HISTORY OF NEW RIZALIA
Establishment
New Rizalia was founded on December 2, 2017 by President Seann Torres, after its predecessor, the Republic of Seannlandia, was dissolved the previous day.
On December 5, 2017, President Seann Torres introduced a constitution for New Rizalia. The constitution protected the rights of the citizens of New Rizalia. It also provided generals laws for the government. Most of the Senate agreed with this constitution, some laws not present in President Torres's draft were proposed and passed by the Senate. The same day, the government held its first meeting in the Government Hall of Highland Province.
On December 10, 2017, elections were held for the positions of governor for multiple states and territories, such as Camanga and Monroe Island. The election ended December 11, 2017.
On December 10, 2017, elections were held for the positions of governor for multiple states and territories, such as Camanga and Monroe Island. The election ended December 11, 2017.
Modern History
2017 saw great progress for the fledgling nation. The Republic sought to make a formal introduction into the micronatiol community. Diplomatic relations and alliances were built up with many micronations in the MicroWikia community across the world. New Rizalia joined its first organization, the Intermicronational Union, on December 27, 2017.
On January 8, 2018, New Rizalia became one of the five original founding members of the League of Micronations. The nation sought to aid the League in its mission for intermicronational peace and order. New Rizalia helped introduce several articles in the constitution, and helped come up with the concept of the Numus. The Republic rose to a prominent position when President Torres became Vice-President of the League of Micronations.
The nation participated in its first sports event on February 14, 2018, when it was qualified for the first annual MicroCup. The New Rizalia National Soccer Team competed against the New Yankee National Soccer Team in the MicroCup on March 7, 2018, and lost 2-5.
On June 4, 2018, the Senate of New Rizalia ratified the second constitution.
On January 8, 2018, New Rizalia became one of the five original founding members of the League of Micronations. The nation sought to aid the League in its mission for intermicronational peace and order. New Rizalia helped introduce several articles in the constitution, and helped come up with the concept of the Numus. The Republic rose to a prominent position when President Torres became Vice-President of the League of Micronations.
The nation participated in its first sports event on February 14, 2018, when it was qualified for the first annual MicroCup. The New Rizalia National Soccer Team competed against the New Yankee National Soccer Team in the MicroCup on March 7, 2018, and lost 2-5.
On June 4, 2018, the Senate of New Rizalia ratified the second constitution.
HISTORY OF NEW RIZALIA'S STATES
PrehistoryThe first inhabitants of what is now Calamian New Rizalia were the Tagbanwas, who belong to the second wave of Indonesians, who migrated to this area some 5,000 years ago. They were a nomadic, seafaring people, living mainly by fishing and subsistence agriculture. Research suggests the Tagbanwa are descended from the Tabon people, who were one of the earliest archaic humans to arrive in the Philippines, around 16,500 years ago.
Other original inhabitants included the Calmiananen and Cuyonon tribes. Pre-EstablishmentDuring the 10th century, ancient Chinese traders regularly visited the islands. A Chinese author referred to these islands as Kla-ma-yan (Calamian)
The Sultanate of Sulu (Kasultanan sin Sug), a former Philippine Muslim state, occupied the Calamian Islands, the Sulu Archipelago, parts of Mindanao, portions of Palawan, and north-eastern Borneo. The sultanate was founded in November 17, 1405, as part of the Bruneian Empire. It then existed as an independent kingdom from 1578 to 1851. Sulu became a protectorate of Spain in 1851, after a treaty was signed. The state then became a protectorate of the United States in 1903, and relinquished its sovereign political powers in March 1915. New Rizalia's largest state, Scarborough Shoal, is a shoal located between the Macclesgield Bank and Luzon island in the South China Sea. The shoal was named by Captain Philip D'Auvgerne, whose East India Company East Indiaman Scarborough grounded on of the rocks on September 12, 1784, before sailing on to China. A number of countries have made historic claims of the use of Scarborough Shoal, such as China, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Chinese fisherman frequently used the shoal in the 13th century. Through 1951 - 1991, U.S. and Philippine military forces used the shoal for excersises and other training. The capital of New Rizalia, Highland Province, is located near the East Highlands area in Highland, California, which it is named after. Up until the 1800s, Native Americans inhabited the area. In 1849, several pioneers settled in the area, calling the area Cramville. Several pioneers described the area as having a beautiful, majestic scenery with plenty of trees, wildlife, and flowers. In the early 1900s, Highland was an important producer of oranges. Many orange groves occupied the area. Highland also served as a stop for the Santa Fe Railroad. EstablishmentIn 2017, President Seann Torres founded the Republic of New Rizalia at his residence in east Highland, and claimed Scarborough Shoal
The state of Aurantia was annexed to the Republic of New Rizalia on December 7, 2017. It is named after the nearby Aurantia Park. It was originally an unincoroporated territory until its annexation. The state of Santa Ana was annexed to the Republic of New Rizalia on December 7, 2017, along with Aurantia. Santa Ana is named after the Santa Ana River, which used to flow near the area. Santa Ana was originally part of Aurantia territory, but the Senate decided to split the territory in two. The states of Camanga and Nanga Islands were annexed on January 11, 2018. They are located in the Calamian region near Palawan, Philippines. The states of Tara, Bantac, and Lagat were annexed on January 13, 2018. The islands are situated in the Calamian region. |