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"Kampilan" is the term most commonly used for the sword in the Tagalog, Ilocano and Visayan languages.It simply means "sword". [3] [4] [5] 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; [6] and Tboli tok and kafilan.
Talibon - The Talibong or Talibon is a sword that has an overstated belly and was commonly used by the ladies in the northern Philippines during the later part of the Spanish era and the early American regime. The Talibong was used as a hunting tool but during the Spanish era, it was carried by warriors to defend themselves [1]: 32 Tenegre
All the Filipino types of kalis swords are both larger and heavier than those from Indonesia. Although it is considered to be a slashing weapon, the kalis can be effectively used for thrusts and stabs. The larger kalis was introduced back to Indonesia, especially in Kalimantan and Sulawesi, where it is known as sundang, sondang or keris Sulu. [3]
They have been renowned as metalworkers, producing the wavy-bladed keris ceremonial swords and other weapons, as well as gongs. The Maguindanaons historically had an independent sultanate known as the Sultanate of Maguindanao which comprises modern day Maguindanao del Norte , Maguindanao del Sur , Zamboanga Peninsula , Davao Region and ...
Four types of Maguindanao panabas (1 to 5), labeled as "tabas" and "talibong". 1, 3, and 4 are all ceremonially used for execution by beheading. 2 and 5 have S-shaped blades. The topmost sword (6) is a Visayan pirah. (c. 1926)
Various kinds of kalasag are also represented in the provincial flags of Bukidnon, Maguindanao, and Mountain Province. The officers who bears the royal regalia of the Sultan of Brunei such as the Panglima Asgar, Perwira Asgar and the Hulubalang Asgar carry the royal weapons of kalasak (shield) and kampilan (sword). [6]
Poverty incidence of Maguindanao 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 2006 54.60 2009 52.15 2012 63.73 2015 54.27 2018 48.55 2021 29.80 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Musical heritage Main articles: Music of the Philippines and Kulintang Brass gongs used as a main melodic instrument in the Kulintang ensemble. The native Maguindanaon culture revolved around Kulintang music, a specific type of gong ...
A man performing Sagayan at the 14th Annual Fil-Am Friendship Celebration at Daly City, California. Sagayan is a Philippine war dance performed by Maguindanao, Maranao, and Iranun depicting in dramatic fashion the steps their hero, Prince Bantugan, took upon wearing his armaments, the war he fought in and his subsequent victory afterwards. [1]