
vehicle of religion and culture, has barely
made a dent among the Maguindanaon,
who still communicate in their own
language.
Traditional Photo
Maguindanaon Houses and
courtesy of Jeoffrey Maitem
Community
Traditional Maguindanaon houses are usually

made of nipa, with bamboo wood for wallings
and floors. The one-story structure is
partitioned into various “rooms.” A ladder is
used to enter and leave the house. Interesting
features include the okir or ukil (carved
decorations), the steep and graceful roofs, the
solid construction, the indigenous ornaments,
the concern for ventilation, and the concept of
space. Today’s houses incorporate all these
features but include modern materials as well,
that is, galvanized steel, aluminum sheets, and
glass.
Photo courtesy of Bailallie Lidasan
Maguindanaon Weaving and Carving Tradition
The Maguindanaon possess a strong weaving and carving tradition. As with all other
Muslim groups, the Maguindanaon are prohibited from representing animal or human
forms in art. This has led to the development of abstract artistic representation in textiles
and carvings on weaponry and musical instruments. The birdo (vine motif), which may
be shaped like a mythical animal resembling a crocodile, usually embellishes the
musical instrument called kudyapi.
A typical Maguindanaon blade is the kampilan, usually handled with both hands and
used for cutting off heads or splitting the body from top to toe. The handle of the
kampilan features the naga in the form of a gaping mouth. The area above the mouth is
usually adorned with reddish fibers, turning the handle into a manelike figure.
Inaul, the traditional Maguindanaon hand-

woven fabric, has been getting national
attention. Featuring intricate designs, inaul
can be sewn into many forms of clothing,
such as formal garments used in weddings,
polo barongs, malong skirt for women, and
trousers for men. The fabric can also be
used as material for turbans, baskets, baby
cradles, blankets, pillowcases, mats, and
bags. Popular inaul designs are binaludto
(rainbow), makabimban (stripes), and
panigabi (taro).
Photo courtesy of Roel Hoang Manipon
Maguindanaon Musical Instruments
The Maguindanaon have many types of musical

instruments: kudyapi (boat lute), suling (bamboo
flutes), kubing (mouth harp), bamboo zithers,
bamboo scrapers, and the most important, the
kulintangan ensemble. The kulintangan
ensemble consists of five instruments. These are
the kulintang, agong (wide-rimmed gong),
dabakan (goblet-shaped drum), gandingan (set
of four, thin-rimmed gongs), and babandir (small,
thin-rimmed gong). Taken as a whole, the
ensemble is called palabunibunyan (an ensemble
of loud sounding instruments). It is heard in
various occasions like weddings, water baptism called paigo sa ragat, and curing rites
called kapagipat.
Photo courtesy of Felicidad A. Prudente
Maguindanaon Ritual Dances
The Maguindanaon dance is not a category in itself but is a part of various ritual dance
performances. These rituals include several forms of movements: leaping, prancing,
mock attacks, singing, yelling, poetic incantations, and even carrying a tray of embers.
Within such symbolic performances are various “moments” involving religious ecstasy, a
shifting of physical boundaries, a transformation of time itself and an element of
uncertainty articulated in the concept of the frivolous, if not malevolent supernatural
beings. These different ritual dances are usually done to the accompaniment of the
kulintangan.
One of the most important Maguindanaon

ritual dance performances is the sagayan,
a warrior dance depicting the exploits of
Bantugan, a mythological hero prince. The
sagayan is performed for different reasons
and occasions: for entertainment during
wedding ceremonies, for datu-sponsored
celebrations, or for the paguipat festivals
held to honor the spirits and to cure the ills
of Maguindanaon. The dance features a
warrior-dancer equipped with a wooden
shield in one hand and a shining kris in the
other, and who moves to the rhythm of the
kulintangan.
Photo courtesy of Ferdinandh Cabrera
Photo courtesy of Mario Feir Filipiniana Library
● Teduray/Tiruray (Indigenous People)
The majority of Teduray habitations are in Upi, South Upi, Dinaig, and Ampatuan in
Maguindanao (ARMM), plus scattered populations in Sultan Kudarat and North
Cotabato. There are coastal, river, and mountain Teduray clans, each of which has
variations in dialect. In fact, Teduray is a combination of tedu (“place of origin, birth, or
residence”) and ray (from daya, meaning “upper part of a stream or river”). Their
language, another distinct ethnolinguistic group, is structurally related to those of the
Malayo-Polynesian family but is unintelligible even to their immediate neighbors.
The primary source of

income for coastal Tedurays
is farming, hunting, fishing,
and basket weaving; those
living in the mountains
engage in dry field
agriculture, supplemented
by hunting and the
gathering of forest products.
Tedurays are famous for
their craftsmanship in
weaving baskets with two-
toned geometric designs.
Photo courtesy of Sox.ph
While many have adopted the cultures of neighboring Muslims and Christians people, a
high percentage of their population still believe and practice their indigenous customs
and rituals.
Brief History of Maguindanao del Sur

Photo courtesy of Madison Libraries
Maguindanao was derived from the two words “maginged” and “danaw” which means
people of the marshy or people of the flooded plains. The Maguindanao are one of
many groups of lowland Filipinos. Apparently, they migrated to the islands from
Southwest Asia several thousand years ago. Today, they live primarily on the island of
Mindanao, which is located in the Southern Philippines. In the early 1400 traders from
the nearby Malay states traded with the Maguindanao and influenced the culture of the
region. It is believed that Islam first came to the region in 1460, with the arrival of Sharif
Awliya, who married a Maguindanaon. The introduction of Islam and its institution has
been credited to Sheriff Mohammed Kabungsuwan, a Johore Muslim who established
the Sultanate of Maguindanao sometime in 1515. Over the years, several Sultanates
were established to rule over the region, the most significant of which are the Sultanates
of Cotabato, Buayan, and Kabuntalan.
The district of Cotabato was created in 1860 following the reorganization of the Spanish
government in Mindanao. In 1903, following the establishment of the Moro Province,
Cotabato become one of its districts, Maguindanao continued to be part of the province
of Cotabato until November 1973 when the province was divided into three provinces of
Maguindanao, North Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat by virtue of Presidential Decree No.
341. On October 31, 2006, the people of Maguindanao voted to divide their own
province into two, Maguindanao and Shariff Kabunsuan by virtue of Muslim Mindanao
Autonomy Act No. 201 passed by the ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly. However,
the Supreme Court of the Philippines decided that the law was unconstitutional for only
the Philippine Congress has the power to create a province. Finally, the province of
Maguindanao is split into two provinces: Maguindanao del Norte, and Maguindanao del
Sur by a Plebiscite with a total of 707,651 voters voted yes to the split while 5,206 said
no. The Plebiscite was executed on September 17, 2022.
Customs and Traditions in Maguindanao del Sur
The Maguindanaon use

the following kinship
terms: mangaluks
(parents), ama (father),
ina (mother), manga babu
(aunt), bapa (uncle), wata
or mulia-taw (children),
wata a mama (son), wata
a babai (daughter), kaka
wata (oldest child), ali a
watalbungso (youngest
child), geget (cousin), pakiwataan (nephew/niece), apo (grandchild), panugangan
(parents-in-law), panugangan na mama (father-in-law), panugangan na babai (mother-
in-law), manugang (children-in-law), manugang na mama (son-in-law), manugang na
babai (daughter-in-law), ipag na mama (brother-in-law), ipag na babi (sister-in-law),
pataliluan (adopted child), and geget/suled (relatives in general).
Upon reaching the age of five, both male and female children undergo pag-Islam
(circumcision), a religious requirement. During childhood, the children are left to play
with their peers. As soon as they reach their teens, they are called bagu sugkud mama
or egkakanakan, if male, and bagutaw or endadalaga, if female. A girl’s first menstrual
flow indicates the onset of adolescence, and she is called an akil balig, who must now
heed certain social rules. For instance, for her to go unchaperoned is punishable by a
fine.
Photo courtesy of Felicidad A. Prudente
In former times, in a wedding, the bride was completely hidden behind a screen
throughout the kawing, and this was what the groom circled three times. Other modern
innovations to the Muslim rites are the presence of godparents, who can number as
many as a dozen; the lighting of candles by the wedding entourage as the groom
responds to the imam’s ceremonial questions; and the wedding couple slipping wedding
rings on each other’s finger.
To foretell what their married life will be, the groom is led to the dining table, where a
cooked chicken, cut to pieces but arranged to look whole, is laid. He is asked to pick a
piece. If he picks the head, this signifies that his own family will be successful; if he
picks the feet, his family will be labet or have no direction.
Maguindanaon death and burial practices are defined by both their Islamic and
indigenous beliefs. The corpse is cleaned, wrapped in a white cloth, and buried in a
tarking (grave) about 1.8 meters deep, with a plain wood placed as partition between
the corpse and the soil. Because of their belief in the body’s resurrection, the top is not
cemented. Pouring water over the tarking completes the burial. When a family member
dreams about the departed, they hold the pabatian, which is the celebration in memory
of the dead.
Accessibility of Maguindanao del Sur
Air
Maguindanao del Sur is accessible by air through

the Awang Airport on Datu Odin
Sinsuat,Maguindanao del Norte.
Cotabato Airport (also known as Awang Airport)

caters Philippine Airlines. Air Philippines and
Cebu Pacific flights that provide its finest and
excellent services to ensure passengers’ safety
and cargo security.
Photo courtesy of Foursquare
Sea
The province is also accessible by sea through
the Polloc Free Port, the major seaport in the
province located at Parang, Maguindanao del
Norte.
It accommodates major vessels such as Sulpicio

Lines, RORO Lines and Super Ferry that carry
passengers and cargoes to and from Zamboanga
City, Ilo-ilo and Manila.
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia
Land
Maguindanao del Sur is accessible by land

through Cotabato City - Gen. Santos City
Highway from the south, Cotabato City - Davao
City route from the north and the Cotabato City –
Lanao route from the northwestern part.
Photo c
The nearest bus terminal in the province is the

Shariff Aguak Public Terminal, and Datu
Paglas Public Terminal.
Festivals Celebrated in Maguindanao del

Photo courtesy of Helpmecovid
Sur
● Inaul Festival (formerly Sagayan Festival)

Location: Buluan
Date: February 14
The “inaul” is an original

Maguindanaon product, a hand
woven cloth. The word inaul literally
means “weaved” in English. This
distinct Filipino product deserves
further national attention, and this is
the primary purpose of this festival.
This festival is also sending a
message that Maguindanao is
relatively a safe and tourist-friendly
place. Although all towns of Maguindanao will be participating in the festival, all
Sagayan activities were held at the interim provincial government seat, Buluan town.
Photo courtesy of My Mindanao
Events and Activities

- Agri-Trade Fair - Inaul Weaving Contest
- Sagayan Dancing and Kulintang - Banca Racing Competition in
Competition Lake Buluan
- Street Dance - Sipa sa Manggis
- Float Parade - Motocross
- Beauty Pageant - Cooking Competition
- Concert
Photo courtesy of Pilipinas.Org
● Kandulang Festival
Location: Ampatuan
Date: August 28
The municipality of Ampatuan celebrated their

first Kandulang Festival that lasted from
August 15 until August 28, 2022. It is the
highlight of their 63rd founding anniversary.
Kandulang festival is traditionally celebrated
by local farmers and fisherman every time
they harvest their products or they earned
income as part of socio-religious practice and
as a form of Sadaqa. They give percentage
share to the ruling Datu's and Bai's. This act
was called Sawit; it means a share upon
collecting that shares. The Datu's inviting their
constituents gathered in Tulugan ( Datu's
residence) after a series Surah or Chapters of
holy Qur-an was read simultaneously. They eat foods served in a "Dulang".
Photo courtesy of Brigada News FM Cotobato City

- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Chess
- Community Zumba w/ Foam - Dart
Party - Badminton
- Color Fun Run - Booth Competition
- Inter Barangay Zumba - Employees Sport Fest
Competition - Medical Mission
- Basketball Tournament - Senior Citizen’s Day
- Volleyball Tournament - Parade
- Singing Contest and Dancesport
Competition
● Kagalawan Festival Photo courtesy of Brigada News FM

Cotobato City
Location: Datu Abdullah Sangki
Date: September 26
Kagalawan Festival is an annual

celebration in the municipality of
Datu Abdullah Sangki,
Maguindanao Del Sur.
Kagalawan is derived from the
Maguindanaon root word "Galaw"
which means "Joy" or "Happy". It
mirrors the unity of Muslim,
Christians, and Lumad where
they showcase their different
talents, products, culture and
tradition of every DASeños.
Photo courtesy of Rawan Usman

- Kagalawan Trade Fair
- Kasalang Bayan
- Booth Competition showcasing agricultural products
- Firework Display w/ Foam Party
- Live Band
- Motorcross Exhibition
- DAS Got Talent
- Basketball Tournament
- Sack Race
Photo courtesy of Saddam Glam Malang
● Kapamagayon Festival
Location: Datu Anggal Midtimbang
Date: November 22
The word Kapamagayon

means harmony in
Maguindanaon.The festival is
open for neighboring towns
like Guindulungan and
Talayan to show the meaning
of the festival which is creating
harmony with one another.
Photo courtesy of Ivan Lakwatsero

- Tree Planting
- Beauty Pageant (Bb. DAM)
- Free LET Review
- Booth Competition
Photo courtesy of Ivan Lakwatsero Photo courtesy of Sadam Pasigan
● Pastil Festival
Location: Datu Montawal
Date: March 17
Pastil is naturally a halal

Maguindanaon food made
of rice topped with grilled
chicken or fish wrapped in
banana leaves which costs
P10 or P15. Pastil is usually
being sold in most of the
restaurants in Maguindanao
province and Cotabato City.
Pastil Festival is dedicated
to the famous delicacy
celebrated every 15th of
March.
Photo courtesy of Isa Montawal Raguiab

- Pastil Eating Contest
- Raffle
- Pastil Making Contest
- Tribal Dances
- Parade
Photo courtesy of Isa Montawal Raguiab
● Kulintang Festival
Location: Datu Piang
Date: November 25
A Maguindanaoan kulintang
ensemble is a gong-chime collection
of instruments important to the
musical culture of the Maguindanao
people. Kulintang music is used for
celebratory occasions such as
festivals, weddings, engagement
parties, and baptisms, as well as in
musical competitions.
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

- Choral Competition
- Trade Fair
- Kulintang Ensemble Competition
- Volleyball Tournament
- Street Dance Competition
Photo courtesy of LGU Datu Piang
● Kalilintad Festival
Location: Mamasapano
Date: October 30
Rido, or retaliation, is a practice

among Bangsamoro tribes in
many parts of Maguindanao as a
manifestation of family honor
against verbal or physical abuse.
In the town of Mamasapano, this
form of assault was seen in a
marital arrangement where a boy
insisted on courting a girl who was
already engaged to another. The
ensuing violence escalated over
the years, affecting an entire
community that lived in constant
fear. After some time, a local leader related to both warring clans brought them
together to swear on the sacred Q’uran that the quarrel would finally end. This
reconciliation gave birth to the Kalilintad festival.

- Dulang-Dulang Parade
- Outreach Mission
- Medical Mission
- Dental Mission
- Street Dance
- Senior Citizen’s Day
Photo courtesy of Cariñoza
Photo courtesy of Reynald Nuñez Photo courtesy of Traveller on Foot
● Taruk Festival
Location: Mangudadatu
Date: January 29
Taruk is the local name for Big Carp

which is very abundant in Lake
Buluan. And fishing at the lake is
the primary source of income for the
people of Mangudadatu. The Taruk
Festival is a thanksgiving
celebration and a recognition to the
fisher folks in the municipality.

- Ginakit Fluvial Parade at Lake Buluan
- Civic Parade
- Playing of Kulintang
- Dancing
- Boodle Fight w/ Grilled Taruk
- Cultural Shows
- Sports Competition
- Taruk Cooking Competition
- Celebrity Night
● Aluan Festival
Location: Pagalungan
Date: August 14
The Ligawasan Marsh

supports at least 33 species of
freshwater fishes, such as the
economically important
mudfish or Aluan. The most
abundant produce of
Ligawasan Marsh is the
famous freshwater fish of
Maguindanao which is Aluan,
the prime produce of
Pagalungan. To recognize the
richness of Aluan in the
municipality, a declaration to
celebrate thePhotofirst Aluan
courtesy of LGU
Pagalungan
Festival was made on August 14, 2017. The celebration of the Aluan Festival
displays the thankfulness of the people and highlights the balance between
livelihood, tourism and natural resource preservation.

- Biggest Aluan
- Alugan sa Pagalungan
- Poster Making Contest
- Boodle Fight
- Kulintang Performances
- Kagkuya sa Awang (Banca Race)
- Torch Parade
- Aluan Cooking Contest
- Inaul Evening Gown Designer’s Competition
Photo courtesy of LGU Pagalungan

● Awang-Awang Festival
Location: Paglat
Date: September 29
Awang is a native term for a dug-

out (boat). Small awangs are
used for fishing, while bigger
ones are used for transportation.
It has no outrigger and is hewn
out of one big log. It is usually
propelled by a single paddle. It is
use principally for Maguindanao
people living within Ligawasan
marsh and Pulangi River.
Photo courtesy of IAO Photography

- Essay Writing Contest
- Tagisan ng Paggawa ng Iba’t-Ibang Disenyo ng Paghahabi
- Dayunday sa Magabi
- Medical Mission
- Kagkuya sa Awang Competition
- Beauty Pageant
- Barangay Booth Competition
- Paglat Got Talent
- Live Band
- Folk Dance Performances
Photo courtesy of PaglatRepublic
● Pandala Festival
Location: Shariff Aguak
Date: September 11
The Pandala is a Maguinanaon

tribal flag. It is a combination of
Red, Green and Yellow colors. It
signifies bravery and green stands
for Peace and Love. Makers of the
Maguindanaon Tribal Flag follow
the customer's prescribed order.
The combinations of the
modernized flag are Blue, Red, and
Yellow, sometimes mixed with
black, violet, and pink.
Photo courtesy of Shariff Aguak Municipality

- Festival Float
- Quran Reading Competition
- Calling of Azan
- Clean Up Drive
- Fun Run
- Zumba
- Singing Contest
- Tree Planting
- Motocross Exhibition
Photo courtesy of Bai Almaira Maddie Sangki

Photo courtesy of Alamid Garden Convention
● Sulagad Festival
Location: South Upi
Date: September 22
Sulagad is the indigenous

concept on food sovereignty and
agroecology realized by the
Téduray and the Lambangian
indigenous peoples of Mindanao.
This was an ancient organic
farming practice of the indigenous
groups that guaranteed self-
sufficiency.
Photo courtesy of Rhaz Dading Odin

- Logo Making Contest
- Street Dance Competition
- Hiyas ng South Upi
- Kesayaw Lowo Agewon
- Float Competition
- Booth Competition
Photo courtesy of Rhaz Dading Odin

Photo courtesy of Trixy Odoc
Tourist Destinations in Maguindanao del Sur
● Fanigan Falls
Location: Brgy. Tupak, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
The water falls are perfect for

recreational activities such as river
trekking, swimming and camping.
Fanigan river was also connected into
two municipalities, which are
Esperanza in Sultan Kudarat and
Ampatuan in Maguindanao del Sur.
Photo courtesy of Miray Utto Kandatu
● Kilantan Springs
Location: Brgy. Kauran, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
Kilantan derived its name from the word

Klantaen, a Teduray word meaning chaos,
drought, dry season or no water. The
Teduray is the native inhabitant of the place. A prominent resort in the locality is now a
semi - developed potential tourism site. The spring is just 1.5 kms from the national
highway with all weather roads.
● Busay
Location: Brgy. Saniag, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
This riverbank is a good place to

energize and freshen yourselves.
Aside from the riverbank, the place
also has a majestic landscape near
it that adds to the good mood and
scenery of the place.
Photo courtesy of Ali Kamsa Gadal

● Lake Buluan
Location: Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur
Buluan Lake is the third largest lake

in Mindanao after Lake Lanao and
Lake Mainit. It has an estimated
surface area of 61.34 square
kilometers. A number of fish species,
including climbing gurami,
snakehead murrel, walking catfish,
and spotted barb can be found in the
lake. Among the best are the taruk
and tilapia.
● Buluan Grand Masjid

Location: Brgy. Maslabeng, Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur
Masjid Buluan is the biggest and

grandest mosque in Buluan, the capital
town of the province. It is painted misty
in white, gold and blue onion domed /
Arabian-structures style. It is situated about 5-8 minutes or a kilometer away from
downtown Buluan and National Highway.
● Mount Kalenggay
Mt. Kalenggay is a small mountain

located at the side of lake Buluan.
Kalenggay is a term of Maguindanaon
meaning “Properly Place”. Mt.
Kalenggay and its foothills are
predominantly inhabited by
Maguindanaon tribes and families. Its
lopes are forested and host species
plants and animals, including
endangered species.
Photo courtesy of Vinci Bueza
● Bual Spring
Location: Brgy. Talisawa, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur
It is found between the foot of two

mountains of Sitio Bisang, each
mountain having more or less 100
meters high and more or less 200
meters distance in its tips. It has fresh
and natural water surrounded by
rocks, a source of drinking water by
the residence.
Photo courtesy of My
Mindanao
● Datu Hoffer Viewing Deck

Location: Datu Hoffer,
Maguindanao del Sur
The overview of the municipality of Datu Hoffer can be seen in the Datu Hoffer
viewing deck. With its refreshing view, many locals visit this place. It is open every
weekday from 8 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon.
Photo courtesy of Datu Hoffer - Turismo
● Falls in Brgy. Talibadok

Location: Brgy. Talibadok, Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur
The official page of Datu Hoffer -

Turismo entices locals and tourists
by announcing and posting the
wonderful sneak peak of a soon to
open tourist spot for the public.
Photo courtesy of Datu Hoffer – Turismo
● Mini Switzerland
Location: Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur
This hidden tourist spot is a must-visit

in the municipality of Datu Hoffer. The
name is called Mini Switzerland
because of the picturesque view and
ambiance. It is perfect for dates,
picnics, and photoshoots.
Photo courtesy of Lyk’s Creation Photography
● Unfinished Mosque
Location: Brgy. Pagagawan, Datu
Montawal, Maguindanao del Sur
This enchanting ruins piqued a lot of interest from passersby and commuters. It
is an unfinished mosque beside the ancient old house of late Empire Cotabato
Governor, Datu Udtog Matalam Sr.
Photo courtesy of Amazing Christine
● White Old Mosque (Matuwa Masgit)

Location: Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur
During the time of Datu Udtog

Matalam, all of the people in
Pagalungan pray here during
Juma’at. This mosque is
considered as the biggest mosque
in Pagalungan.
Photo courtesy of Zaubee
● Maliga Walay
Location: Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur
Considered as the oldest house in

Datu Piang, Maliga Walay or the Red
House was built in 1936. It is the house
of Amay Mingka or Datu Piang, the first
leader of the place. Today, the historic
Maliga Walay serves as the seat of
government of the municipality of Datu
Piang.
● Masjid Dimaukom (Pink Mosque)

Location: Datu Saudi Ampatuan,
Maguindanao del Sur
The pink color of the mosque symbolizes peace, love, unity and interfaith
brotherhood. This mosque is impressive with an artistic touch and vibrant hues.
However, you need to wear appropriate clothes when visiting the mosque. It was
finished in 2012 after the initiative of Mayor Samsodin Dimaukom.
Photo courtesy of Jiyon the Soloist
● Mira Falls
Location: Brgy. Kabinge, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
The LGU of Datu Saudi Ampatuan

encourages everyone to discover this
beautiful waterfalls inside their
municipality. The refreshing water of
the falls will definitely refresh anyone
who will dip and bathe in the falls.
Photo courtesy of Vhaddrewdin Carinda
● Liguasan Marsh
Location: Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun, Maguindanao del Sur
Ligawasan Marsh is a vast

complex of river channels,
extensive freshwater marsh, small
freshwater lakes, ponds and
arable land including old growth
forest – also referred to as
“wetlands” area. The marsh
supports a great variety of aquatic
wildlife including 20 species of
fishes, three species of reptiles,
and over 20 species of waterfowl,
notably herons, egrets, and ducks.
Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN News
● Tomb of Salipada K. Pendatun

Location: Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun,
Maguindanao del Sur
A historical marker by the National Historical Commission was installed in the tomb
honoring Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun and his many significant contributions to the
country.
● Bagan Guindulungan Falls

Location: Brgy. Kateman, Guindulungan, Maguindanao del Sur
There are a total of four waterfalls in

Bagan Guindulungan Falls that make it
worthy to visit. The way to the falls is a
bit hard and long but all the tiredness
will go away after seeing the four falls.
Photo courtesy of Bai Mamot

● Pusaka Masgit (Miracle Mosque)
Location: Brgy. Libutan, Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur
The community believed it existed during

the 14th century, March 05, 1444. Once
in 1951, there was the time a very huge
and heavy flash flood flooded in this
area, but only “MIMBAL”’ found inside
the mosque was not flashed out.
According to the three ustadzes, there
were several amazing wonders
happening in this Mimbal.
● Old Nawasa Tank (Landmark of Pagalungan)

Location: Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur
Pagalungan is one of the oldest

municipalities in Maguindanao. This
structure is one of the witnesses from its
rise and fall. According to the Municipal
Tourism, this structure served as a water
reservoir in 1968, the time of Late Empire Governor Datu Udtog Matalam Sr. Now this
structure became a sanctuary for a thousand bats.
Photo courtesy of Inside Maguindanao
● Lake Pandag
Location: Brgy. Lower Delag, Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur
This lake is connected to Lake Buluan.

The peaceful scenery and the clean
lake is what the place offers.
Sightseeing, birdwatching, kayaking,
and watching the sunset is perfect in
Lake Pandag.
Photo courtesy of Datu Hab Vlog TV
● Limpongo Hot Spring

Location: Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur
Limpongo Hot Spring offers you a

relaxing escape as you dip into its
thermal waters and experience the
healing effects. Locals from Cotabato
City and from the hinterlands troop
here from time to time.
Photo courtesy of Facebook
● The Golden Masjid of Talayan

Location: Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur
This Islamic structure is the

traditional Muslim place of
worship. The mosque is brimming with white and gold colors that makes it more
ethereal.
Photo courtesy of Four Square
● Starbucks at Talayan
Location: Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur
The place is built for the tourism of

the municipality. It is perfect for
picture taking as it offers a lot of
man-made heart chairs, swings, etc.
while sightseeing the beautiful view
of the mountains and the landscape.
Photo courtesy of Omrah

● Kohan Falls
Location: Brgy. Romongaob, South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur
It has a vertical fall with a nice bathing

area at the bottom of the falls. This fall
has flowing clean and cold water where
people coming from other places are
enjoying this waterfall.
Photo courtesy of South Upi LGU
● Rawadin Falls (Malibacao Falls) at Rawadin Farm and Resort

Location: Looy, South Upi,
Maguindanao del Sur
This waterfall is perfect for a cool,

and refreshing break. There are also
cottages inside the resort for picnics and family bonding. The falls is perfect for a
fresh swim. This falls has a flowing clean and cold water where people coming from
other places are enjoying swimming and boating in the said falls.
Photo courtesy of Rawadin Farm and Resort
● Cornfield in Sta. Fe
Location: Sta. Fe, South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur
This wallpaper-worthy scenery is one of

the hidden tourist attractions in the
province. The picturesque view will
definitely allure you to relax and be one
with nature.
Photo courtesy of Lhems Anso
Ethnic Cuisine and Delicacies in Maguindanao del Sur
● Pindilutanan
Pindilutanan is a simple yet special

dish from the Maguindanaon
culinary culture in the Bangsamoro.
Pindilutanan refers to the dipping
sauce. It usually uses water, fresh
coconut milk (gata) or home-made
coconut oil (lana tidtu) with onion
leaves (lansuna) local lime
(kabuling) plus tomatoes and salt.
Any freshwater fish can be used
either by Tinapa or Pinagyaw
(grilling) or frying but the most
common, which is better in taste is
by grilling.
Photo courtesy of Duoipedia
● Linigil
Linigil is a popular chicken dish from the

Maguindanaon culture. The Talayanen
people are said to be the best cooks for
Linigil. The chicken is cooked in fresh coconut milk with Palapa as the key seasoning
and turmeric, onions, lemon grass, ginger and garlic. Palapa is made of grated coconut,
sundried, fried with chilies, onions, garlic and other herbs then pounded. Linigil is more
likely being served during Kanduli (thanksgiving ceremony).
● Baling
Baling is a very famous ‘ulam’ in

Maguindanao not just because of the
deliciousness but also because it is
nostalgic for many people. It is very
affordable and many people resort to this in
times of need. Baling is made from
‘alamang’ and cooked with coconut milk,
garlic, turmeric, onion, and tomatoes.
● Kalintubo
Kalintubo is a maguindanaon budget

meal similar to pastil or paster. It is made
with freshly steamed rice and topped with
chicken cutlets stir-fried with soy sauce,
or with saucy chicken liver cooked adobo-
style, then wrapped in banana leaf folded
into conic shape making it look like a
small volcano – open on top.
Photo courtesy of Pinoy Food Illustrated
● Kinalawagan A Lidep
The term Kinalawagan means the

use of Kalawag (turmeric) in the
dish. Lidep is the Grass Carp also
known in Maguindanaon as Taruk.
Basically, this dish did use the main
ingredients such as the coconut
milk, Lidëp, and Kalawag
(turmeric). It is seasoned with salay
plus onions, ginger and garlic.
● Tinapayan
Tinapayan is among the most sought

dishes among the Maguindanaon people.
To make a Tinapayan, a local fermenting
agent called Apuan is essential. Apuan is
made of rice flour with Kasila, a native
chili. Tapay is the mixture of Apuan and
cooked rice being fermented overnight.
Without Tapay, there is no Tinapayan.
Tapay is then mixed with the Aluwan plus
herbs such as Tikwas and Salay and
then fermented for 4 to 7 days.
● Sinina
Sinina can be either meat of beef or

goat stewed in coconut milk with
palapa. Palapa is a Magunindanao
spice made of shredded coconut meat
dried under the sun with chili pepper.
Photo courtesy of VillagePipol
● Pinamilit a Suli
Pinamilit is a local term for "cooked in

coconut milk" while Suli is the Taro
plant. It is made from the Taro plant.
The roots, stalks, leaves and runners
are cooked with fresh coconut milk.
● Sindol
Sindol is composed of variant

ingredients mostly, fruits and rootcrops.
Natek is a starch from a type of palm. It
is added to level up the dish. The
common ingredients of Sindol are corn,
cassava, banana, sweet potatoes, and
jackfruit. It is mostly served when it is
Puasa or time of fasting.

● Tinadtag (Tinagtag)
Tinadtag is a popular Maguindanao

delicacy. It is made of finely ground
rice mixed with sugar and fried until
turned golden brown and crispy. It is
named after the preparation: to sift the
batter, two sticks are rhythmically
beaten against the container’s handle.
● Balbed
Balbed is the overall term for

cooking when using banana leaf
as a wrapper. It is usually made
of dough, white and black pulot
(finely grilled) sugar with the
used of banana leaf for
wrapping the flatten dough and
putting a teaspoon of filling on
it.
● Betengan
It is a dough of finely grilled black

and while pulot ( a kind of grain
similar to rice) called pulot with
cubed mascuvado sugar inside
simmered and coated with
shredded coconut meat. The
melted mascuvado is the source
of that sweet taste that blends
with the dough and shredded
coconut meat ingredients.
● Bulubid
The most popular delicacy and snack

food in Maguindanao. The name bulubid
comes from the Maguindanaon
language meaning, in closest English
translation, twisted because of its
appearance and how it is molded.
Bulibid is made from pounded glutinous
rice mashed with water then being
twisted. It is then coated with brown
sugar.
● Bulwa
It is a bread like mammon and

Madeleine. In Maguindanao,
these muffins are called buluwa
or bulwa. Made from rice flour,
eggs and sugar, a little sweet and nutty when slightly toasted, and will surely lift
anyone's bad mood when eaten anytime of the day.
● Dadar
It is thicker than crepe but not as

fluffy as pancakes and usually
mixed with food coloring.This
snack is filled with sweetened
grated coconut as a filling. Some
use food flavoring/coloring for
the crepe for presentation
purposes.
Photo courtesy of WordPress
● Dinangay
This is a squash Saba banana

put on a leaf and cooked in a
low fire. This is preferred more
to be cooked in a dirty kitchen
with firewood for it produces a
very not an ordinary effect in the
mouth. It looks like a flat
squashed pancake.
● Dudol
Dudol is made of glutinous rice and

fresh coconut milk added with sugar. It
is wrapped with stalks of the palms
though banana leaves and palms leaves are also used. It is a famous delicacy from
Maguindanao. It is a part of the Maguindanao culture. It is served during special
occasions such as weddings and festivities.
Photo courtesy of The Bangsamoro Times
● Kagikit
Kagikit is the great-tasting

topping of the ever popular
Pastil. Kagikit is made from
strands and strips of chicken
meat cooked with herbs such
as onions and garlic ( optional
to put ginger depending on
taste buds) The shredded meat
is cooked with oil until it
becomes crispy.
● Kumukunsi
A traditional Filipino deep-fried

doughnut originating from the
Maguindanao people. It is
made from rice flour, eggs and
sugar. It is deep fried until it
turns light brown. It is
traditionally fried into spiral
shapes. It has a creamy flavor,
similar to pancakes.
● Pangialam (Panyalam)
A traditional Filipino fried rice pancake made with ground glutinous rice
muscovado or brown sugar and coconut milk mixed into a batter that is deep-
fried.
● Pastil
Pastil or pastel, is a Filipino

packed rice dish made with
steamed rice wrapped in
banana leaves with dry
shredded beef, chicken, or fish.
It originates from the
Maguindanao people and is a
popular, cheap breakfast meal
in Mindanao, especially among
Muslim Filipinos.

● Plil
Plil is among the popular

delicacies in Maguindanaon
culture mostly from the Central
Mindanao. It is a native snack
food made of ripe banana locally
known as "Kamison" aka saba
and cardaba. The ripe banana is
mashed. The "Natek" (flour from
buri palm) or an alternative flour is
added. It is formed into balls, then
fried until it turns golden brown.
● Putri Mandi
A delicious cake made from red
bean flour. It is a muffin with
pound cake consistency.
Photo courtesy of Ermelo Villareal Jr.
● Takembol
It is made from an almost ripe

banana coated in mashed
cassava. It is then fried and
sprinkled with granulated sugar.
● Tapay
Tapay is prepared rather

sacredly compared to other
dishes.It is fermented cooked
rice using Apuan- a powdered
rice also fermented with chillies
and sundried for days, then
wrapped in alum leaves, left
overnight and served the
morning after. It tastes sweet
and tangy.

● Tinumis
It is a Maguindanaon version of
Suman. Tinumis is usually
made of white glutinous rice
(sticky) cooked with fresh
coconut milk, lemon grass with
salt. It is usually wrapped with
young banana leaves but
coconut leaves can also be
used.
● Pinipi
Pinipi is the term in

Maguindanao and Pinipig in
Filipino. The young rice is
harvested while it is green. It is
fried (dry, no oil) a bit then
pounded using the traditional
Lesung and Lendu (large
wooden mortar and pestel) to
separate the grains from the
chaffs. The best Pinipig is from
the glutinous or sticky rice.
● Wagit
A rice cake made of glutinous

rice cooked in sweetened
coconut cream/milk and topped
with coconut or “latik”.
● Balbed a Kamais
Balbed a Kamais is a delicacy from

Maguindanao known in Tagalog as
Suman na Mais. The young corn is
harvested and grated. The grated
corn is mixed with grated young
coconut. It is wrapped in banana
leaves or palm leaves then boiled.
Sugar is usually added.
● Binayo a Saging
Binayo is a term in Maguindanao

referring to the process of
pounding. This delicacy is made
by boiling a mature banana. It is
pounded with “Lendu” (pestel)
“Lesung” (mortar). Semi mature
grated coconut is added. Brown
sugar is added. It serves as both a
snack food and a main meal.
Hangout Place in Maguindanao

del Sur
● Municipal Children’s Park

Location: Ampatuan,
Maguindanao del Sur
Photo courtesy of Inhinyero Sibil
● Ato’s by Dartjhon
Photo courtesy of Ato’s by Dartjhon
● Bebong Garden’s Place

Location: Brgy. Kauran,
Ampatuan, Maguindanao del
Sur
Photo courtesy of Syed M. Arif
● Zoomcai Milktea Shop

Location: Isulan-Shariff Aguak Rd, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
Photo courtesy of Zoomcai Milktea

Shop
● Agri-Tourism View Deck

Location: Brgy. Saniag,
Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
● iTravel Cafe
Location: Poblacion Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur
Photo courtesy of iTravel Cafe
● Sip and Dip

Location: Buluan,
Maguindanao del Sur
Photo courtesy of Sip & Dip Buluan
● Q and G Restaurant
Photo courtesy of Q and G Resto
● Korean Grill Halal

Photo courtesy of Monawara S. Dimasidsing
● Raya’s Snackhouse
Photo courtesy of Raya’s Snackhouse
● Datu Piang Town Plaza

Location: Poblacion, Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur
Photo courtesy of Datu Piang Town Plaza
● The Lemon King

Location: Poblacion, Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur
Photo courtesy of The Lemon King
● Small Billiard House

Location: Brgy. Kabengi, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
Photo courtesy of Jayvee Rajah Ali
● Mini Eco-Tourism Park

Location: Third Floor LGU, Guindulungan, Maguindanao del Sur
Photo courtesy of Amir Ben Mids
● Wenpeny Tea Station

Location: National Highway, Guindulungan, Maguindanao del Sur
Photo courtesy of Wenpeny Tea Station
● Landscape in Brgy. Kateman

Location: Brgy. Kateman, Guindulungan, Maguindanao del Sur
Photo courtesy of Azzer Malang
● Cocos Place Grill and Restaurant

Photo courtesy of Akmad Alon
● James Biryani House Arabian and Filipino Foods

Photo Courtesy of Hamdan Mupak Kamsa
Native Products and Popular Pasalubong in Maguindanao del Sur
● Tudong
Tudong is a colorful household item
used as food cover and part of the
cultural tradition of the Maguindanao
people. Women are the traditional
weavers of Tudong. It is made of
Pandan leaves dyed with different
colors but the prominent ones are
yellow, green, red and violet. It is
used to cover foods especially
during Kanduli and other occasions.
Where to buy Tudong: Babo Monawarah’s Store (Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur)
Price: P 90.00
● Layog Banana Chips
This product is proudly

manufactured in Brgy. Layog,
Pagalungan, Maguindanao del
Sur. It is naturally made with
banana, sugar, and milk. Layog
Banana Chips are showcased in
different Fair and Trade Expo in
Bangsamoro.
Photo courtesy of Datu Abdullah Sangki LGU
Where to buy Layog Banana Chips: Local Markets in Maguindanao del Sur
Price: P 35.00
● Ikam
Ikam is the local mat termed by Maguindanaon and is part of the local culture. Its
use and weaving have been handed down through generations of weavers,
mostly women. Ikam is made of the leaves of pandan (pandanus), silal (buri) and
local swampy plants such as balbak and tambili.
Where to buy Ikam: Local Markets in Maguindanao del Sur

Price: May vary depending on the size
● Coconut Amino
Coconut Amino is a tasty sauce

made from coconut sap. Its dark,
rich, salty and slightly sweet taste
resembles that of a light soy or
tamari (wheat-free soy) sauce, but
contains no soy or gluten. It's an
ideal replacement for those avoiding
soy and gluten. This contains
organic coconut sap from fresh
coconut blossoms mixed with salt
and naturally fermented to create a
tasting blend of flavorful amino
sauce.
Photo courtesy of Datu Abdullah Sangki LGU
Where to buy Coconut Amino: DAS Tourism Office

Price: - -
● Bilao
These products are locally made by

Limpongo Womens and Youth and
are native products of Datu Hoffer
in Maguindanao del Sur. By
ordering some of this colorful, and
decorative bilao, it greatly helps the IP’s community of the town. It can be both used as
a decor or for food and such.
Photo courtesy of Datu Hoffer - Turismo
Where to buy Bilao: Contact the Datu Hoffer - Turismo (Facebook)

Price: Not mentioned
● North Star Upi Coffee
North Star Upi is a coffee

brand proudly made from
arabica, robusta, liberica, and
excelsa coffee from Upi and
South Upi, Maguindanao.
North Star Upi was the Silver
Awardee in the AVPA Paris
2020 in the Local Roast
Coffee category. It is also
Halal-certified product.
Photo courtesy of PRDP Mindanao
Where to buy North Star Upi: Sitio Manga, Brgy. Romaob, South Upi, Maguindanao
del Sur (also available nationwide)
Price: May vary
● Leban
In the Philippines, we call it

generally as Bayong. In
Maguindanaon language, they
call it as Lëban (L'ban).
Traditionally, leaves of local materials are used such as Pandan and Buri among
other popular materials.
Where to buy Leban: Local Markets or along the highway of Maguindanao del Sur
Price: P 100.00 - P 500.00
● Tinapayan
This product is a traditionally made

tinapayan manufactured by
Guindulungan, Maguindanao del Sur.
Tinapayan is among the most sought
dishes among the Maguindanao
people. For those who are new to the
culture or those who never tasted it,
this makes a bitter-sweet and hate-
love relationship. You will hate the
smell when it is not yet cooked but
you will love the taste when cooked.
The smell is terrible but the taste is
fantastic.
Photo courtesy of PGADCO - Maguindanao
Where to buy Tinapayan: Local Markets in Maguindanao del Sur

Price: May vary
● Baimumpong Inaul Product
Inaul is the traditional woven cloth of

the Maguindanaon. It is the
Maguindanao word for "woven”. With
Inaul, Maguidanaon does not only
provide us with colorful and intricately
designed cloth. With it, they give us a piece of their culture; something that symbolizes
how committed they are as well in preserving what they have.
Photo courtesy of Baimumpong inaul product
Where to buy Baumumpong Inaul Product: Poblacion, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao

del Sur
Price: May vary
● Pangus
The term Pangus comes from the

Maguindanaon language in the
Bangsamoro. It refers to the sun-
dried freshwater fish. The other
term is Pinangus, which means the
manner or sun-drying of the fish.
Among the most popular kinds of
Pangus is the Aluwan or the
mudfish.
Where to buy Pangus: Paglat, Maguindanao del Sur

Price: May vary
Room Accommodations in
Maguindanao del Sur
● BBGM Bed and Breakfast

Location: National Highway
Poblacion, Buluan,
Maguindanao del Sur
Category: Hotel
Room Rates:
Deluxe Room - P 1, 450
Executive Suite - P 2, 000
Family Room - P 2, 650
Contact Number: 0955 293 7728

Facebook: BBGM Bed & Breakfast
Other Facilities / Services:

- Restaurant
- Function Hall
- Free Wifi
Photo courtesy of BBGM Bed & Breakfast
● Faiderrodz Garden Place

Category: Tourist Inn

Room Rates:
Single Room - P 500
Family Room - P 700
Contact Number: 0906

018 2044
: 0915
855 3611
Facebook: Faidderrodz
Garden Place

- Event Place / Function Room
Photo courtesy of Temmy Toquero
● I and I Resort
Location: Looy, South Upi,
Maguindanao del Sur
Category: Resort
Room Rates:
Single Room - Not Mentioned
Contact Number: Not Mentioned

Not Mentioned
● Our Lady of Salvation Parish

Location: Romangaob, South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur
Category: Tourist Inn
Room Rates:
Dormitory Type Room - Not
mentioned
Contact Number: 0975-343-

0675
Facebook: Our Lady of
Salvation Parish - South Upi
Maguindanao
Other Facilities /
Services:
- Chapel
Photo courtesy of Our Lady of Salvation Parish
● Rawadin Farm and Resort

Location: Sta. Fe, Looy, South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur
Category: Resort
Room Rates:
Barkada Room - P 500
Contact Number:
0919-571-8402
Facebook: Rawadin Farm
and Resort
Other Facilities /
Services:
- Falls
- Cottages
Photo Courtesy of Rawadin Farm and Resort
● Twin’s Resort
Location: Brgy. Pandan, South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur
Category: Resort
Room Rates:
Open Cottages - Not
mentioned
Contact Number: Not

mentioned

- Pool
Photo courtesy of South Upi Highlights

● Datu Blah A. Guiamel
Location: Isulan - Shariff Aguak Rd, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
Category: Apartment
Building
Room Rates:
Not Mentioned
Contact Number:
0926-440-4188
Other Facilities /
Services:
Not Mentioned
Photo courtesy of Google Maps
● Kilantan Spring Resort

Category: Resort
Room Rates:
Not Mentioned
Contact Number:
Not Mentioned

- Cold spring
- Slides
- View deck
Photo courtesy of Kauran Trending

● Ferdausha’s Hotel Golden Palace
Location: Pagatin Rd, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
Category: Hotel
Room Rates:
Not Mentioned
Contact Number:
Not Mentioned

- Event Hall
- Function Room
Photo courtesy of Alvin Rex Lucero
● Lady Pink Boarding House

Location: Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur
Category:
Apartment
Building
Room Rates:
P 1,500 to P 2,
000 monthly
Contact Number:
Not Mentioned
Other Facilities /
Services:
- Water
- Electricity
Photo courtesy of Shajid Khan Mamalinta

● Abdullah’s Residency
Location: Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun, Maguindanao del Sur
Category: Guest House
Room Rates:
Not Mentioned
Contact Number:
0999-100-5110

Not Mentioned
Photo courtesy of Harrid Abdullah
● Ledsbong Butilen
Location: Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur
Category: Homestay
Room Rates:
Not Mentioned
Contact Number:
09534504202

Not Mentioned
Photo courtesy of Google Maps

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PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR

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● Corn, Rice, Banana, Coffee

● Pillars, Map, Inaul

● Eagle Wings and Laurel Leaves

● Crescent Moon and Star

● Kris and Bolo

Municipal Hall of Buluan

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Provincial Capitol of Maguindanao del Sur

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Province: Maguindanao del Sur

Towns and Boundary of Maguindanao del Sur

Maguindanao del Sur, as located in Central

Following the 2022 Plebiscite that divided

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The municipality of Ampatuan has a land area of 255.40

Ampatuan was created out of 23 barrios of Datu Piang by

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The municipality of Buluan has a land area of 699.50

● Datu Abdullah Sangki

The municipality of Datu Abdullah Sangki has a land

In January 3, 2004, a plebiscite was

● Datu Anggal Midtimbang

The municipality of Datu Anggal Midtimbang has a land

Datu Anggal Midtimbang became a district

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● Datu Hoffer Ampatuan

The municipality of Datu Hoffer Ampatuan has a land

● Datu Montawal (formerly known as Pagagawan)

The municipality of Datu Montawal has a land area of

The Municipality of Datu Montawal has

The municipality of Datu Paglas has a land area of

About nearly three decades past from

Paglas has 23 barangays namely: Alip, Bonawan, Bulod, Damalusay, Damawato,

● Datu Piang (formerly known as Dulawan)

The municipality of Datu Piang has a land area of 120.77

The municipality of Datu Salibo has a land area of

Municipality of Datu Salibo became an

The Municipality of Datu Saudi

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The municipality of Datu Unsay has a land area of

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● Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun

The municipality of Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun has a

The former Municipal District of

The municipality of Guindulungan is a political

The municipality of Mamasapano has a land area of

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Assemblyman Hon. Datu Khadafeh G.

The municipality of Pagalungan has a land area of

Pagalungan became the Capital town of

Kilangan, Kudal, Layog, Linandangan, Poblacion, and Dalgan.

The municipality of Paglat has a land area of 177.74

The municipality of Pandag has a land area of 85.31

On August 18, 1947, an Executive Order No.