Rajah Colambu
| Colambu | |
|---|---|
| Rajah of Mazaua | |
Statue of Rajah Kolambu |
Rajah Colambu (or Kolambo) was a pre-colonial Filipino ruler of Limasawa (then called Mazaua) and/or Butuan who famously the first local ruler in the Archipelago to establish ties with the Spanish. Rajah Colambu is known for participating in the first Catholic Mass in the Philippines in March 31, 1521[1], and formed a blood compact with the Ferdinand Magellan[2], symbolizing early alliances and trade.[3]
Historical manuscripts about the Rajah is limited, mostly dependent on the records from Antonio Pigafetta (Relazione del primo viaggio intorno al mondo) and Francisco Albo (Diario de a bordo)[4]. From the limited records, it is understood that he is the brother of Rajah Siawi of the Kingdom of Butuan and was a cousin to Rajah Humabon of Cebu.[5]
References
- ^ Field, Richard J. (2006). "Revisiting Magellan's Voyage to the Philippines". Philippine Quarterly of Culture and Society. 34 (4): 313–337. ISSN 0115-0243.
- ^ "Blood Compact 500 Years Ago - 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines". 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines. Archived from the original on 2025-04-24. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ^ "Limasawa History". Province of Southern Leyte. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ^ Escalante, Rene (January 9, 2020). "The Final Report of the Mojares Panel" (PDF). Philippine Culture and Society.
- ^ Hoh, Anchi (2018-07-10). "Catholicism in the Philippines during the Spanish Colonial Period 1521-1898 | 4 Corners of the World". The Library of Congress. Retrieved 2026-01-25.