The establishment of the Sultanate of Kaludan (Deep Seas) of Maguindanao

 

The primordial title of “Datu sa Kaludan sa Maguindanao” was first conferred to Datu Usi, the son of Datu Talumpa (Datu sa Maguindanao 1889-1896), brother of Datu Karaing (who succeeded and inherited the title of Datu sa Maguindanao and the great-grandson of Sultan Mohammad Anwaruddin Kawasa (17th Sultan of Maguindanao 1805-1830). (1)

 

This is a major hereditary title associated with the Sultanate of Maguindanao that ruled major parts of the island of Mindanao.

During the Spanish colonial period, the Sultanate of Maguindanao was able to defend its territory, preventing the Spaniards from colonizing the entire coastal Mindanao. The sultanate expanded throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, reaching its summit of strength and influence under Sultan Kudarat (reigned c. 1619–71). (2)

 

From the tarsilas, the written genealogical accounts of the Maguindanao ruling clans, Datu Usi was a brave warrior, and commander, with power, wealth, and ownership, ruling the deep seas of Maguindanao. Datu Usi has the great privilege of precedence on formal occasions because of his rank and status which is noble and inherent.

The nobility of Datu sa Kaludan sa Maguindanao during his reign, was responsible for the organization and administration of the dominant sector of the economy, government, and justice system and for raising troops to defend the realm against internal and external enemies.

 

Jus sanguinis:

 

The Datu sa Kaludan sa Maguindanao is a member of “Pat ka Pulaus sa Maguindanao” (Four Pillars of Maguindanao) currently recognized by the Maguindanao royal clans. Thus, by right, law, and governance of the Maguindanao ruling clans to be elevated into the status of Sultanate. This is fully supported by historical and cultural context which allowed the legitimacy, establishment, and transitions of new royal titles.

 

References:

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[1] Panda, Datu Mohammed (1990). The Royal descendants of Sultan Mohammad Kawasa of Maguindanao Organization, Inc./ Genealogy of the Maguindanao Sultanate.

[2] Palafox, Queenie (2013) "The Sultan of the River". National Historical Commission.

 

 

 

raison d'être

7 Oct 2024 07:32

Guided by our primary objectives to help and provide services to our communities, we wish to convey to the public that after securing our legitimacy and becoming a juridical entity created by law, we are hoping in the future to launch massive and widespread community service projects supported by different organizations in European countries such as Finland, Norway, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland. This will be spearheaded by the office of Sultan Gaus sa Kaludan sa Maguindanao based in Europe and will be locally implemented in the Philippines by his younger brother Sultan Adil Dimasangkay sa Kaludan sa Maguindanao supported by Datu Pangadapen and Datu Lumikep sa Kaludan sa Maguindanao composing the Datu Usi-Rajah Tabunaway-Datu Barudi Clans of Sultanate sa Maguindanao.

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About the Seal:

The seal represents the chief seal of the Sultanate of Kaludan sa Maguindanao, and it is used to create pictorial impressions of the realm’s royalty and lineage. The blazon black-lighted gold central dome of a mosque represents Islam. Underneath is the cross emblem of Kris and Warangka (sheath) representing power and authority respectively. The blue wave of waters symbolizes the great lordship in the deep seas of Maguindanao. The dominant golden leaves represent the royalty and strong lineage of Datu sa Kaludan sa Maguindanao in the Sultanate of Maguindanao. Finally, the four golden stars represent the seniority and membership to the renowned “Pat ka Pulaus sa Maguindanao” (The Four Pillars of Maguindanao).

The previous and current Datu sa Kaludan sa Maguindanao:

  • Datu Usi (1st Datu sa Kaludan sa Maguindanao). In ascending order, 6th degree lineage to the 17th Sultan of Maguindanao, Sultan Anwaruddin Kawasa.
  • Datu Paki Usi (2nd Datu sa Kaludan sa Maguindanao). In ascending order, 7th degree lineage to the 17th Sultan of Maguindanao, Sultan Anwaruddin Kawasa.
  • Datu Mama Songsonga Usi (3rd Datu sa Kaludan sa Maguindanao. In ascending order, 8th degree lineage to the 17th Sultan of Maguindanao, Sultan Anwaruddin Kawasa.
  • Datu Moner Dumama (4th Datu sa Kaludan sa Maguindanao). In ascending order, 8th degree lineage to the 17th Sultan of Maguindanao, Sultan Anwaruddin Kawasa.
  • Datu Tommy Usi-Ala (5th Datu sa Kaludan sa Maguindanao). In ascending order, 9th degree lineage to the 17th Sultan of Maguindanao, Sultan Anwaruddin Kawasa.