Alam Serada (also spelled Alam Sorrada or Alam Sarada) was a Datu (chieftain or noble) of pre-colonial Maynila (modern-day Manila) in the 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the local aristocracy at the time of the Spanish arrival in the Philippines.
Alam Serada was the son of Rajah Matanda (also known as Saripada Ma'atanda), one of the three paramount rulers of Maynila. His paternal uncle was Rajah Sulayman, another influential ruler of Maynila, making Alam Serada a member of the ruling lineage of the polity. The name "Alam," which is of Arabic origin meaning "world" or "banner," reflects the historical Islamic influence in the region prior to Spanish colonization, particularly through trade and migration from Sulu and Borneo.
While Rajah Matanda and Rajah Sulayman are more extensively highlighted in historical accounts of the initial Spanish encounters, Alam Serada's presence signifies the broader network of datus and local leaders who governed Maynila and its environs. He would have held a position of authority and influence within his domain, participating in the political and economic life of the thriving pre-colonial settlement.
The specific details of Alam Serada's individual actions during the Spanish conquest of Maynila, such such as the conflicts in Tondo and the Battle of Bangkusay (1570-1571), are less extensively documented compared to those of his father and uncle. However, his existence and lineage are confirmed in various historical records and genealogical accounts related to the ruling families of Maynila, underscoring his importance as a member of the indigenous leadership that confronted the nascent Spanish colonial ambitions.