occasions, such a one enjoyed more followers and men; and the others were under his leadership, even if they were chiefs. These latter retained to themselves the lordship and particular government of their own following, which is called barangay among them. They had datos and other special leaders [mandadores] who attended to the interests of the barangay." Prominent historical examples Prominent Sultans Sultan Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat Prominent Thimuay Thimuay Gumabongabon Thimuay Imbing Prominent Lakans Bunao Lakan Dula Lakan Tagkan Prominent Rajahs Rajah Humabon Rajah Kalamayin Rajah Ache Rajah Sulayman See also Paramount Ruler - for generic use of the term (outside the Philippines) Sultan#Southeast and East Asia Thimuay Lakan Raja#Usage outside India Barangay state Lacandola Documents Footnotes References History of the Philippines (900–1565) Filipino paramount rulers Filipino nobility