Jun 26, 2022 · Datu Kalon, to promote interfaith and cultural solidarity among Yakans and non-Yakans, organized the yearly "Paglam-Lamihan" gathering in the old Lamitan to celebrate good harvest and peace.

Datu Kalun consolidated the Yakans, led battles against the slave-raiders from Jolo, and rid Basilan's eastern coast of pirates and marauders.

Pedro "Datu Kalun" Javier Cuevas is regarded as the founding father of Lamitan. His parents, Sebastian Cuevas and Gregoria Javier, gave birth to him on May 6, 1845, in Bacoor, Cavite. Pedro was a passionate young man who cherished his hometown and was pious.

Datu Kalun, also spelled as Datu Calun (Jawi: داتو كالون, originally born as Pedro Javier Cuevas, May 6, 1845 - July 16, 1904) was a Philippine militant, and the Founder Father of Lamitan in the Province of Basilan.

PEDRO JAVIER CUEVAS- kilala bilang si Datu Kalun ng Lamitan, Basilan " The Founding Father of Lamitan". Isinilang noong 1845 sa Bacoor, Cavite (Ligas) kina Sebastian Cuevas at Gregoria Javier....

Datu Kalun – born Pedro Cuevas Javiér on May 6, 1845 from Bacoor, Cavite. Ruler of the Island of the Basilan and the Yakans in Mindanao , defeated the real Datu Kalun after a Yakan-Chavacano confrontation, assumed the title and converted his line to Catholicism.

Jun 26, 2022 · Who was Datu Kalun? Datu Kalun belonged to a wealthy and educated Christian family in Cavite. At 27, he was incarcerated and sentenced to death, along with two companions, for their militant activities against Spain and for their involvement in the 1872 Cavite Uprising.

Datu Kalun’s strenuous physical life from his teenage days drained him of vigour. He passed away in Lamitan, Basilan on July 16, 1904 at the age of 59. He was succeeded by his nephew Gabino Cuevas Pamaran known as Datu Murusalun.

Datu Kalun Shrine Built as a tribute to a famous Yakan leader and founder of Lamitan. A few meters away from the Kaluns Park the shrine serve as the resting place of the late Pedro J. Museo ng Lamitan which showcases the Lami-lamihan Festival.

Oct 11, 2016 · Datu Kalun is an important name in the history of Lamitan. The latter founded the city of Lamitan. For those who want to trace the history of this city (and if you're fascinated with historical trails), visit his tomb in Lamitan.