Mangubat (Mang-gubat) (Spanish: Guerrear); is a Hispanic Filipino surname of Mactan Island origin which means " TO WAGE WAR " in Cebuano language.
It belongs to a noble lineage according to Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent the Cronista Rey de Armas of the Kingdom of Spain, and the last King of Arms appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Justice.
According to Don Gonzalo Lavin del Noval King of Arms of the Kingdom of Spain, genealogist and Lawyer, the Mangubat Spanish heraldry or the Royal Arms of the family, is an Azure shield, a gold pike (weapon) or pica, set on stick and positioned vertically at the center of the shield.
As a surname it predated the year 1849 Claveria's Decree. Restricted and exclusively used for the male lines of Rajah Mangubat who was the king of Mactan, son and successor of Lapu-Lapu in the 16th century to avoid any false claims to special rights and privileges belonging only to the Spanish conquerors, knights, Lords and nobles/
When the kingdom of Mactan joined the Spanish Empire in late 1560s, led by Rajah Mangubat the inhabitants of Mactan Island left the Island together with the Spaniards to wage war for the conquest of Luzon, Mindanao, Borneo, and all the other Islands for the purpose of unifying the archipelago originally composed of several independent kingdoms and dominions with peoples of different cultures, religions, languages and ethnic backgrounds into one single state with one central government known as the Spanish East Indies.
recounted by Fr. Juan de Medina in his writing in year 1630 as the most warlike race of people in the archipelago on the accounts of their war exploit and service in conquering the country
Their war stories, conquests, and achievements are displayed on the Mangubat's Coat of Arms blazoned by the Spanish king of Arms and accorded by Emperador Philip II of Spain of the Iberian Union
The successful territorial and political integration of pre-Hispanic kingdoms eventually led to Filipino Nationalism, and Filipino Nationhood that later became a separate and new independent country in year 1946.
Etymology
The term is ancient, appearing in both noun and verb forms in the books contemporaneous with the pintados age.
A mangubat was a man who left his homeland, family, and people mainly for war adventure, for tattooing, for honor and fame, and for the spoils of war, with the implication that he planned to return home with his newly won fortune and fame. It does not include the concept of staying in the place one has conquered for in the Pintados culture for one to have a tattoo one must prove himself in battle.
The word existed in both a noun form (mangubat, the person traveling for war adventure) and a verb form (mangubat, to travel for war or participate in one of these adventures).
Mangubat when related to a name, it usually means marauders, pirates and warriors in the Visayas. Antonio de Morga, in his book published in 1609 Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas (Events of the Philippine Islands), mentions that the term means "to go to war and raid for plunder" and described the native as "a race less inclined to agriculture, skillful in navigation and eager for war and raids for pillage and booty". the term was also used by Francisco Baltazar (1778–1862) in his 1838 book Florante at Laura to means "to go for battle". The term is derived from two Filipino words – the verb mang (to do) and the noun gubat (war). "Gubat" is a common word for war in the language of the Visayans, the ancient Tagalog, the Ilocano people, the Igorot people, in Mindanao, and in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
Coat of arms
Symbolism
The Azure or light blue in color like that of a (clear and cloudless sky). In old times blue was a rare and the most expensive colour therefore only reserved for royalty and the wealthy. That's why in heraldry it is often associated with nobility,
it also signifies Justice, Truth, strength, steadfastness, Zeal, and Loyalty to the Spanish Empire.
The Pica or Pike is a weapon primarily used by frontline soldiers from the middle ages up to the year 1750s. In Heraldry it symbolizes Honorable Warrior and Valiant Knight; war front liners; the emblem of gallant Military and Knightly service, and The perfection of Martial affairs.
In contrast to the lance that stands for " Strength and Prudence". The pike symbolizes "Military Valor, Strength, and Prudence".
The Oro or gold color of the Pica(pike weapon) means of royal descent or nobility(Hidalguia) in general.
The Palo or stick means Jurisdiction, authority, and dominion. It also represents the Knight's Lance. It also signifies the surmounted mast which the lords put in front of their castles or fortresses as a symbol of jurisdiction Abs and dominion.
Old families of Mactan Island year 1700s
1.) Adlawan 2.) Baguio 3.) Balansag 4.) Habagat or Jabagat 5.) Lumongsud 6.) Mangubat 7.) Malang 8.) Maglinte 9.) Patalinjug or Patalinghug 10.) Quilantang 11.) Quilaton 12.) Silawan 13.) Tampus 14.) Tumulac or Tumulak 15.) Tajanlangit 17.) Maligdong
Legacy
Rajah Mangubat and his men specifically the people of Mactan played a significant role in the founding and demarcation of the Philippine Territories under the union of the Spanish Empire
Starting from Cebu they traveled and subdued other regions, Islands, independent kingdoms, and dominions, annexing them to the Philippine territory which was originally composed only of the Islands of Cebu
They served as war frontliners (Picadores)
They Founded and Established organized Hispanic settlements throughout the archipelago, and helped In pacifying or repelling rebellions and war of secession against the newly established centralized governance
Although they did not stayed in the place conquered or annexed but continued In their war journey and in establishing pueblos, they however appointed local leaders (Cabeza) to govern the newly established organized region
In recognition the Spanish Empire which was under the Hapsburg Spain declared them as Hidalgos (nobles) who establishes Hispanic towns and cities
"Their weapons consist of large knives curved like cutlasses (Lagarao or Sanggot?), spears (Bancao, bangkaw) and caraças (shields). They employ the same kinds of boats as the inhabitants of Luzon. They have the same occupations, products, and means of gain as the inhabitants of all the other islands (i.e. Islands of the Visayas and Mindanao). These Visayans which they call Mangubat are a race less inclined to agriculture, and are skilful in navigation, and eager for war and raids for pillage and booty. Mangubat, this means "the same as like to go out for plunder / raid."
Dissemination The majority of the people with the surname Mangubat can be found in Batangas, Cavite, Bantayan Island, Daanbantayan, Mactan Island, and Zamboanga del sur
People with the surname
The time when the Philippines was still part of the Spanish Empire, the Spanish government recognized the authority of pre-Spanish kings in the Philippine archipelago, who then became known as cabezas (meaning Chief or Head) during the Hispanization of the region. From 1565 up to the 1780s the title of Cabeza was hereditary, passing to the oldest son from the first Datu (Kings) who became the first cabezas. The position was passed down hereditarily for up to three generations. The earliest Baptismal book in Mactan Island recorded successive titles of cabeza or Don from Francisco Mangubat, Lazarino Mangubat, and Lorenzo Mangubat.
Rajah Mangubat – (year 1565) was a sovereign of the Kingdom of Mactan. Mangubat - (floruit 1590) - from Leyte? - mentioned and referenced by Fr. Antonio Sanchez as one of the "Grandes" (old term for Grandee) - meaning a Spanish nobleman of higher rank in Spanish and Portuguese nobility in his book "Vocabulario de la Lengua Bisaya". written around (1590s-1616) Published year 1711. Lazaro Mangubat – (Born 1580), was a Gobernador of Cebu; founder of the Lawis Government, and the town of Opon in year 1630, he was also one of the Arm Bearers or Armigers in the Spanish Empire towards the middle of the 17th century. Alonso Mangubat - (fl. 1636) was a captain of an infantry unit composed of Filipinos that formed part of the Spanish forces to the Mollucas
BATANGAS
Francisco Mangubat - (Born 1635)- Batangas son of Borme Mangubat y Catongal"Philippines, Catholic Church Records, 1615-1985", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:666H-1L6G : 20 January 2022), Francisco Mangubat, 20 de diciembre de 1638 Lorenzo Mangubat - (Born 1635)- Batangas Alvaro Mangubat - (Born 1635)- Batangas Lucas Mangubat – (fl. year 1690), was an Alcalde Mayor/Gobernador of Batangas year 1690. Juan Mangubat y Manigbas - (floruit year 1674) - was a Alcalde Mayor/Gobernador from Batangas. Bernardo Mangubat - (Born 1685) Batangas son of Juan Mangubat"Philippines, Catholic Church Records, 1615-1985", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:666C-72HM : 20 January 2022), Bernardo Mangubat, 1685. Diego Mangubat - (Born 1652)- Batangas"Philippines, Catholic Church Records, 1615-1985", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:666H-L4VY : 20 January 2022), Diego Mangubat, 1652.
BOHOL
Blas Mangubat - (floruit year 1672) - a native from Panglao, Bohol (former Cebu province). mentioned in year 1672 as one of the merchants who supplied coco trees for the construction of the Convent of Santo Nino. The convent's construction was sponsored and founded by Magdalena Briones de Herrera. Eleutherio Mangubat - (floruit year 1768) - Panglao, Bohol
Tanay, Rizal
Maria Condeza - (born 1657) daughter of Juan Mangubat, Tanay, Rizal
PAMPANGA CITY
Augustina Mangubat y Mija - (born 1653)- Mexico, Pampanga daughter of Marcos Mangubat"Philippines, La Union, Diocese of San Fernando de La Union, 1801-1984", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6635-TP9Y : 23 December 2021), Augustina Mangubat Mija, julio de 1673. Andres Mangubat - (floruit 1678)- Mexico, Pampanga
ILOCOS NORTE
Pascual Mangubat (floruit year 1712) Paoay, Ilocos Norte
ILO-ILO
Augustin Damacio Mangubat (born 1722) Jaro, Iloilo City Son of Juan Mangubat of iloilo "Philippines Births and Baptisms, 1642-1994", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FNSF-9V7 : 11 February 2020), Juan Mangubat in entry for Augustin Damacio Mangubat, 1722.
MACTAN ISLAND
Don Francisco Adlauan Mangubat (floruit year 1680-1745) - was a Maestre de Campo, Mactan, Cebu "Philippines Births and Baptisms, 1642-1994", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/sources/P7DC-NTB) Don Lazarino Mangubat - (floruit year 1738), son of Francisco Mangubat, was a Cabeza of Mactan, Cebu "Philippines Births and Baptisms, 1642-1994", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/sources/G6LP-233) Don Lorenzo Mangubat – (born in 1754), son of Lazarino Mangubat, was a cabeza of Opon( Now Lapu–Lapu City Evaristo Mangubat - (born in 1762), Lapu-Lapu City, son of Lazarino Mangubat "Philippines Births and Baptisms, 1642-1994", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/sources/PQKK-BF3) Simona Leocadia Mangubat - (born in 1804), Lapu-Lapu City, daughter of Evaristo Mangubat, married to mestizo Espanol Liberato de la Serna of the De la Serna family. She is the mother of the first Rito de la Serna in Opon. "Philippines Births and Baptisms, 1642-1994", database, FamilySearch https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/sources/PQ97-SDB) Don Antonio Mangubat Floruit year 1784, was a Cabeza of Opon (Lapu-Lapu City) Don Antonino Mangubat - (floruit year 1884-1885) Cabeza of Opon Antonio Mangubat – (year 1898) Mactan Island Cabeza Spanish Government; (year 1902) Mactan Island first appointed Municipal President U.S. Regime. (Mactan Island last Cabeza (Spanish regime); 1st municipal president (American regime)until year 1902.