Why The 10 Datus Left Borneo.

Why The 10 Datus Left Borneo?

Ten of his datus decided to leave Borneo in search of freedom and fortune beyond the sea because
he was cruel. Datu Puti (the leader), Datu Balensusa, Datu Bangkaya, Datu Dumalugdog, Datu
Dumangsil, Datu Dumangsol, Datu Lubay, Datu Panduhinog, Datu Paliburong, and Datu Sumakwel
were the ten Datus. The Myth of the Ten Bornean Datus. The 10 Bornean Datus Epic is about ten
chieftains who purportedly went to the island of Panay on a balangay (or barangay) to escape the
despotic king of Borneo, Datu Makatunaw. The datus are thought to be the fathers of precolonial
Philippines: Datu Puti (and wife, Piangpangan), Datu Sumakwel (and wife, Kapinangan), Datu
Bangkaya (and wife, Katurong), Datu Paiborong (and wife, Pabilaan), Datu Paduhinogan (and wife,
Tibongsapay), Datu Dumangsol, Datu Libay, Datu Dumangsil, Datu Domalogdog, and Datu
Balensuela. The local people of the islands, the Aeta, were afraid at the arrival of the datus, according
to mythology, but the diplomatic Datu Puti assured Marikudo, the chief of the tribes, that they had
friendly intentions. Later, both parties formed a trading partnership. Marikudo hosted a feast for the
datus, during which the 10 chiefs negotiated the purchase of Panay Island in exchange for a golden
salakot. Because the Aetas found the area too wide for them, they fled to the jungle, leaving the
Datus with the land, which they split among themselves (particularly Aklan, Irong Irong, and
Hamtik), resulting in the origin of the Philippine population and civilization. Recent investigations,
however, have shown the legend's flaws, and so it should not be trusted as a credible source of
information about precolonial Philippines. However, whereas history is restricted to "written"
historical records, legend is regarded a "spoken" historical narrative and is an integral component of
Filipino culture. The mythology is an essential aspect of the Ilonggo people's and Panay Island's
existence, culture, and identity. There is no doubt that the name "barangay" derived from the
"balangay," the canoe used by the Ten Bornen datus and their families. Until now, the head of the
barangay has been a "barangay captain," the world's only leader of a government entity named after
a boat captain. The Purchase of Panay and the Ten Bornean Datus. The Maragtas, a mythological
narrative of the pre-Spanish Panay Island, tells the story of 10 datus arriving from Borneo purchasing
Panay. This story about A.D. informs us that. Around 1250, when the Hindu-Malay Empire of Sri-
Vijaya governed Malaysia and Indonesia, a terrible sultan called Makatunaw ruled Borneo—or
possibly a portion of it. Ten of his datus opted to leave Borneo in search of freedom and wealth
beyond the sea because he was cruel. Datu Puti (the commander), Datu Balensusa, Datu Bangkaya,
Datu Dumalugdog, Datu Dumangsil, Datu Dumangsol, Datu Lubay, Datu Panduhinog, Datu
Paliburong, and Datu Sumakwel were the ten Datus. They stealthily left on their balangays (boats)
without a specified destination one dark night after putting their family, warriors, slaves, and goods
aboard boats. They arrived at the southern point of Panay Island after traveling north for many days.
They arrived at the present-day town of San Joaquin in Iloilo at the mouth of the Sirwagan River.
They then went to Lake Andona, where they encountered an Ati fisherman. This guy took them to
the Negrito town of Sinugbuhan, where they met King Marikudo and his queen, Maniwantiwan. Datu
Puti addressed them, saying they had come as friends and wanted to buy property. Marikudo
consulted his wife and the elders of his kingdom before agreeing to sell them any land. Marikudo
received a gold salakot (traditional helmet) and Maniwantiwan received a long gold sumangyad
(necklace). A friendship contract and joyous eating sealed the deal. Marikudo and his people then bid
the Borneans farewell and went into the hills. Panay was home to seven of the 10 datus. Balensusa,
Dumangsil, and Puti sailed further north and arrived at Lake Taal in present-day Batangas province.
Balensusa and Dumangsil arrived in the region after being impressed by its fertility and scenic
beauty. Datu Puti, on the other hand, returned to Borneo. He informed the Borneans about his
amazing travels in the northern islands.

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