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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?

Question: What are some interesting aspects about this article?
Self-contained rewrite: What are some interesting aspects about the Principalia article?