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Heritage · Malidegao, Special Geographic Area
Fort Pikit
An 1893 Spanish stone fort on a hilltop, a National Historical Landmark since 2012.
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Heritage in Malidegao, Special Geographic Area
An 1893 Spanish stone fort on a hilltop, a National Historical Landmark since 2012.
Heritage
Traced to its sources since the guide was written.
Safety in Special Geographic Area
Treat as you would the neighbouring Maguindanao del Sur municipalities: arrange through local contacts and the LGU, and do not travel here on spec. Administrative arrangements are still settling, which affects everything from who to ask for permission to who answers the phone.
About this place
The Spanish built Fort Pikit in 1893 during their campaign against the Moro. It has two towers fitted for artillery and a rubble wall 38 metres on each side, and was meant to hold an officer, 60 infantrymen and 6 artillerymen.
It changed hands again and again: the Americans took it in 1902, then the Philippine Constabulary, the Japanese in the Second World War and the Allies after them. The Philippine Army and later the Marines used it until 2007.
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The National Historical Commission declared it a National Historical Landmark in 2012. Its barangays voted to join the Bangsamoro in 2019, and since 2024 the fort lies in the new municipality of Malidegao in the Special Geographic Area.
What to do
Walk round the 1893 walls and towers
The fort has 2 artillery towers and a rubble wall 38 metres on each side; watch your footing, and do not climb on loose masonry.
en.wikipedia.orgFind it on the hill behind the municipal hall
The fort stands on a hill behind the Pikit municipal hall, facing the national highway.
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Before you go
- Ruins: watch your footing on the walls and do not climb loose masonry.
Where you’ll be
Malidegao, Special Geographic Area
Sources
Where to sleep in Special Geographic Area
No lodging here is named by a public source yet. Ask the area’s tourism office, or stay in its main town.
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