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'''''The Monarchy of the Philippines''''' (constitutionally referred to as the '''''Queen of the Royal Family of the Philippine Islands''''' (English) or '''''Lakambini ng Kadatoan ng Mga Isla ng Pilipinas''''' (Filipino), and is also commonly known as the '''''ePhilippine Monarchy''''') is a constitutional institution, and a symbolic and ceremonial office of the [[Philippines]]. The monarchy comprises a reigning King or Queen of the Philippines, their family, and the royal household organization which supports and facilitates the monarch in the exercise of his royal duties and prerogatives. The monarchy is currently represented by [[kadayao|Queen Kadayao]], and the members of the Royal Houses of [[Luzon]], [[Visayas]], [[Palawan]], and [[Mindanao]].
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'''Incumbent:'''<br>
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'''[[Al Raposas]]'''<br>
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<small>since October 21, 2016<br>
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[[File:House of Luzon.jpg|150px]]<br><small>''Official and Royal Emblem of Al Raposas''</small>
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<small>This article is part of the series:</small><br>
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'''[[Philippines]]'''
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<div class="NavHead" style="background-color:#800080;border:1px solid #800080;padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; font-size: 100%; text-align:center;margin:0px;color:white"><b>The Queen</b></div>
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*'''Monarch:''' [[Al Raposas]]<br>
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*'''House:''' [[Luzon|Royal House of Luzon]]
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*'''Coronation:''' October 21, 2016
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*'''Heir apparent:''' TBD<br>
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<div class="NavHead" style="background-color:#800080;border:1px solid #800080;padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; font-size: 100%; text-align:center;margin:0px;color:white"><b>Overview</b></div>
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*'''Branch:''' Monarchy
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*'''Royal Houses:'''<br>
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: [[Luzon|Royal House of Luzon]]<br>
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: [[Visayas|Royal House of Visayas]]<br>
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: [[Palawan|Royal House of Palawan]]<br>
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: [[Mindanao|Royal House of Mindanao]]<br>
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* '''Membership:''' 16<br>
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* '''Established:''' January 4, 2013<br>
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<div class="NavHead" style="background-color:#800080;border:1px solid #800080;padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; font-size: 100%; text-align:center;margin:0px;color:white"><b>The Royal Family</b></div>
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* '''Grand Dukes:'''<br>
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: [[Al Raposas|Grand Duke Al Raposas]] (''Luzon'')<br>
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: [[Liana Paldrov|Grand Duchess Liana Paldrov]] (''Palawan'')<br>
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: Grand Duke dracopao (''Visayas'')<br>
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: Grand Duke BasilanWhiteDevil (''Mindanao'')<br>
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* '''Dukes and Duchesses'''<br>
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: Duke Aurum Draconis (''Visayas'')<br>
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: TBA (''Visayas'')<br>
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: Duke DragoonXRyu (''Palawan'')<br>
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: TBA (''Palawan'')<br>
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* '''Barons and Baronesses'''<br>
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: Baron Benedicto Powerlover (''Palawan'')<br>
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: Baron Kristijanmkd93 (''Visayas'')<br>
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* '''Knights'''<br>
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: Knight Chopp (''Visayas'')<br>
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*'''The Royal Scribe:'''
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: [[Al Raposas]]
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'''''The Monarchy of the Philippines''''' (constitutionally referred to as the '''''Monarch of the Royal Family of the Philippine Islands''''' (English) or '''''Maharajah/Maharani ng Karajahan ng Mga Isla ng Pilipinas''''' (Filipino), and is also commonly known as the '''''ePhilippine Monarchy''''') is a constitutional institution, and a symbolic and ceremonial office of the [[Philippines]]. The monarchy comprises a reigning Monarch of the Philippines, their family, and the royal household organization which supports and facilitates the monarch in the exercise of his royal duties and prerogatives. The monarchy is currently represented by [[Al Raposas]], rightful successor of [[Kadayao|Queen Kadayao]], and the members of the Royal Houses of [[Luzon]], [[Visayas]], [[Palawan]], and [[Mindanao]].<ref>[http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/invitation-to-the-coronation-of-the-queen-of-the-islands-of-the-philippines-2188285/1/20 Invitation to the Coronation of the Queen of the Islands of the Philippines.] ''Bamboo.'' '''[[Vincenzo Roque]]'''. Published January 4, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2013.</ref> With the coronation of the new leader in October 2016, he adopted the title ''maharajah'' or "great leader" to replace the current title of ''lakan.'' To commemorate the coronation, the new monarch went to a nationwide tour to introduce the restoration of the monarchy under Raposas.<ref>[https://www.erepublik.com/en/article/welcome-the-new-king-fil-pagbati-sa-bagong-hari--2617254/1/20 Welcome the new king.] ''Philippine Querier.''</ref>
  
 
==Origins==
 
==Origins==
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There were attempts in the history of the Philippines to establish a monarchy that will represent the entire country internationally. However, all of these attempts did not progress.
  
==The Monarchy==
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Though, there was one constituent regional monarchy in the past. It was called the ''[[Kingdom of Mindanao and Sulu]]'' which comprises the whole region of [[Mindanao]]. The establishment of the monarchy was led by [[Ariel David Buena]] and was ratified and put into effect by the [[Philippine Congress]].<ref>[http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/news-it-s-official-terence-is-king-779636/1/20 News | It's Official: Terence is King.] ''Erepublik Outsider.'' '''[[Ariel David Buena]]'''. Retrieved January 7, 2013.</ref> The monarchy was ruled by ''[[Prince Terence I|King Terence I]]'' and his adopted Princes and Princesses. The Kingdom also had its own royal guard called the ''Royal Pintados''. The Kingdom only existed for more than 300 days and only had two ruling monarchs, the other was [[Prince Terence II]]. Soon, a civil war broke within the region, with the guerillas calling for the removal of the Prince and of the members of th royal family.<ref>[http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/kingdom-of-mindanao-no-more--1191663/1/20 Kingdom of Mindanao, No More?!] ''The People Review.'' '''Comrad Joe'''. Retrieved January 7, 2013.</ref> The aftermath of the civil war caused the establishment of a new autonomous entity called ''Autonomous Region of the People’s Mindanao'', which replaced the monarchy with a civilian-led government.<ref>[http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/mindanao-civil-war-ends-peacetalks-succesful-arpm-declared--1195944/1/20 Mindanao Civil War Ends! Peacetalks Succesful! ARPM declared!] ''The People Review.'' '''Comrad Joe'''. Retrieved January 7, 2013.</ref>
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==The monarchy==
 
===Reigning monarch===
 
===Reigning monarch===
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[[Al Raposas]] is designated by the official line of succession, and was brought to the position after the inability of the Queen to continue. He was crowned on October 21, 2016. The monarch also has the distinction of being a [[Age of R|former president]], holder of various ministerial positions, and former speaker of the [[Philippine Congress]].
  
 
====Responsibilities====
 
====Responsibilities====
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The following will be the responsibilities of a monarch:
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# The monarch will assume the title of ''King'' or ''Queen'' in English or ''Lakan'' or ''Lakambini'' in Filipino. And also, his or her House will be called the Reigning House. The Filipino title was later changed into ''Maharajah'' for the king and ''Maharani'' for the queen.
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# The Monarch may hand out as many titles to subordinates as the Monarch wishes. Also, the Monarch can remove or change the titles of his subordinates (even those handed out by the past Monarchs) as the Monarch wishes unless stated otherwise.
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# The Monarch is the overall decision-maker of the Monarchy. All decisions of the Monarchy will pass through the Monarch and the Monarch will have the final say.
  
====The Royal Family====
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;Removal procedure
Currently, the Royal Family is composed of the Queen, 3 Grand Dukes, 8 Dukes, 1 Duchess, and 2 Barons:
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In case the monarch is removed, or abdicated the throne, he must first appoint a successor during or before leaving the throne, this successor can be replaced at any time by the Monarch. The successor must be a ''Duke'' or ''Duchess'', or ''Grand Duke'' and ''Grand Duchess'' of one of the Houses of the Royal Family. The successor will assume the title of ''Prince'' or ''Princess'' in English, or ''Rajah'' or ''Uray'' in Filipino. [[Al Raposas]] relegated the title of prince into ''lakan'' and princess into ''lakambini.''
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Also, the successor has the power to replace the reigning monarch if the monarch decides to acquire replace his citizenship, abdicates, or has been inactive for 30 days. If there is no successor, the new Monarch is chosen using the selection procedure.
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The old Monarch, if he or she remains able to serve, will receive the title of ''Monarch Emeritus'' in English or ''Habambuhay na Lakan/Lakambini'' in Filipino.
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====The royal family====
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Currently, the royal family is composed of the Monarch, 4 Grand Dukes, 3 Dukes, 1 Duchess, 2 Barons and 1 Knight:
 
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|-
! scope="col" colspan="2" | Name
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! style="background:#800080" scope="col" colspan="2" | <font color="white">Name</font>
! scope="col" | House membership
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! style="background:#800080" scope="col" | <font color="white">House membership</font>
! scope="col" | Royal position
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! style="background:#800080" scope="col" | <font color="white">Royal position</font>
! scope="col" | Monarch since
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! style="background:#800080" scope="col" | <font color="white">Monarch since</font>
 
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! scope="row" | [[Image:Secret.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:Citizen6597297.jpg|50px]]
! [[kadayao|Kadayao]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | [[Al Raposas]]
| [[Palawan|Royal House of Palawan]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Luzon|Royal House of Luzon]]
| Queen
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Monarch
| January 4, 2013<br>January 11, 2013 <small>(Coronation)</small>
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | January 4, 2013
 
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|-
! scope="row" | [[Image:Lacon_Yan.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:Citizen6601584.jpg|50px]]
! [[Lacon Yan]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | [[Liana Paldrov]]
| [[Luzon|Royal House of Luzon]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Palawan|Royal House of Palawan]]
| Grand Duke
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Grand Duchess
| January 4, 2013
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | January 4, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[File:Citizen6235685.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | dracopao
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Visayas|Royal House of Visayas]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Grand Duke
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | February 20, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:Citizen4899155.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | BasilanWhiteDevil
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Mindanao|Royal House of Mindanao]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Grand Duke
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | January 4, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:DragoonXRyu.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | DragoonXRyu
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Palawan|Royal House of Palawan]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Duke
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | January 4, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:Citizen1387633.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | Aurum Draconis
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Visayas|Royal House of Visayas]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Duke
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | January 4, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:Citizen1647705.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | Benedicto Powerlover
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Palawan|Royal House of Palawan]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Baron
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | January 4, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[File:Philippine Special Forces.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | Kristijanmkd93
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Visayas|Royal House of Visayas]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Baron
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | February 20, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:Unknown Person.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | {{eLink|citizen|1552252|Chopp}}
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Visayas|Royal House of Visayas]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Knight
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | February 21, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:Citizen4333961.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | [[Lacon Yan]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Luzon|Royal House of Luzon]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Sir
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | January 4, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:Citizen1362373.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | [[Ariel David Buena]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Luzon|Royal House of Luzon]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Sir
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | -
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[File:Citizen3076088.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | [[John Jurassic]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Luzon|Royal House of Luzon]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Sir
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | January 4, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:Citizen7151866.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | [[Jrevealed]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Mindanao|Royal House of Mindanao]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Sir
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | -
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:Unknown_Person.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | oyeEIS
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Mindanao|Royal House of Mindanao]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Sir
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | -
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:Karding_Sungkit.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | Karding Sungkit
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Luzon|Royal House of Luzon]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Sir
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | January 4, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[File:Citizen1063542.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | kdblitz
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Luzon|Royal House of Luzon]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Sir
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | January 4, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[File:Citizen5692923.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | QXLOp
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Visayas|Royal House of Visayas]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Sir
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | January 4, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[File:Unknown_Person.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | MarcoSolomon
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Visayas|Royal House of Visayas]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Sir
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | January 4, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:Citizen4267647.png|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | [[Jon873]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Luzon|Royal House of Luzon]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Sir
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | February 20, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:PogiProf.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | PogiProf
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | [[Luzon|Royal House of Luzon]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Sir
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | January 4, 2013
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|-
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="row" | [[Image:Citizen5010913.jpg|50px]]
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! style="background:#D8BFD8" | [[DrummerMike]]
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | TBA
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | Sir
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| style="background:#FFFFED" | February 20, 2013
 
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===The Royal Houses===
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====Positions====
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;Dukes and Duchesses
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The Members of the House with Filipino citizenship both ingame and real life, and has a level greater than or equal to 24 will assume the title of ''Duke or Duchess'' in English or ''Datu or Dayang-Dayang'' in Filipino. These Members are the ones who are eligible to choose and become the ruler of the House and vote for the next Monarch.
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;Counts and Countesses
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Meanwhile, Members of the House with ingame citizenship different from Filipino but real life citizenship Filipino and has a level greater than or equal to 24 will assume the title of ''Count and Countess'' in English or ''Gat or Dayang'' in Filipino. These Members are included in choosing the Ruler of the House but they cannot become the Ruler. They can also vote for the next Monarch.
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;Barons and Baronesses
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On the other hand, those with Filipino citizenship ingame but not in real life and has a level greater than or equal to 24 can assume the title of ''Baron or Baroness''. They are also included in choosing the Ruler of the House but cannot become the Ruler. They can also vote for the next Monarch.
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;Knights and Dames
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Those without Filipino citizenship either in real life or ingame and has a level greater than or equal to 24 can assume the title of ''Knight or Dame''. They can vote for the Monarch but not join in their House's nomination.
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;Sir and Madam
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Those who were removed from the royal family either because they left voluntarily, were kicked by the Monarch or were inactive for 30 days will receive the honorary title of ''Sir or Madam'' in English or ''Ginoo or Ginang'' in Filipino. This doesn’t give them any powers but is just a sign of respect to the former members of the royal family.
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;Esquire
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Those that haven’t reached Level 24 yet but are qualified to be part of the royal family or are chosen by the Monarch to be part of the royal family will receive the title of ''Esquire''. They can vote for the Monarch but not join in their House’s nomination.
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===The royal houses===
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| width="15%" | [[File:House of Luzon.jpg|100px]]<br><small>House of Luzon</small>
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| width="15%" | [[File:House of Visayas.jpg|100px]]<br><small>House of Visayas</small>
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| width="15%" | [[File:House_of_Palawan.jpg|100px]]<br><small>House of Palawan</small>
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| width="15%" | [[File:House_of_Mindanao.jpg|100px]]<br><small>House of Mindanao</small>
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A royal house consists of at least one, but usually more monarchs who are regionally related to one another. Monarchs who are not regionally related to one another are usually deemed to belong to different houses, and each house is designated by a regional name which distinguishes it from other houses. A royal house consists of a head, represented by a ''Grand Duke or Duchess''. Though, most members of each of the royal houses are non-hereditary related, all are considered part of the entire monarchic family.
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Once a person is bestowed royal position, through a recommendation by a royal house and approval by the reigning Monarch, he is then assigned to a royal house. A rule has been established that once a monarch is accepted as a member of a royal house, he or she cannot transfer to the other royal houses.
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Members of the royal houses are entitled to a vote during the election of a new reigning monarch, which is picked among all the ''Grand Dukes and Duchesses''.
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There are currently four monarchs leading four royal houses: [[Al Raposas]] retains his title as Grand Duke of Luzon since there is no qualified successor to the leadership of the house; dracopao, Grand Duke of Visayas.; [[Liana Paldrov]], Grand Duke of Palawan; and BasilanWhiteDevil, Grand Duke of Mindanao.
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===Qualification to monarchy===
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All RL Filipinos will automatically be part of the royal family, unless they decline, then they will be eligible for the title of Sir/Madam. Other than that, it’s the Monarch’s decision on whether people can join the royal family or not. Also, all members of the royal family will be required to join the FB groups ePilipinas and/or ePhilippines else they will be kicked out from the royal family.
  
 
==Others==
 
==Others==
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===Royal elections===
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====First royal elections====
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Grand Duchess Kadayao of the Royal House of Palawan was proclaimed Queen after a two day election held on January 4 and 5, 2013. Grand Duchess Kadayao received 7 of 15 votes against other three Grand Dukes from the Royal Houses of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
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====Second royal elections====
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Grand Duke Al Raposas of the Royal House of Luzon was proclaimed as the rightful successor in October 2016 after two months of qualified inability displayed by monarchy members designated in the line of succession.
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===Election summary===
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! style="background:#800080" scope="col" | <font color="white">Election</font>
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="col" | '''Queen'''<br><small>(January 4 & 5, 2013)</small>
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! style="background:#800080" scope="col" | <font color="white">Nominated</font>
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="col" | Lacon Yan,<br>Boy Pick Up,<br>Kadayao,<br>Prince Terence II
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="col" | <font color="white">Results</font>
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" scope="col" | '''Kadayao <small>(7 of 15 votes)</small>'''<br>Prince Terence II <small>(3 of 15 votes)</small><br>Lacon Yan <small>(2 of 15 votes)</small><br>Boy Pick Up <small>(1 of 15 votes)</small>
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|-
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! style="background:black" scope="col" colspan="2" |
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="col" | <font color="white">Monarch</font>
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! style="background:#800080" scope="col" | <font color="white">Vote</font>
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | Lacon Yan
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" | Kadayao
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | Boy Pick Up
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" | Boy Pick Up
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | Kadayao
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" | Prince Terence II
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | Prince Terence II
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" | Prince Terence II
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | Al Raposas
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" | Lacon Yan
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | DragoonXRyu
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" | Lacon Yan
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | Vincenzo Roque
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" | Kadayao
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | PogiProf
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" | Kadayao
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | Liana Paldrov
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" | Kadayao
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | Benedicto Powerlover
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" | Kadayao
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | Karding Sungkit
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" | Kadayao
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | Aurum Draconis
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" | Kadayao
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | BasilanWhiteDevil
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" | Prince Terence II
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | kdblitz
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" {{N/A}} (''Eligible to vote; Not present'')
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|-
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! style="background:#800080" scope="row" | John Jurassic
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| style="background:#D8BFD8" {{N/A}} (''Eligible to vote; Not present'')
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|-
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|}
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===The Royal Scribe===
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The ''Office of the Royal Scribe'' (''ORS'') serves as the official records keeper and spokesperson for the whole royal family. It is also the one that will announce when a ''Monarch or House Ruler'' is to be replaced, the one that can open the poll to replace the Monarch, and the one who will inform the Monarch on who are qualified and are not to be part of the royal family and on who should be removed from the royal family.
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To be qualify as a Scribe, one has to be a member of the royal family and have the title of Baron and up. Since all the members of the Royal Scribe has been unable to continue their operations, the monarchy takes over the primary duties of the ORS until a new team is assembled.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==External links==
 
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* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wazeqo-0VEGNWRElVrrNJPi0gqfw4cePo-9UDbvk7JM/edit The Monarchy of the Philippines: Duties and Responsibilities, Membership, Houses, and Style]
 
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wazeqo-0VEGNWRElVrrNJPi0gqfw4cePo-9UDbvk7JM/edit The Monarchy of the Philippines: Duties and Responsibilities, Membership, Houses, and Style]
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Filipino monarchy

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Incumbent:
Al Raposas
since October 21, 2016
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Official and Royal Emblem of Al Raposas


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Philippines

The Monarchy of the Philippines (constitutionally referred to as the Monarch of the Royal Family of the Philippine Islands (English) or Maharajah/Maharani ng Karajahan ng Mga Isla ng Pilipinas (Filipino), and is also commonly known as the ePhilippine Monarchy) is a constitutional institution, and a symbolic and ceremonial office of the Philippines. The monarchy comprises a reigning Monarch of the Philippines, their family, and the royal household organization which supports and facilitates the monarch in the exercise of his royal duties and prerogatives. The monarchy is currently represented by Al Raposas, rightful successor of Queen Kadayao, and the members of the Royal Houses of Luzon, Visayas, Palawan, and Mindanao.[1] With the coronation of the new leader in October 2016, he adopted the title maharajah or "great leader" to replace the current title of lakan. To commemorate the coronation, the new monarch went to a nationwide tour to introduce the restoration of the monarchy under Raposas.[2]

Origins

There were attempts in the history of the Philippines to establish a monarchy that will represent the entire country internationally. However, all of these attempts did not progress.

Though, there was one constituent regional monarchy in the past. It was called the Kingdom of Mindanao and Sulu which comprises the whole region of Mindanao. The establishment of the monarchy was led by Ariel David Buena and was ratified and put into effect by the Philippine Congress.[3] The monarchy was ruled by King Terence I and his adopted Princes and Princesses. The Kingdom also had its own royal guard called the Royal Pintados. The Kingdom only existed for more than 300 days and only had two ruling monarchs, the other was Prince Terence II. Soon, a civil war broke within the region, with the guerillas calling for the removal of the Prince and of the members of th royal family.[4] The aftermath of the civil war caused the establishment of a new autonomous entity called Autonomous Region of the People’s Mindanao, which replaced the monarchy with a civilian-led government.[5]

The monarchy

Reigning monarch

Al Raposas is designated by the official line of succession, and was brought to the position after the inability of the Queen to continue. He was crowned on October 21, 2016. The monarch also has the distinction of being a former president, holder of various ministerial positions, and former speaker of the Philippine Congress.

Responsibilities

The following will be the responsibilities of a monarch:

  1. The monarch will assume the title of King or Queen in English or Lakan or Lakambini in Filipino. And also, his or her House will be called the Reigning House. The Filipino title was later changed into Maharajah for the king and Maharani for the queen.
  2. The Monarch may hand out as many titles to subordinates as the Monarch wishes. Also, the Monarch can remove or change the titles of his subordinates (even those handed out by the past Monarchs) as the Monarch wishes unless stated otherwise.
  3. The Monarch is the overall decision-maker of the Monarchy. All decisions of the Monarchy will pass through the Monarch and the Monarch will have the final say.
Removal procedure

In case the monarch is removed, or abdicated the throne, he must first appoint a successor during or before leaving the throne, this successor can be replaced at any time by the Monarch. The successor must be a Duke or Duchess, or Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of one of the Houses of the Royal Family. The successor will assume the title of Prince or Princess in English, or Rajah or Uray in Filipino. Al Raposas relegated the title of prince into lakan and princess into lakambini.

Also, the successor has the power to replace the reigning monarch if the monarch decides to acquire replace his citizenship, abdicates, or has been inactive for 30 days. If there is no successor, the new Monarch is chosen using the selection procedure.

The old Monarch, if he or she remains able to serve, will receive the title of Monarch Emeritus in English or Habambuhay na Lakan/Lakambini in Filipino.

The royal family

Currently, the royal family is composed of the Monarch, 4 Grand Dukes, 3 Dukes, 1 Duchess, 2 Barons and 1 Knight:

Name House membership Royal position Monarch since
Citizen6597297.jpg Al Raposas Royal House of Luzon Monarch January 4, 2013
Citizen6601584.jpg Liana Paldrov Royal House of Palawan Grand Duchess January 4, 2013
Citizen6235685.jpg dracopao Royal House of Visayas Grand Duke February 20, 2013
Citizen4899155.jpg BasilanWhiteDevil Royal House of Mindanao Grand Duke January 4, 2013
DragoonXRyu.jpg DragoonXRyu Royal House of Palawan Duke January 4, 2013
Citizen1387633.jpg Aurum Draconis Royal House of Visayas Duke January 4, 2013
Citizen1647705.jpg Benedicto Powerlover Royal House of Palawan Baron January 4, 2013
Philippine Special Forces.jpg Kristijanmkd93 Royal House of Visayas Baron February 20, 2013
Unknown Person.jpg Chopp Royal House of Visayas Knight February 21, 2013
Citizen4333961.jpg Lacon Yan Royal House of Luzon Sir January 4, 2013
Citizen1362373.jpg Ariel David Buena Royal House of Luzon Sir -
Citizen3076088.jpg John Jurassic Royal House of Luzon Sir January 4, 2013
Citizen7151866.jpg Jrevealed Royal House of Mindanao Sir -
Unknown Person.jpg oyeEIS Royal House of Mindanao Sir -
Karding Sungkit.jpg Karding Sungkit Royal House of Luzon Sir January 4, 2013
Citizen1063542.jpg kdblitz Royal House of Luzon Sir January 4, 2013
Citizen5692923.jpg QXLOp Royal House of Visayas Sir January 4, 2013
Unknown Person.jpg MarcoSolomon Royal House of Visayas Sir January 4, 2013
Citizen4267647.png Jon873 Royal House of Luzon Sir February 20, 2013
PogiProf.jpg PogiProf Royal House of Luzon Sir January 4, 2013
Citizen5010913.jpg DrummerMike TBA Sir February 20, 2013

Positions

Dukes and Duchesses

The Members of the House with Filipino citizenship both ingame and real life, and has a level greater than or equal to 24 will assume the title of Duke or Duchess in English or Datu or Dayang-Dayang in Filipino. These Members are the ones who are eligible to choose and become the ruler of the House and vote for the next Monarch.

Counts and Countesses

Meanwhile, Members of the House with ingame citizenship different from Filipino but real life citizenship Filipino and has a level greater than or equal to 24 will assume the title of Count and Countess in English or Gat or Dayang in Filipino. These Members are included in choosing the Ruler of the House but they cannot become the Ruler. They can also vote for the next Monarch.

Barons and Baronesses

On the other hand, those with Filipino citizenship ingame but not in real life and has a level greater than or equal to 24 can assume the title of Baron or Baroness. They are also included in choosing the Ruler of the House but cannot become the Ruler. They can also vote for the next Monarch.

Knights and Dames

Those without Filipino citizenship either in real life or ingame and has a level greater than or equal to 24 can assume the title of Knight or Dame. They can vote for the Monarch but not join in their House's nomination.

Sir and Madam

Those who were removed from the royal family either because they left voluntarily, were kicked by the Monarch or were inactive for 30 days will receive the honorary title of Sir or Madam in English or Ginoo or Ginang in Filipino. This doesn’t give them any powers but is just a sign of respect to the former members of the royal family.

Esquire

Those that haven’t reached Level 24 yet but are qualified to be part of the royal family or are chosen by the Monarch to be part of the royal family will receive the title of Esquire. They can vote for the Monarch but not join in their House’s nomination.

The royal houses

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House of Luzon
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House of Visayas
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House of Palawan
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House of Mindanao

A royal house consists of at least one, but usually more monarchs who are regionally related to one another. Monarchs who are not regionally related to one another are usually deemed to belong to different houses, and each house is designated by a regional name which distinguishes it from other houses. A royal house consists of a head, represented by a Grand Duke or Duchess. Though, most members of each of the royal houses are non-hereditary related, all are considered part of the entire monarchic family.

Once a person is bestowed royal position, through a recommendation by a royal house and approval by the reigning Monarch, he is then assigned to a royal house. A rule has been established that once a monarch is accepted as a member of a royal house, he or she cannot transfer to the other royal houses.

Members of the royal houses are entitled to a vote during the election of a new reigning monarch, which is picked among all the Grand Dukes and Duchesses.

There are currently four monarchs leading four royal houses: Al Raposas retains his title as Grand Duke of Luzon since there is no qualified successor to the leadership of the house; dracopao, Grand Duke of Visayas.; Liana Paldrov, Grand Duke of Palawan; and BasilanWhiteDevil, Grand Duke of Mindanao.

Qualification to monarchy

All RL Filipinos will automatically be part of the royal family, unless they decline, then they will be eligible for the title of Sir/Madam. Other than that, it’s the Monarch’s decision on whether people can join the royal family or not. Also, all members of the royal family will be required to join the FB groups ePilipinas and/or ePhilippines else they will be kicked out from the royal family.

Others

Royal elections

First royal elections

Grand Duchess Kadayao of the Royal House of Palawan was proclaimed Queen after a two day election held on January 4 and 5, 2013. Grand Duchess Kadayao received 7 of 15 votes against other three Grand Dukes from the Royal Houses of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Second royal elections

Grand Duke Al Raposas of the Royal House of Luzon was proclaimed as the rightful successor in October 2016 after two months of qualified inability displayed by monarchy members designated in the line of succession.

Election summary

Election Queen
(January 4 & 5, 2013)
Nominated Lacon Yan,
Boy Pick Up,
Kadayao,
Prince Terence II
Results Kadayao (7 of 15 votes)
Prince Terence II (3 of 15 votes)
Lacon Yan (2 of 15 votes)
Boy Pick Up (1 of 15 votes)
Monarch Vote
Lacon Yan Kadayao
Boy Pick Up Boy Pick Up
Kadayao Prince Terence II
Prince Terence II Prince Terence II
Al Raposas Lacon Yan
DragoonXRyu Lacon Yan
Vincenzo Roque Kadayao
PogiProf Kadayao
Liana Paldrov Kadayao
Benedicto Powerlover Kadayao
Karding Sungkit Kadayao
Aurum Draconis Kadayao
BasilanWhiteDevil Prince Terence II
kdblitz N/A (Eligible to vote; Not present)
John Jurassic N/A (Eligible to vote; Not present)

The Royal Scribe

The Office of the Royal Scribe (ORS) serves as the official records keeper and spokesperson for the whole royal family. It is also the one that will announce when a Monarch or House Ruler is to be replaced, the one that can open the poll to replace the Monarch, and the one who will inform the Monarch on who are qualified and are not to be part of the royal family and on who should be removed from the royal family.

To be qualify as a Scribe, one has to be a member of the royal family and have the title of Baron and up. Since all the members of the Royal Scribe has been unable to continue their operations, the monarchy takes over the primary duties of the ORS until a new team is assembled.

References

  1. Invitation to the Coronation of the Queen of the Islands of the Philippines. Bamboo. Vincenzo Roque. Published January 4, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  2. Welcome the new king. Philippine Querier.
  3. News | It's Official: Terence is King. Erepublik Outsider. Ariel David Buena. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  4. Kingdom of Mindanao, No More?! The People Review. Comrad Joe. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  5. Mindanao Civil War Ends! Peacetalks Succesful! ARPM declared! The People Review. Comrad Joe. Retrieved January 7, 2013.

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