History and Governance of the Municipality of Pantukan

Flashcards covering the historical origins, governance timeline, and cultural characteristics of the Kagan and Mansaka tribes in Pantukan.

Pantukan

One of the oldest towns in Davao, which became an independent municipality before Davao was divided into several provinces.

Kagan

One of the first two tribes to live in Pantukan, whose name comes from the root word 'kaag' meaning to inform or to warn.

Datu Pantu

The chieftain of Barrio Bongbong situated on the southeastern portion of the municipality.

Datu Kan

The ruler of Magnaga at the northern tip of the town.

Executive Order No. 64

The order issued by Pres. Manuel L. Quezon on November 13, 1936, that created the Municipality of Pantukan.

Lupon

A barangay south of the original Pantukan that became part of Davao Oriental when the province was subdivided in 1967.

Mabini

A former barangay north of the original Pantukan that was further subdivided into the current municipalities of Mabini, Maco, and Maragusan.

Lam Laureano

The first appointed political leader of Pantukan and a highly respected Muslim leader.

Bancas Mansaka

The successor to Lam Laureano who belonged to a prominent family of the Mansaka Tribe.

Atty. Graciano V. Arafol

A former Deputy Governor who was elected as Mayor in 1951 and served two consecutive terms until 1959.

Celso V. Sarenas Sr.

The first official to occupy the mayoralty seat for three consecutive terms, starting in 1963.

Juan B. Caballero, Jr.

The OIC Mayor appointed after the 1986 EDSA revolution to replace incumbent Mayor Celso V. Sarenas, Sr.

Dr. Jovito D. Derla

A mayor who won the 1988 regular elections and later served three consecutive terms from 1995 until 2004.

Juan Cipriano Celso 'Tok' V. Sarenas

The winner of the 2004 election who served as Mayor for three consecutive terms.

Roberto M. Yugo

The chief executive of Pantukan who took office following the 2013 elections.

Caraga

The adjectival derivation of 'Kagan' meaning a being alert and disciplined tribe.

Barabangsa

The nobles who rule the pre-Islamic society of the Kagan people.

Mansaka

An ethnic group whose name derives from 'man' (first) and 'saka' (to ascend), meaning 'the first people to ascend the mountains or go upstream.'

Baylan

The tribal figure who performs ceremonies and rituals such as wedding rites and the proclamation of tribal warriors.

Piyagsawitan

A harvest ceremony or ritual performed by the Baylan.

Bagani

A tribal warrior tasked with protecting the rights and lives of the community, who traditionally must have killed at least 12 people before assuming the position.

Bangkaw

A spear used by a yet-to-be-proclaimed Bagani during a ritual killing as part of the proclamation ceremony.

Liorot

A traditional Mansaka cooking method where meat and root crops are placed inside a hollow bamboo tube with herbs and cooked over a fire.