HISTORY

Its name was adopted in memory and in honor of the late powerful ruler DATU AMAYBULYOK ALAMADA. He was the leader who fought against the foreign oppression and tyranny. The Datu was recognized as on of the fiery rulers by the Iranon and the Dalaman who were scattered throughout the northern part of the Municipalities of Pigcauayan, Libungan, Sultan Kudarat and in Kitacubong (now Poblacion) as the seat of his kingdom.

Prior to its creation as a Municipality, it was a resettlement area for HUKBALAHAP (Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon) surrenders. It was also a public land as declared by then President Elpidio Quirino on March 10,1953. It was declared as resettlement site under Proclamation No. 376. After its declaration, President Quirino designated the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to implement the “Land for the Landless Program.”

On January 1, 1954, the area was named GENIO EDCOR, pursuant to section 3 of General Order No. 409 GHQ., AFP; the name was in honor of the late M/SGT. Regino Genio who was ambushed in 1953 at Perido Edcor Farm in Angadunan, Isabela by the “Hukbong Magpapalaya ng Bayan sa Hapon.” From January 1, 1954 to August 6, 1961, Genio Edcor was a political subdivision by the Municipality of Midsayap. Mr. Samson B. Buenafe, a bonafide settler of Genio Edcor, represented the area in the Municipal Council of Midsayap.

During the nationwide reorganization in 1986, the first mayor in the name of Wenceslao Tabar Dela Cerna was brought by the EDSA revolution. President Corazon C. Aquino on her first term, replaced  the incumbent leaders, especially Marcos’ supporters by the Officer-in-Charge. From March 1986  to November 1987, Honorable Jesus N. Sacdalan  served as the first OIC. Mayor Wenceslao Tabar Dela Cerna was brought back in the 1988 election and served until 1992.

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION

The Municipality of Alamada is bounded on the north by the Province of Lanao del Sur, on the south by the Municipality of Libungan, on the East by the Municipality of Banisilan and on the west by the Municipality of Pigcawayan and Buldon of Maguindanao Province. The 78,750 hectares of land area was distributed to the 17 barangay. Generally , Alamada is highly elevated and its characterized by rolling, hilly and undulating terrain.

QUICK FACTS ON MUNICIPALITY OF ALAMADA

CLIMATE

The municipality belongs to the fourth type of climate. Rainfall is evenly throughout the year except on the months of May and September. Rainfall ranges from 73.63 to 96.88 inches.

NATURAL RESOURCES

MAJOR INDUSTRIES

Alamada is basically agricultural as its land is cultivated for corn, upland rice, bananas, palm oil, and rubber. Thus its people activities are devoted to agriculture. A corn producing municipality. Livestock and poultry production is also another agricultural activities.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

• Dulao Waterfalls located at Upper Dado, Alamada. It is approximately 100 meters drop of water and has a natural pool at the end of the drop of the water.
• Kitub-Bao Cave located at Kitub-Bao, Alamada. It has one entrance but 3 exit points, underground water, swallow birds, bats and other unknown insects could be found inside the cave.
• Mt. Opao located at Kitub-Bao, Alamada, specifically between the boundaries of Alamada and Banisilan. It is blessed with natural grown trees and source of cold spring water.

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