Bayang, Lanao del Sur | The Ministry of Public Order and Safety and the local government of Bayang Municipality, Lanao del Sur commemorated the 120th anniversary of the Battle of Bayang known as “Padang Karbala” on 2 May 2022 at Barangay, Sultan Pandapatan, Bayang, Lanao del Sur, the same day that the Eid’l Fitr (end of Ramadhan) is coincidentally being celebrated worldwide. Around 400 individuals from different barangays of Bayang composed of Bangsamoro leaders, Sultans, religious leaders, youth and historians came to reminisce the historical narrative of the Battle of Bayang (Padang Karbala) after observing the Eid’l Fitr celebration.
The Battle of Bayang was the first and fiercest battle between the Moro and the American army in the Philippines that happened on May 2, 1902. Moros fought against the American rule during the Philippine-American War in order to protect their homeland, among others.
MPOS Director-General Atty. Al-Rashid L. Balt said: “We gather to respect and honor the courage of our great ancestors and dedicated this to their memories so that their bravery will never be forgotten.”
MPOS will continue to commemorate historical events to preserve the truth about the Bangsamoro history in line with the correction of historical injustices against the Bangsamoro.
