Monarchy of the Philippines
Template:Monarchy of the Philippines 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 Queen Kadayao, and the members of the Royal Houses of Luzon, Visayas, Palawan, and Mindanao.[1]
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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.[2] 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 King and of the members of th Royal Family.[3] The aftermath of the civil war caused the establishment of a new autonomous entity Autonomous Region of the People’s Mindanao, which replaced the monarchy with a civilian-led government.[4]
The monarchy
Reigning monarch
Responsibilities
The royal family
Currently, the Royal Family is composed of the Queen, 3 Grand Dukes, 8 Dukes, 1 Duchess, and 2 Barons:
| Name | House membership | Royal position | Monarch since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50px | Kadayao | Royal House of Palawan | Queen | January 4, 2013 January 11, 2013 (Coronation) |
| 50px | Lacon Yan | Royal House of Luzon | Grand Duke | January 4, 2013 |
The royal houses
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 King or Queen, 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 three monarchs leading three royal houses: Lacon Yan, Grand Duke of Luzon; Boy Pick Up, Grand Duke of Visayas; and Prince Terence II, Grand Duke of Mindanao. The royal house of Palawan is currently unrepresented as the former Grand Duchess Kadayao was proclaimed the Queen of the monarchy and the head of the entire royal family.
Others
Royal elections
| Date | January 4, 2013 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominated | Lacon Yan | Boy Pick Up | Kadayao | Prince Terence II |
| Votes Received | 2 of 15 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 15 | 3 of 15 |
| Voted for | Al Raposas, DragoonXRyu |
Boy Pick Up | Vincenzo Roque, PogiProf, Liana Paldrov, Benedicto Powerlover, Karding Sungkit, Aurum Draconis, Lacon Yan |
Prince Terence II, BasilanWhiteDevil, Kadayao |
| Did not vote | kdblitz and John Jurassic | |||
| Result | Kadayao proclaimed as the Queen | |||
The Royal Scribe
References
- ↑ Invitation to the Coronation of the Queen of the Islands of the Philippines. Bamboo. Vincenzo Roque. Published January 4, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
- ↑ News | It's Official: Terence is King. Erepublik Outsider. Ariel David Buena. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ↑ Kingdom of Mindanao, No More?! The People Review. Comrad Joe. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ↑ Mindanao Civil War Ends! Peacetalks Succesful! ARPM declared! The People Review. Comrad Joe. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
