Campo Islam () is a barangay in Zamboanga City, Philippines. It is located in Baliwasan Geographical District at the Legislative District I.
Campo Islam, along with Taluksangay, Rio Hondo, and Recodo, is one of the oldest Muslim villages on the tip of the Zamboanga Peninsula, most of these Muslim villages are mainly built on water.
Etymology
The name Campo Islam comes from the
Malay language word
Kampung Islam, which means 'Islamic Village'. Therefore, this barangay is inhabited by a majority of the
Filipino Muslim known as the
.
Because even though it is located on the Zamboanga Peninsula, which is known to be mostly inhabited by indigenous
Subanon people, in the southern coastal area, the inhabitants are the indigenous
Sama-Bajau,
Tausug people, and
Yakan people peoples. Likewise, the Bajau people (identical to Samal) who sail the
Basilan Strait to look for fish, coral and shellfish, they live on colorful
vinta (sailboats) and take shelter in stilt houses near the coast during storms.
History
This barangay was established on August 29, 1935. On that day, Governor
Frank Murphy declared Lot 290 as Reservation, specifically for the use of the
Moro people, based on Proclamation No. 841. Lot 290, is currently "Campo Islam Panamin (Seaside)". This is a step towards the Samal Resettlement Project initiated by the Presidential Assistant on Cultural Minorities (PANAMIN).
The place that was eventually called Campo Islam was originally a native village of the Samal that resembled a forest, had a swamp in the middle of its area and was approximately 40 meters in diameter.
In 1935, Americans mistakenly referred to the Samal people and Bajau people as the Moros. The goal is to meet the needs of the indigenous population, not to classify adherents of Islam. Later, the Zamboanga City Government ordered the resettlement of the Muslim population of Magay and Cawa-Cawa to the reservation (1936–1939). The resettlement was led by several well-known Muslim leaders at that time, including Raja Muda Mandi, Datu Facundo, Datu Taupan, and Imam Utama Amping. The strong leadership of these traditional leaders has turned the barrio into an active and well-organized barangay.
On the other hand, local Muslim chiefs known as panglima () were responsible for the administration of the neighboring communities, Stanvac and Lower Calarian. Several of the leading figures among them was Panglima Maruji, Panglima Jikiri, and Panglima Absari.
In January 1956, based on RA 1408, Imam Utama Amping was elected the first elected Barrio Lieutenant in Campo Islam.
Over time the continuous migration of people from nearby islands and provinces has transformed this community into a bustling and densely populated barangay. Some prominent migrations are the Japanese occupation in the 1940s, the conflict between the and the Blackshirts in the 1960s, and the MNLF Moro conflict against the Philippine government.
Currently, Barangay Campo Islam is divided into four , namely Campo Islam Panamin, Campo Islam Kasalatan, Stanvac, and Lower Calarian. The entire barangay was declared an Industrial Area based on Zoning Regulation No. 29 of 1978, despite strong opposition from the residents.
In April 2004, Zamboanga City was divided into two congressional districts. Barangay Campo Islam is part of the first congressional district or west coast district, along with 35 other barangays.
Government
Barangay elected officers (2007–2010)
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Barangay Captain:
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Barangay Councilors:
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Lea K. Alih
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Safari S. Taradji
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Habib Faizal B. Jamalul
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Yacob M. Amsan
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Abdulmutalib H. Usab
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Jul-Ahmad J. Indanan
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Sahadil S. Gustaham
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Barangay Secretary:
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Barangay Treasurer:
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SK Chairperson:
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SK Councilors:
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Nurwiza K. Abdula
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Mohamad Mahabassal S. Sampang
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Ann-Reza T. Hassan
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Mohammad Saddam S. Pungutan
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Rahima I. Dahamban
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Rhenalyn D. Majid
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Adela H. Ambutong
Barangay elected officers (2010–2013)
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Barangay Captain:
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Barangay Councilors:
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Habib Faizal B. Jamalul
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Safari S. Taradji
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Nazhive T. Jikiri
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Yacob M. Amsan
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Abdulmutalib H. Usab
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Nader M. Jalani
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Nuridjam K. Abdula
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SK Chairperson:
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Sitti Nur-Mariam S. Sampang
Barangay elected officers (2013–2016)
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Barangay Captain:
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Barangay Councilors:
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Nazhive T. Jikiri
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Abdulmutalib H. Usab
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Nuridjam K. Abdula
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Sahabil S. Gustaham
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Alkhami E. Amping
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Nader M. Jalani
Barangay elected officers (2016–2019)
Unknown
Barangay elected officers (2019–2021)
Barangay elected officers (2021–2024)
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Barangay Captain:
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Barangay Councilors:
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Mubin M. Amsan
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Alrashid J. Sarabi
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Nuridjam K. Abdula
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Abdulbaki A. Sandag
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Alkhami E. Amping
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Nader M. Jalani
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Leah K. Alih
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Harija S. Anas
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Barangay Secretary:
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Barangay Treasurer:
Barangay elected officers (2024–2027)
Unknown
Geography
Barangay Campo Islam has an area of 26.2606 ha (0.26 km²).
[ Note: The land area information posted in this unofficial resource is unverified.] It is bordered by Barangay San Jose Gusu to the north, Barangay Baliwasan to the east, Barangay Calarian to the west, and the
Basilan Strait to the south.
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Administratively, Barangay Campo Islam can be divided into four , namely:
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Campo Islam Kasalatan
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Campo Islam Panamin
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Lower Calarian
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Stanvac
Demographics
In 2010, the population was 11,237, then increased to 12,552 in 2015.[ The majority of the population of this barangay are Moro people, especially the Sama-Bajau, Tausug people, and Yakan people peoples. There are also Maranao people and Maguindanao peoples who migrated from their origins due to Moro conflict with the Philippine government in the 1970s.]
The common language used is Chavacano, as a lingua franca also in Zamboanga City, but other languages are also used on a rarer scale, such as Tausug language, Samal language, and Yakan language languages.
See also
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List of barangays in Zamboanga City
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Maharlika Village
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Islam in the Philippines
