“Architecture is like a mythical fantastic. It has to be experienced. It can’t be described. We can draw it up and we can make models of it, but it can only be experienced as a complete whole.” – Maya Lin

Capitol Building of the Province of Sultan Kudarat
Isulan, Provincial Capitol © Jojie Alcantara

The name given to the province was in honor of a powerful Muslim ruler, Sultan Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat who reigned the Sultanate of Maguindanao from January 1619 to 1671 AD, and was considered a national hero and the most powerful Sultan in Mindanao during his time.

Sultan Kudarat is listed among the 7 Most Daring Travel Destinations in my country.