Conversation so far:
What were the pre-colonial principalías principalities?
The barangays in some coastal places in Panay, Manila, Cebu, Jolo, and Butuan were already established principalities (Kinadatuan) before the coming of the Spaniards.
How did pre-colonial principalities affect the government?
What are some interesting aspects about the Principalia article?
The duty of the datus was to rule and govern their subjects and followers.

Question: What did the chiefs recieve?
Self-contained rewrite: What did the pre-colonial chiefs of the Philippines receive?