Datu Taupan

(Balanguigui, c. 1848)

Also known as Panglima Taupan, he was the leader of the Sama Balangingi of Zamboanga , Basilan and Tonquil island. He fought for the independence of his people against Spanish incursions and launched raid against Spanish settlements. In 1848 , Spanish forces using modern gunboats finally took Balanguigui Islands after a fierce battle. Datu Taupan and his followers were captured and were relocated to Isabela province  in Northern Luzon.