to Pampanga and Northern Samar after the Spanish assumed control of Manila. By Santiago's genealogical reckoning, prominent Lakan Dula descendants of the 20th century include the former Philippine Presidents Diosdado Macapagal and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, former Philippine Senate President Jovito Salonga, international stage celebrity Lea Salonga, pioneer Filipino industrialist Gonzalo Puyat, and former Philippine Senate President Gil Puyat. Legacy The Order of Lakandula is one of the highest honors given by the Republic of the Philippines. It is an order of political and civic merit, awarded in memory of Lakan Dula's dedication to the responsibilities of leadership, prudence, fortitude, courage and resolve in the service of one's people. The was the destroyer escort / frigate and is the only ex-USN Edsall''-class destroyer escort that served the Philippine Navy. It was also the flagship of the Philippine Navy from 1981 to 1988. Struck from the Navy List in 1988, it was still in use as a stationary barracks ship in Subic Bay as of 1999. A number of Lakan Dula elementary and secondary schools are named after Lakan Dula, notably in the City of Manila, and the Province of Pampanga, both closely associated with Banaw Lakan Dula. See also Tondo (historical polity) Rajah Sulayman Rajah Matanda Rajahnate of Maynila Rajah Sultan Datu Lakan History of the Philippines History of the Philippines (900–1521) Philippine revolts against Spain References Filipino paramount rulers Filipino datus, rajas and sultans History of the Philippines (900–1565) People of Spanish colonial Philippines People from Tondo, Manila Paramilitary Filipinos 16th-century conflicts Tagalog people 1503 births 1575 deaths Converts to Roman Catholicism from Islam Filipino Roman Catholics Filipino former Muslims Filipino people of Malay descent