Republic of the Philippines Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Division of Maguindanao-I Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao CHAPTER 1: BACKGROUND OF MAGUINDANAO-1 DIVISION EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN (DEDP) ( as of March, 2017) Introduction History of Maguinadano Maguindanao means “people of flooded plains”. It is also refer to its native inhabitants, many of them living along the river banks. Mindanao itself was derived from the word “danao” meaning “foundation of a river, lake or sea. Shariff Mohamad Kabungsuan, (the first Sultan of Maguindanao) of Johore, a Malaysian state, located at the Southern portion of Peninsula Malaysia is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. Shariff Mohamad Kabungsuan introduced Islam in Maguindanao (Mindanao) at the end of 15th century. He subsequently married to a local princess from Iranon tribe of Malabang and Maguindanao Province, and established the Sultanate of Maguindanao. The Cotabato Valley formed the sultanate’s heartland but its influence extended to Zamboanga Peninsula, Sarangani Bay and Davao. The Spaniards launched expedition to subdue the area throughout the colonial era but they never gained control of the region until the middle of the 19th century. During the American period, Cotabato became a district of Moro Province created in 1903 and the province of a Department of Mindanao and Sulu in 1914. In 1942, the Japanese Imperial forces entered, what is now Maguindanao. In 1945, Maguindanao was liberated by Allied Philippine Commonwealth Troops and Maguindanao Guerilla units led by its valiant and invulnerable Datus and warriors. Decades passed by, the name Mindanao became popular than Maguindanao. In Central Mindanao, Cotabato province once known as Cotabato Empire became progressive and known of its vast and fertile valleys and plains. Cotabato Empire was pre-dominantly inhabited by the native inhabitants of Mindanao, the Bangsamoro People that includes the Manobos, Bagobos, T’durays, B’laans and other highlanders. As the years went on¸the Christian settlers from Luzon and Visayas grew up rapidly than expected until such time that the native inhabitants of Cotabato Empire have been outnumbered by the Christian Filipino settlers. Eventually, the Cotabato Empire was divided into two (2) provinces, named as North Cotabato Procince and South Cotabato Province on July 18, 1966. Seven (7) Years later, for whatever reason, during the Martial Rule, North Cotabato Province was once again divided into three (3) provinces named as Coabato , Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat Provinces on November 22, 1973 by virtue of Presidential Decree no. 341 imposed by late President Ferdinand E. Marcos. Of the four (4) provinces created out of the original Cotabato Empire, Maguindanao is the most pre-dominantly Muslims having 80 % of the population. The rest consist of T’durays, Manobos, Bagobos, B’laans who have been converted to Christianity. There are also Ilocanos and Visayas, either, Ilonggo or Cebuano. The dominant languages are Maguindnaaon and Iranon. The National Census and Statistics Office (2007) recorded a total population of 1,273,715 in the province. The newly separated Maguindanao Province was administered by Governor Atty. Semion A. Datumanong, followed by Atty. Zacaria A. Candao on April 1. 1977, Atty. Candao resigned and Presidents Ferdinand E. Marcos appointed Mayor Sanggacala Baraguir of Sultan Kudarat Municipality as a governor. In his capacity as Governor of Maguindanao, he transferred the seat of the province from Maganoy now Shariff Aguak to Sultan Kudarat municipality as embodied in Presidential Decree No. 1170 dated Julu 7, 1977. Fourth appointed governor of Maguindnao was Atty. Sandiale A. Sambolawan. On January 1980 election, he won as the first elected provincial governor. He returned the seat of provincial government to Shariff Aguak. In 1986, a great historical event transpired in Manila. President Marcos was forced to leave the country thru “EDSA Revolution” on February 25, 1986. The former President Corazon C. Aquino was installed as a new President of the Republic of Philippines. Upon assumption to office, she appointed Atty. Zacaria A. Candao as governor of Maguindanao on April 5, 1986 and concurrent Chairman of Lupong Tagapagpaganap Pampook (LTP). Governor Candao was elected as Governor of Maguindanao in 1989 elections. When autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 6734, Governor Candao resigned as governor of Maguindanao and won for a position as Regional Governor of the ARMM. He was succeeded by his then vice Governor Norodin A. Matalam as governor of Maguindanao. Governor Matalam was elected as Governor in 1992 election. In 1995 election, Atty. Zacaria A. Candao won the governorship. He was re-elected in May 1998 election. In May 14, 2001 election, Datu Andal S. Ampatuan, Sr. Won and became the fifth elected governor of Maguindanao. Under his administration, the development thrusts of the province anchored on food, security, health, infrastructure and peace. He resigned 2008 and succeeded by his son, then Vice –Governor Datu Sajid Islam Uy Ampatuan. In connection with the so called Maguindanao Massacre on November 23, 2009, the Governorship of Maguindanao was vacated by Governor Datu Sajid Islam Uy Ampatuan. On December 21, 2009, the Department of Interior and Local Government issued a Memorandum Order appointing Hon. Bai Nariman A. Ambolodto as Vice Governor on February 22, 2010. On February 23, 2010, The OIC-Regional Governor Ansaruddin A. Adiong appointed Datu Gani O. Biruar as Governor of Maguindanao. He turned over the Governorship of Maguindanao to governnor elect Datu Esmael G. Mangudadatu on June 30, 2010 On July 1, 2010, Hon. Esmael G. Mangudadatu assumed his post as the sixth elected Governor of Maguindanao. Under his administration, the development thrusts are guided by his 8-point development agenda, such as, restoration of peace and order, Transparent, Accountable and participative Governance, Poverty Reduction Program, Infrastructure Development, Parallel Support to Madaris, Secular Education, Accessible Quality Health Service, Environment Management Program and Revenue Generation. LAWS AND DATES CREATING THE PROVINCE , MUNICIPALITIES AND BARANGAYS Second District: No. Political unit Creation No. Barangays Legal Basis Date 1 Ampatuan RA 2905 08-03-1959 11 2 Buluan EO66 04-09-1946 7 3 Datu Abdula Sangki MMAA 153 10-15-2003 10 4 Datu Anggal Midtimbang MMAA 206 11-22-2006 7 5 Datu Hoffer MMAA 220 04-17-2008 11 6 Datu Montawal MMAA 95 02-02-2000 11 7 Datu Paglas EO 341 11-19-1974 23 8 Datu Piang EO 66 11-25-1936 16 9 Datu Salibo 10 Datu Saudi U. Ampatuan MMAA 151 07-23-2003 14 11 Datu Unsay MMAA 150 05-14-2003 10 12 Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun MMAA 03 01-27-1991 19 13 Guindulungan MMAA 139 02-21-2003 11 14 Mamasapano MMAA 54 04-27-1997 18 15 Mangudadatu MMAA 204 11-22-2005 8 16 Pagalungan EO 82 08-18-1947 12 17 Paglat MMAA 112 07-09-2001 8 18 Pandag MMAA 203 11-06-2006 8 19 Rajah Buayan 05-04-2004 11 20 Shariff Aguak EO 47 09-11-1963 13 21 Shariff Saydona Mustapha MMAA 252 07-30-2009 22 South Upi PD 1011 09-22-1976 12 23 Sultan sa Barongis EO 543 10-29-1952 12 24 Sultan Sumagka/Talitay MMAA 52 08-30-1996 9 25 Talayan PD 1009 09-22-1976 15 Source: Municipal CDP-ELA Total Population, Number of Households, Average Household size and Population Density by Municipality. No. Political unit Demography Population Population No. Ave. Density(Pers Household Household ons per Sq.K.) 1 Ampatuan 33, 702 6,083 5.54 115 2 Buluan 32,310 5,972 5.41 46 3 Datu Abdula Sangki 33,259 6,475 5.14 69 4 Datu Anggal Midtimbang 23,713 4,191 5.66 278 5 Datu Hoffer 16,534 2814 5.79 6 Datu Montawal 32,995 6,738 4.90 72 7 Datu Paglas 29,979 6,179 4.85 111 8 Datu Piang 49,971 8,989 5.56 161 9 Datu Salibo 5,416 10 Datu Saudi U. Ampatuan 45,126 10,038 4.50 329 11 Datu Unsay 40,522 9,297 4.36 422 12 Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun 36,038 5,968 6.04 136 13 Guindulungan 23,777 3,725 6.38 175 14 Mamasapano 29,285 5,866 4.99 355 15 Mangudadatu 24,300 4,340 5.60 217 16 Pagalungan 31,052 6,282 4.94 50 17 Paglat 23,432 4,141 5.66 132 18 Pandag 20,557 2,947 6.98 241 19 Rajahbuayan 24,973 4,901 5.10 347 20 Shariff Aguak 70,340 13,049 5.39 272 21 Shariff Saydona Mustapha 16,400 22 South Upi 32,014 6,931 4.62 100 23 Sultan sa Barongis 25,767 4,236 6.08 117 24 Sultan Sumagka/Talitay 21,964 4,683 4.69 438 25 Talayan 25,753 5,075 5.07 179 Source: National Statistics Office, 2007 Census of Population CREATION OF MAGUINDANAO DIVISION In 1989, under the Republic Act 6743 Maguindanao opted to join the ARMM. The province has 36 Municipalities and a component city with two (2) congressional districts. LIST OF SUPERINTENDENTS OF SCHOOLS WHO SERVED DIVISION OF MAGUINDANAO SINCE 1973 TO PRESENT Along with the creation of the three (3) provinces out of North Cotabato Province there was automatic need to establish. Two (2) new schools divisions. On October 31, 2006, Maguindanao voters approved the creation of new province to be composed of ten (10) municipalities from the province. The new province was called Shariff Kabungsuan. Another Schools Division was established, Division of Shariff Kabungsuan which was administered by Bai Alibai B. Aliudin, Al hadja. However in July 2008, the Philippine Supreme Court nullified the province’s creation, restoring its municipalities to Maguindanao, automatically the Schools Division Office re-joined to its mother division office, where Dr.