Seal of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | |
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Armiger | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao |
Adopted | 5 September 1990 (original) 25 November 2002 (revised) |
Relinquished | 26 February 2019 |
Blazon | In Vert, a decrescent Or engulfing inverted kris hilt end Argent between five small mullets Or and one big mullet Or |
The Seal of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao was the official insignia of the government of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines.
The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao was an autonomous region of the Philippines, located in the Mindanao island group of the Philippines, that consisted of five predominantly Muslim provinces: Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi. It was the only region that had its own government. The region's de facto seat of government was Cotabato City, although this self-governing city was outside its jurisdiction.
The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands that are categorized broadly under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila and the most populous city is Quezon City, both part of Metro Manila. Bounded by the South China Sea on the west, the Philippine Sea on the east and the Celebes Sea on the southwest, the Philippines shares maritime borders with Taiwan to the north, Japan to the northeast, Vietnam to the west, Palau to the east, and Malaysia and Indonesia to the south.
The adoption of the official seal was the ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly's first legislative act. Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act (MMAA) No. 1 was passed on 3 September 1990 and approved two days later by Regional Governor Zacaria Candao. [1]
ARMM Regional Assembly, also known as ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly, was the devolved unicameral regional legislature of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). It was known as the "Little Congress" of the ARMM.
After Basilan (excluding Isabela City) voted to join the ARMM in 2001, the seal's original design was amended by increasing the number of small stars from four to five through MMAA No. 138, which was passed in November 2002. [2]
The Province of Basilan is an island province of the Philippines in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. Basilan Island is the largest and northernmost of the major islands of the Sulu Archipelago. It is just off the southern coast of the geographic Zamboanga Peninsula.
Isabela, officially the City of Isabela or simply known as Isabela City, is a 4th class city in Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 112,788 people.
Section 2 of MMAA No. 1 (as amended by MMAA No. 138) specifies the design of the Official Seal of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao as follows: [1] [2]
A roundel is a circular charge in heraldry. Roundels are among the oldest charges used in coats of arms, dating from the start of the age of heraldry in Europe, circa 1200–1215. Roundels are typically a solid colour but may be charged with an item or be any of the furs used in heraldry. Roundels are similar to the annulet, which some heralds would refer to as a false roundel.
The kris is an asymmetrical dagger with distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron (pamor). Krises are most strongly associated with the culture of Indonesia. The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade, although many have straight blades as well. Keris is also a symbol of power and of ethnic pride and in most communities making up the Malay Archipelago - home of Pencak Silat martial arts.
The hilt of a sword is its handle, consisting of a guard, grip and pommel. The guard may contain a crossguard or quillons. A tassel or sword knot may be attached to the guard or pommel.
Section 2 of MMAA No. 1 (as amended by MMMAA No. 138) provides the official interpretation of the elements within the Seal as follows: [1] [2]
Colors:
Other elements:
Sumisip, officially the Municipality of Sumisip,, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 41,730 people.
Tipo-Tipo, officially the Municipality of Tipo-Tipo,, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 19,163 people.
Tuburan, officially the Municipality of Tuburan,, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 20,207 people.
Datu Saudi-Ampatuan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Maguindanao, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 26,427 people.
Datu Unsay, officially the Municipality of Datu Unsay, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Maguindanao, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 11,813 people.
Akbar, officially the Municipality of Akbar,, is a — municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 17,531 people.
Al-Barka, officially the Municipality of Al-Barka,, is a — municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 20,905 people.
Hadji Mohammad Ajul, officially the Municipality of Hadji Mohammad Ajul,, is a — municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 19,307 people.
Ungkaya Pukan, officially the Municipality of Ungkaya Pukan,, is a — municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 18,441 people.
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao general elections was held in the ARMM for the regional governor, vice-governor posts and election of members of the ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly on August 11, 2008. The electronic voting used is the first in Philippines election history. The P 500 million COMELEC's "ARMM balloting" is a pilot program for the 2010 national polling.
Hadji Muhtamad, officially the Municipality of Hadji Muhtamad,, is a — municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 25,085 people.
Tabuan-Lasa, officially the Municipality of Tabuan-Lasa,, is a — municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 24,188 people.
Sema v. COMELEC is a court case that was heard before the Supreme Court of the Philippines. It was consolidated with Marquez v. COMELEC. It held that the Regional Assembly of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao does not have the power to create provinces and cities. Thus, the creation of the province of Shariff Kabunsuan was unconstitutional and that province no longer exists as a political entity in the Philippines.
Shariff Saydona Mustapha, officially the Municipality of Shariff Saydona Mustapha, is a — municipality in the province of Maguindanao, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 19,855 people.
The flag of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) was the official vexillological device of the Autonomous Region, always to be displayed in secondary positions of honor to the national flag of the Philippines.
An autonomous region of the Philippines is a first-level administrative division and it has the authority to control the region's culture and economy. It is a minority entity that has a higher population of a particular minority ethnic group. The Constitution of the Philippines allows for two autonomous regions: for Cordilleras and Muslim Mindanao.
The Flag of Bangsamoro is the flag which represents the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, an autonomous region of the Philippines.
The Seal of Bangsamoro is the official insignia of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, an autonomous region in the Philippines.