Maharlika

The  maharlika  were a martial class of Freemen  Like the  timawa, they were free Vassals  of their Datu  who were exempt from taxes and tribute but were required to provide military service. In times of war, the  maharlika  were obligated to provide and prepare weapons at their own expense and answer the summons of the datu, wherever and whenever that might be. They accompanied their ruler in battles as comrades-at-arms and were given a share of the spoils. The  maharlika  may also occasionally be obligated to work on the lands of the datu  and assist in projects and other events in the community.

Marital arts: Kali/Eskrima/ Arnis



short Sibat (javelin)

Lantaka (bronze cannon)

Blow darts (toad poision)

Armour:

Kalasag (iron wood sheild)

Caraboa armour: made out of horn and water bufallo skin.