The Magdiwang Nation

## Mancomunidad de Magdiwang

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**Magdiwang officially known as The Commonwealth Magdiwang (***Filipino: Sampamahalaan ng Magdiwang, Spanish: Mancomunidad de Magdiwang***)** is a country situated in the **South East Asia** specifically in the **Las Islas Filipinas**. It is one of the first countries within South East Asia to gain its Independence From the Spanish and later on becoming the  the **"Pearl of the Orient".**

The Country was formerly a Revolutionary Faction under the Katipunan led by Mariano y Alvarez and also a **Sangguniang bayan** in the Katipunan. The Group fought in the **Philippine Revolution** and played a Major Role in the Revolution and eventually becoming the Katipunan's Revolutionary Council. The Faction would be one of the Heading factions in the **great divide of the Katipunan** eventually leading into the **Katipon Civil War**. Magdiwang will be temporarily relocated to Surigao and also the Zamboanga Province. They would eventually push up north and take over Intramuros in the Process.

## Prominent Locations

### The Tree Tigers of the East Orient

The Three Tigers of the East Orient is the Commonwealth's three Main Islands which are the Mainland, Las Islas Filipinas/Commonwealth Isles, Federative Dominion of Borneo, and Confederacy of Insulindia

#### The Commonwealth Isles

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Initially starting as a revolutionary group, Magdiwang has evolved from a faction of the defunct Katipunan to a new Nation, becoming the first to break free from their colonist in South East Asia. Later on, becoming the Pearl of the Orient and the center of Economic and Industrial development in the region during the Economic Miracle.

#### The Federative Dominion of Borneo, Kalimantan & Suluwest

The East Indies were taken by Magdiwang Forces and local insurgents during The Asian Spring of 1888. It wasn't until 1906 when the locals experience their first taste of freedom, however. With the signing of The Treaty of Brunei. which integrated numerous territorial dependencies and colonies into a Crown Dominion.

#### Confederacy of Insulindia

Insulindia is supposed to be included in the 1906 treaty, but opposition from the National Assembly along with the growing rivalries between the Industrialize north and the agricultural south of the East Indies persuaded the East Indies Committee to separate the two regions. Insulindia became a hub for advanced fishery and rice farming which would contribute to their development later on.

## The Nation History

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Originally they were a minor Political faction within the Katipunan later on becoming a major group in the Magdiwang-Magdalo Rivalry, the first shot was fired by the Magdalo causing **Magdiwang** to defend and lose its northern territories within a span of a few weeks. They would be relocated to Mindanao to train and start pushing **Magdalo** and eventually reaching their base of operations and exiling Magdalo High Command.

## The Politics & Government

### The Head of State

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The Supremo is the Head of State of the Country, The Supremo is equivalent to the Cromwellian Era of the title called "Lord Protector". He is responsible for ruling the entire country along with the help of his Privy Council and the government.

### **The Government**

The **Government of the Commonwealth of Magdiwang** is the country's official Government. It primarily consists of the Executive Branch, National Assembly, and Judiciary Branch. But overall control of the country is by the Supremo itself.

#### The Executive Branch

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The **Executive Branch** (Spanish: *Rama ejecutiva*) (Filipino:*Kataas-taasang Sanggunian)* is the main Executive Branch within the Commonwealth's Government
it is primarily composed of the **Ministers** and the Prime Minister himself. They are responsible for implementing laws and controlling every aspect of the Commonwealth.

#### The National Assembly

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The **National Assembly** (Spanish: *Asamblea Nacional*) (Filipino: *Batasang Pambansa*) is the legislature of the National Government of Magdiwang. It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the Chamber of Representatives (*Kamara*), and an upper body, the Council of Peers (Konseho).

### **Politics**

The Country would possess a **multi-party system**, with Ideological ranging from centrism to radical ones. The Partido Nacionalista is the first political party to ever form, consisting of bands of conservatives, liberals, progressives, and centrists. The Partido Socialista Obrero Filipina and El Pueblo Federacion act as an opposition party under a coalition, opposing the **Partido Nacionalista**. Despite this, the Partido Nacionalista still remains one of the influential dominant parties in the National Assembly.

## Aristocracy

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The Commonwealth also has its Aristocracy or **Maharlika**'s primarily composed of Businessmen, People from rich Angkans, and politicians. The Commonwealth's Aristocracy uses traditional titles and also a little mix of Spanish Aristocratic titles. Titles are given by the Supremo or someone who's higher than them or sometimes being married into one.

## Economy

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The Economy of the Commonwealth was not very stable in its early days, The Supremo and Cabinet always faced major backlashed but all of those were solved until major economic reformers entered the scene which would start the "**Pearl of the Orient**" era, this would cause the Commonwealth's sudden economic growth.

## Society

I Die For Ambasing, We die for the Supremo, WE DIE FOR THE COMMONWEALTH

## Military & Law Enforcement

> *Main Article: Fuerzas Armadas de Magdiwang & Ministerio de Guerra*
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The Commonwealth's Military is one of the first professional Militaries in Asia, the military traces its lineage to 1868 and was fully established in 1874, the Military is headed by the **Ministerio de Guerra** under it the Fuerzas Armadas with three active Branch of Service, The Army, Navy and the Sandatahanes

## Foreign Relations

Foreign Relations of Magdiwang

* United States of America (Estados Unido) - Magdiwang would open their relations in late 1872, although America was not in favor of Magdiwang initially due to their "Monarchy like leadership", they would start backing Magdiwang after failed negotiations with the Magdalo, one of them would Arthur Dalton, the Diplomat who would become the 6th Marshal within the Armed Forces.