About the Salsila
A Salsila is a chain of lineage – a record of how families are connected across generations. It preserves not only names, but also relationships and places, so that descendants can remember where they came from and how they are related to one another.
This digital Salsila brings together the Tugaya lineage of Amtak and the Bacolod Grande branches through Bitiyara, presenting thirteen generations in one connected family history.
Scope of This Salsila
This Salsila focuses on one continuous family line with two main roots:
- The Tugaya line beginning with Amtak, traced down through thirteen generations to the present children and grandchildren.
- The Bacolod Grande branches that grow from Bitiyara and her siblings – including the Macaraya–Diamla–Tamano, Amanoddin, Cali-sa-Bacolod and Ina-i-Dalapi lines.
Other related families appear where the line naturally connects through marriage or descent, but the heart of the record remains this Tugaya–Bacolod chain.
How This Salsila Was Compiled
The names and relationships were compiled primarily from oral history sessions entrusted by elders, especially your late uncle, and additional interviews with knowledgeable relatives from Tugaya and Bacolod Grande.
- Oral narrations were written down and organized by generation.
- Separate notes and clan lists were merged into one working file.
- Where multiple versions existed, the most consistent and widely accepted account was used.
The result is not a “perfect” record, but a carefully assembled one – open to respectful corrections and additions.
Names, Spellings, and “Unnamed” Entries
The Salsila presents most people in first-name form only, without titles or honorifics. This keeps the focus on relationships and also respects privacy in the digital setting. In some cases, the oral record preserved the relationship but not the personal name.
In those situations, respectful placeholders are used, such as “Unnamed son,” “Unnamed daughter,” or “Unnamed child”. These entries mark that a person existed in the line, even if their name has not yet been recovered.
Spellings of Maranao names may vary between families and documents. A chosen spelling is used consistently in this site, but alternative spellings may be noted when they are widely known.
How to Read the Digital Salsila
The Salsila is presented in two main formats on this site:
- The Family Tree – Tugaya Lineage page shows the full text export of the Tugaya Salsila (Generations 1–13) as a searchable PDF.
- The Branches – Bacolod Grande page shows the Bacolod branches and Amanoddin clan in a similar searchable PDF format.
Inside each PDF, the search icon (🔍) in the PDF toolbar can be used to find specific first names. The website header search does not scan the contents of the PDFs, which is why on-page instructions guide visitors to the correct search tool.
For a summarized view of how generations connect, the Generations page provides a simplified overview of both the Tugaya and Bacolod sides.
Limitations and Incomplete Lines
Like any Salsila built from memories, this record has natural limitations. Some lines are very detailed, while others are brief or still incomplete.
- Certain descendants of Diamla (after Bitiyara) and other Bacolod families are still to be updated in the working file.
- Some branches have only partial information – a known parent but not all children, or siblings whose names are not fully remembered.
- Dates and places are not yet included unless they are clearly documented.
These gaps are not weaknesses, but invitations – spaces where future corrections and additional stories can be carefully added.
Updating and Correcting the Record
This Salsila is treated as a living document. When reliable new information is shared – especially direct corrections from family members – it can be included in future updates.
If you see a misspelling, a missing child, or a branch that should be clarified, please send your notes through the Contribute page. Whenever possible, include:
- The exact name as your family uses it
- How the person is related (child of, grandchild of, etc.)
- Any supporting document or family testimony you are comfortable sharing
Updates are made with care, so that the Salsila remains both accurate and respectful.
Respect, Privacy, and Proper Use
This Salsila is first and foremost a gift to the families it represents. It is created so that children, grandchildren, and future generations can remember their roots and recognize their relatives with clarity and pride.
The information here should be used with respect and care – not for gossip, division, or harmful comparison. Where living persons appear, they are shown primarily by first name and relationship, in order to balance remembrance with privacy.
By visiting this site, you are invited to become a partner in preserving the Salsila: reading it with gratitude, correcting it with kindness, and sharing it with the next generation in a spirit of unity.