Republic of the Philippines)
Province of Zamboanga del Norte) S.S
SWORN STATEMENTS
(Testimony of Elder)
I, Timuay MODINO M. BOLUBA, married and a resident of
Datagan, Siayan, Zamboanga Del Norte, after having duly
sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and state:
1. Question (Q): What is the name of your Ancestral Domain?
Answer (A): Siayan Lupa Pusaka, in Subanen language, it
literally means the Ancestral Domain of Siayan;
2. Q: Are you the owner of a portion of the Domain?
A: Yes, I it rom my parents in Siayan;
3. Q: How many years have you stayed in the area?
A: 54 years, since I was born in here;
4. Q: Were your ancestors also occupants/owners of the same
land?
A: Yes;
5. Q: What proofs could you provide us to show that your
ancestors were indeed one of the earliest settlers/owners
of the land and their long-term occupation of the area?
A: The burial grounds of my grandparents. The old cemetery
contained the grave of my father. We have our upland
ricefield. My ancestors usedd to hunt fish in the Loyao
creek,and Sapa Gimbongan and also Mount Mahayag is our
hunting ground;
6. Q: As one of the owners of the land, could you identify the
landmarks indicating the boundaries of your ancestral
domain?
A: Mount Mahayag, Litokong Creek (boundary of Brgys.
Datagan and Sayaw), Brgy. Nato, boundary of
Sindangan.Brgy. Nato the adjacent of brgy.Inuman. Manok
mountain with lake above is the boundary of Roxas
Municipality. The municipality of Katipunan boundary is the
mountain known as Buko-buko sa kabayo. The boundary in
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the municipality of Dumingag is within the portion of Brgy.
Seriac, Siayan. The municipality of Midsalip is the existing
boundary. The boundary with the municipality of Bayog is the
existing boundary in the western side. The boundary with the
Sindangan Ancestral domain is the Tolalo Mountain;
7. Q: Do you know of any existing pacts and agreements
concerning boundaries entered into by your community with
other ICCs/IPs?
A: Yes, the leaders from the municipalities of Jose Dalman,
Katipunan, Dumingag, Bayog, Sindangan, Midsalip, and
Roxas went here n the year 2011 to agree on our respective
boundaries;
8. Q: Please identify parts of the Domain which are usually
used for subsistence purposes and traditional activities?
A: The area in barangays Domagok, Pangi, Gibo are rich in
Uway and for river fishing;
9. Q: What are the rituals, customs, and traditions of your
community?
A: Ganilang, Pasungco, Magdulay, Kano Lupa, Balayag, Kano
Bata, Buklog, Samaya, Buklog Palunto, and Buklog Pangamo;
10. Q: Is there an existing Political Structure/ Institution
in the community? How are the leaders/elders chosen?
A: Yes, thru Tondoon, or appointment by the leader;
11. Q: Please identify other existing families/ clans in your
community who also been in long term possession in and
ownership of parts of the Domain?
A: They are the clans bearing the following surnames:
Ladiagonong Lubac Sangcaon
Anugon Lirazan Ames
Insag Sumangcad Alingay
Sigiding Antapon Andulom
Andaas Boloba Antawan
Atsoy Arama Sambran
Bagisan Gomonong Andaling
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Anting Tulawe Egwanan
Otao Aloc Dumay
Ganduyo Dango Tameron
Sebuco Taata Arnates
Maricol Badion Lanqilan
Camangcas Alas Gantiao
Caindog Motil Tanyap
Lumawas Alicayos Abe
Edias Patecion Owel
Simbulnan Anghoy Tanducan
Simbulan Anatawan Omikrol
Sumampong Andawe
Luason Dalangon
Guile Lantiagan
Bagot Otokan
Corpuz Ambalas
Gantom Tabo
12. Q: Are there titled properties within the Domain?
Please identify, if there is any.
A: Yes, Allon Lumawas, Dipao Antagon, Angeles Matil, Pekel
Boluba, Lorenzo Andili, Agustin Lumawas;
I am executing this sworn statement to attest the veracity
of the foregoing statements and for whatever legal purpose or
purposes that they may serve;
I have hereunto set my hand this ____ of ____________
at_____________, Philippines.
Timuay MODINO M. BOLUBA
Affiant
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