Republic of Ruslabya
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Republic of Ruslabya or Republiká Ruslabiya, formerly known as Ruslavian Federation or Ruslavia is a Micronation located in Guimaras Island, Western Visayas, Philippines. Ruslabya is the first Micronation in the Island of Guimaras and had been the Second in Western Visayas.
Ruslabya proper lies between the boundaries of the Municipality of Nueva Valencia (Most portion are located in Nueva Valencia, northern portion of Nueva Valencia) in Concordia or Concord, the Gateway of Nueva Valencia and South of the Boundary of the Municipality of Sibunag (a Portion of Ruslabya is located in the Tico-Ravina Area north of Concordia). Ruslabya has territories in Jaro Iloilo and in Rizal, Jordan, Guimaras.
Republic of Ruslabya Republiká Ruslabiya | |
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 Flag
 Coat of arms
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| Motto: "Para Mangin-Mauswagon, Mag-Ulugyunay Kita" | |
| Anthem: "Hymn of Ruslabya" (Music Based on Aud Lang Syne, Lyrics established by Presidential Decree No.002-2024) | |
 The Map of Mainland Ruslabya. | |
| Status | Active |
| Capital | Concord Metropolitan |
| Administrative center | Concord Gov't District, Concord Metropolitan |
| Official languages | Hiligaynon, Filipino, English
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| Recognised national languages | Hiligaynon, Kinaray-a, Filipino, English |
| Ethnic groups | 90% Guimarasnons, 9% Panay mainlanders & 1% Indigenous peoples |
| Religion | •99% Christians (90% Roman Catholic, 6% Mormons, 3% Baptists, 1% Iglesia ni Kristo) •1% other non Christian religions |
| Demonym(s) | Ruslabyan (Ruslabiyan) |
| Government | Democratic Republic |
• President | Ramon Ychon y Sanchez |
• Prime-Minister | Paul G. Jolo |
| Legislature | The Council of State |
| Establishment | 16 February 2010 |
• First Constitution Promlugated | 16 February 2016 |
• Republic Dissolved, Monarchy Established | February 16, 2017 |
• Military Coup | 16 February 2019 |
• Peoples Revolution | 23 October 2019 |
• Provisional Government Established | 24 October 2019 |
• Reinstatement of the Republic | 23 November 2019 |
• 3rd Republic Constitution promlugated | 21 June 2023 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.14 km2 (0.054 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2024
census | 40 |
| Currency | Peso |
Etymology
The Name "Ruslabiya" or "Ruslabya" came from a Hiligaynon sentence mixed with English: "Ang Rooster nag labay sa iya" or "The Rooster had passed near him". These sentences were stated by Ramon Ychon while thinking of a name for the Micronation. Also, in actual context, the name came from a mix of Rus and Slavia, or Russia and the Slavic States of Yugoslavia. "Ruslavia" was the former official name of Ruslabya but due to recent issues faced by the Russian State. To remove Russian reference the Government changed the spelling of Ruslavia to Ruslabya.
History
Ruslabya or Republic of Ruslabya was established as the first Micronation in the Island of Guimaras. The Micronation is a successor to previous Governments who had existed in Concordia, the area where Ruslabya exist to this day. Ruslabya began as a small roleplay game between the now President Ramon Ychon y Sanchez and his cousins who later developed into a organization having established a Constitution in 2015 and in 2017 before the 2019 Revolution that led to the ousting of the former Junta leader.
In November 23 2019, the Second Republic of Ruslabya Constitution was established upon the inauguration of President Ramon Ychon y Sanchez as it's President (2019-2022). The Government of the Second Republic of Ruslabya is characterized as a Federal Presidential Micronation comprising of different states that form the Micronation.
Upon it's discovery of a international online Micronational Community. Ruslabya quickly adopted to go with the trend. Ruslabya was admitted on the Association of Micronations in the Philippine Islands (AMPI) in 2020 but faced series of instability in the Micronation that led to it be called the "Myanmar" of the Philippine Micronational Community. President Ramon Ychon y Sanchez tried to changed that view and due to the failure of the Second Republic, established the Third Republic (2023-) commonly nicknamed as the "New Ruslabya Constitution".
First Republic of Ruslabya (2015-2017)
Following the establishment of Ruslabya's first constitution that defines the functions of it's Government. Relative stability was observed on the Micronation. President Hayme Rico whom benefited the support of the people was surprisingly called by the people to serve as a Monarch. Republicans in Ruslabya that time is relatively weak and people are more popularity driven rather than the real thing the Government should act upon. A month two years in the presidency and nearing the expiration of his term and on the ongoing calls for him to assume Monarchical position. He resigned and his sister Succeeded as President. During his sister's Presidency, the Congress with 5 members voted in favor of electing Former President Hayme Rico as Monarch of Ruslabya. He did not decline and accepted the offer as a "voluntary and a call for duty by the people". Later on the Government drafted a Constitution placing in the later Empire of Ruslabya.
Republic Abolished(2017)
Following the establishment of the first Constitution of Ruslabya, a formal system of governance was put in place. President Hayme Rico, who had been in office since the country’s independence, relinquished his position, paving the way for his sister, Nikolai Jane, to assume the presidency. Despite this smooth transition of power, concerns were raised by Prime Minister Ramon Ychon y Sanchez, who felt that Nikolai Jane might not be up to the task of leading the nation.
In 2016, the demand for a monarchy gained traction, with many in the country pushing for a change from the current republican system. The Congress, led by the Speaker and former President Hayme, deliberated on this issue and ultimately decided to issue a proclamation announcing the dissolution of the Republic and the establishment of the Imperial State. In a surprising turn of events, President Nikolai Jane agreed to the transition, and Ruslabya became a monarchy.
Hayme Rico was chosen to become the Head of State and was conferred with the title of Emperor or "Czar" of the Imperial Ruslabya. During his reign, he oversaw a number of significant changes in the country, including economic growth and the strengthening of diplomatic ties with neighboring nations. Prime Minister Ramon Ychon y Sanchez continued to serve in his position until the conclusion of the monarchy, working closely with the Emperor to ensure a smooth and successful transition for the nation.
The Monarchy(2017-2019)
Between 2017 and 2019, Ruslabya was a constitutional monarchy, with Hayme Rico serving as the Emperor of Imperial Ruslabya and Ramon Ychon y Sanchez as the Prime Minister. During this time, a Constitution was created to formalize the Imperial Government, with the Prime Minister's title being President of the Imperial Council. Additionally, an Imperial Legislative Assembly was established to assist in the governance of the monarchy, which ran smoothly for its first few years.
However, a constant threat of power grabs by the Armed Forces loomed over the monarchy. This threat finally materialized on 16th February 2019, exactly two years after the establishment of the Monarchy, when General Yuri initiated a coup. In this coup, Emperor Hayme Rico was forced to abdicate, and Prime Minister Ramon Ychon y Sanchez and the rest of the sitting Imperial Government were removed from power.
Following the coup, General Yuri established a Military Junta Government, which lasted from 16th February until 23rd October 2019. This period was marked by significant political turmoil, with the Junta Government facing widespread criticism and protests from the public. Ultimately, the Military Junta Government was dissolved, and a new government was established in Ruslabya.
Military Coup, Junta Government(16 FEB - 23 OCT 2019)
On the morning of February 16th, the citizens of Ruslabya were preparing to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Monarchy. However, their celebration was abruptly interrupted by a Coup d'état initiated by the Imperial Armed Forces, led by General Yuri. The coup resulted in the forced abdication of Emperor Hayme Rico, and the subsequent deposition of Prime-Minister Ramon Ychon y Sanchez and the Imperial Government.
General Yuri wasted no time in declaring the dissolution of the Monarchy and the establishment of a Transitional Military Government, with the aim of re-establishing the Republic. However, the Military Leadership was met with widespread anger and hatred from the public, who were not pleased with the sudden and forceful change in leadership. Furthermore, General Yuri himself had aspirations to remain in power for a long time, which only added to the public's distrust and resentment towards him.
The deposed Emperor, Hayme Rico, expressed his desire not to be reinstated as Monarch, even if the forces of Ramon Ychon y Sanchez were successful in defeating the Military Junta. He believed that his leadership had ended with the coup, and that it was time for a new government to take the reins.
After months of political turmoil and unrest, the forces of Ramon Ychon y Sanchez finally succeeded in capturing the Government Office where the Military Leadership had placed their headquarters. General Yuri and his Military Government were subsequently removed from power, and the Republic was officially reinstated. It was a moment of relief and hope for the citizens of Ruslabya, who had endured months of uncertainty and instability.
People's Revolution & Provisional Government(23 Oct - 23 Nov 2019)
The Forces of Ramon Ychon y Sanchez, a group of rebels who sought to restore democracy to their country, successfully overthrew General Yuri and his Military Junta, who had ruled Ruslabya with an iron fist for years. After the coup, General Yuri immediately declared the establishment of the Provisional Government of Ruslabya and the creation of the Constitution of Ruslabya. However, he was quickly forced to be exiled from Ruslabya to a town in Iloilo Province, while all of the collaborators of the General Yuri Regime were later pardoned and offered positions in the Provisional Government.
Ramon Ychon y Sanchez, as the Provisional President, made it clear that the goal of the new government was to establish a democratic system in Ruslabya, saying that "... Ruslabya finally returned to Democracy and the task that was placed upon us is to establish a Democratic System...". One month after the coup, on November 23rd, the New Republic was proclaimed with Ramon Ychon y Sanchez as President and John Zachary as Prime-Minister, marking a new era of hope and progress for the people of Ruslabya.
The Second Republic and the Third Republic(2019-2023, 2023-)
The Second Republic of Ruslabya was established with the democratic election of Ramon Ychon y Sanchez as the President of the Republic and John Zachary as the Prime Minister. However, the new government faced several challenges in its early days, such as the need to maintain a constitution and a functional government, the inactivity of some members, attacks by other groups on the Micronation, red tagging, and various other issues.
Over the course of three years, Ruslabya had to deal with 17 different constitutions and 20 different governments, which caused a great deal of instability within the Micronation. The constant changes in government and constitution led to a number of Constitutional Crises, self-coups, coups, and even a civil war. Despite these challenges, the administration of Ramon Ychon y Sanchez did their utmost to preserve Ruslabya, and they succeeded in implementing a new constitution that promised to maintain stability and avoid further constitutional changes.
As Ruslabya entered the international Micronational stage, they met and established relations with various other Micronations. They joined the Association of Micronational Pacific Islands (AMPI) and cooperated with its member states. The Ruslabyan government also made an effort to interact with other Micronations through online Micronational groups. By doing so, they hoped to foster a stronger connection with the international Micronational community and promote greater understanding and cooperation among different nations.
In recent years, the small nation of Ruslabya has been plagued by instability and political turmoil. The constant changing of government and coups have left the country in a state of chaos. In the wake of President Ramon Ychon y Sanchez's resignation after a two-year term, his Minister, Lance Peter I, took over the role. Unfortunately, his leadership only worsened the situation, leading to his eventual resignation.
Fearing total collapse, Ramon Ychon y Sanchez reassumed the post of President and sought the advice of fellow Micronations and local advisors to help stabilize the country. However, Ruslabya became increasingly isolated due to the instability, and President Ychon knew that drastic action was needed.
Under his leadership, the government established a new Constitution to finally stabilize the Micronation. During the preparation period, President Ychon stepped down, and Mr. Angelus I assumed the role of President. Despite stepping down, Ramon Ychon y Sanchez remained as Prime Minister and sought to lead the ongoing revision of the Ruslabyan Constitution.
On March 27, 2023, President Angelus I also stepped down, leading to Prime Minister Ramon Ychon y Sanchez placing Ruslabya under the National Salvation Council (NSC), effectively suspending the Second Republic Constitution and placing the country under a transition period. He assumed the post as Chairman of the Council and, with the help of former Rendonese President, formulated the Constitution of the Third Republic of Ruslabya.
In May, Ramon Ychon y Sanchez was elected President of the Third Republic of Ruslabya and was to serve for two years. He also appointed former President Angelus I as his Prime Minister, and on June 21, 2023, the current Constitution of the Third Republic of Ruslabya officially took effect.
On July 26 2024, Prime Minister Angelus I ended his term and was replaced by the first Gentleman and currently serving also as Governor of New Rizal Northern Territories. Paul G. Jolo, the partner of President Ramon Ychon y Sanchez was appointed as Prime Minister.
Politics
The Politics of Ruslabya began early on. On the early years of the Micronation, no formal hierarchy nor blueprint for how the Government of the Micronation will work until 2015 when it's first Constitution was in placed. Currently Ruslabya has its Constitution for the Third Republic of Ruslabya (2023-).
Ruslabya is a Democratic Republic. As Stated by the Constitution, the following are the structure of the Government of Ruslabya and its functions:
PRESIDENT
The President of the Republic of Ruslabiya is both the head of State and Head of the Government. The President hold Executive, Legislative and Judicial powers and are excerised thru the State Council who will serve as the Main Governing body of the Micronation. The President has two year term and are eligible for re-election.
| His Excellency The Honorable | |
| Ramon Ychon y Sanchez Ramón Sanchez y Ychon | |
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| The President of the Republic of Ruslabya | |
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| The New Official Presidential Portrait of Ramon Ychon y Sanchez | |
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| Prime Minister | Paul G.Jolo (2024-) |
| Predecessor | Angelus I (2022-2023) |
Ramon Ychon y Sanchez is Ruslabya's incumbent President serving since 27 March 2023. He is also the first President of Ruslabya (2010-2012) and at also the First President of the Second Republic of Ruslabya (2019-2022).
Presidential powers upon the implementation of the 2023 Ruslabyan Constitution (Third Republic of Ruslabya Constitution) gives Dictatorial powers to the President. The Government of the Republic of Ruslabya justifies this as to prevent furthermore instability by giving the President wide powers on handling the Micronation.
THE COUNCIL OF STATE
The State Council of the Republic of Ruslabya serves as the Governing body of the Micronation on which it's primary role is to assist the President on managing the Micronation. The State Council compose of Ministers, National Guard Members and other Government officials of the Micronation. The most senior member of the State Council is the Prime-Minister who serves as the assistant for the President and manages the Council of State on behalf of the President in it's absence.
LEGISLATIVE AND JUDICIAL AUTHORITY
With the implementation of the Third Republic of Ruslabya Constitution, Legislative, and Judicial authority combined under the Executive Department on which will be excerised by the President and the Council of State.
Local Government Units
Ruslabya currently is divided into several Provinces, two Territories and one Metropolitan. The Local Governments responsible in managing said Provinces, territories and Metropolitan was set on the Article XIII of the Constitution and by the Presidential Decree No. 003 series of 2024 or the "Local Government code of Ruslabya".
Provinces, Territories and Metropolitan Area of Ruslabya
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Concord Metropolitan | Ruslabyan Government District |
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Kamponchea Province | Kamponchea |
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Saparan Province | Saparan |
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Kasi-okan Province | Kasi-okan |
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Niyogania Province | Niyogania |
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East Saburan Province | East Saburan |
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Jamestown Province | Vehgiasou |
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Likodia Province | Likodia |
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Jocelynia Province | Jocelynia |
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Far South Ruslabya Territory | Annoi |
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Far Ruslabya Northern Rizal Territory | Jolo |
Timeline of Leaders
Presidents of Ruslabiya from the First Republic (2010-2017), Second Republic (2019-2023) and Third Republic (2023-present)
The following are the list of persons who served as President of the Republic of Ruslabiya from it's establishment to the present.
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Vice Presidents of Ruslabiya (Post Abolished)
The following are the persons who had served as Vice-President of the Republic of Ruslabiya. Historically the post existed during the First Republic of Ruslabiya (2010-2017), and was reinstated on the Second Republic of Ruslabiya (2019-2023). It was later on abolished following the ratification of the Third Republic of Ruslabiya Constitution (2023-present)
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Prime Ministers of Ruslabiya from the First Republic (2010-2017), Second Republic (2019-2023) and Third Republic (2023-present)
The following are the persons who had served as the Head of Government or Prime Minister of the Republic of Ruslabiya. The powers of the Prime Minister varies on the three constitution, the first Republic of Ruslabiya Constitution (2010-2017) gives the Prime-Minister wide executive powers on handling the Government. While on the Second Republic of Ruslabiya Constitution (2019-2023) its powers where determined by who is the officeholder of the post. The current Constitution, The Third Republic of Ruslabiya Constitution (2023-present) gives the Prime-Minister minimal powers in handling the Government affairs. The Prime-Minister on the Current Constitution maily serves as a Senior Member of the State Council and mainly act on the will of the President.
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Monarch of Ruslabiya (2017-2019)
In 2017, Republic was abolished and the Kingdom of Ruslabiya (Saburan) was established. The House of Vegasou ruled the Kingdom. In 2 years of its existence, the monarchy faced several challenges such as rebellion by several factions. Below is the only Monarch of Ruslabiya. Crowned Princess Nicollet Jane is King Hayme Rico's heir to the throne.
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Diplomacy
Ruslabiya, upon it's first encounter to the international Micronational communit, had established relations with other fellow Micronations. Since 2020, Ruslavia had been active on interaction with other Micronations but after the Ruslavian crisis of 2021–2022 on which Ruslavia had seen multiple Governmental changes, its relationship to other Micronations are now since not determined. The Ruslavian Government currently trying its best to reestablish ties with other existing micronations. Based on the List of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, these are the Micronations Ruslavian had diplomatic ties.
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Culture and Traditions
Sadsaran Festival (photo above) celebrated in the area where Ruslabya is located every last week of January.
Filipino culture and traditions is dominant on the Ruslabya especially on its belief systems. Ancient Traditions of the Philippines still present on Ruslabiya like the beliefs in deities or gods present in every elements in nature. That is why the Family of Prime-Minister Ramon Ychon and the Family of Former President John Zachary conduct an annual offering to the supernatural elements present in the surroundings. Many Ruslabiyans believe in the existence of such entities, that is why some are too scared to go on the nearby forest of Ruslabiya as they believe there is an entity lurking there. Also on the Termite nest Ruslabiyans sees, they consider it as a house of an Dwarf. Offending those entities by trespassing their area or destroying their home will have huge consequences to the offender. Also other supernatural entities believed by Ruslabiyans to exists are some of Philippines famous folklore creatures such as Tikbalang, a half horse half human entity, Kapre, the Philippine version of bigfoot but found in trees with a tobacco cigarette, Engkanto, an Mysterious Enchanted Person similar to faries, and Aswang, a Ghoul-Zombie-Vampire like creature.
Roman Catholicism is dominant in Ruslabiyan. But the Government does not endorse it as a State Religion.
Roman Catholic festivals are famous in Ruslabya, especially on the feasts of Saints and on other important Catholic Holidays. Usually, these events are Holidays in Ruslabya.
Tradition
Filipino Traditions such as "pagmamano sa mga nakakatanda", and other such traditions is observed in Ruslabya. Also the afternoon sleeping or "Siesta", also present although it is an influence of Spain to the Islands during its colonial rule.
Sources
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