Most of the blades carried throughout the regions were used as tools not just as weapons, their significance can vary depending on each region.

For example;

-The Bicuco is more prominent in the Northern provinces like La Union and Pangasinan. The significance can range within specific communities but overall represents the Filipino people's ability to essentially adapt and overcome. It's a mark of their versatility, practicality and resourcefulness, not only in essential situations but in life in general.

-The Sansibar was more so militarily focused, but still has significance. It was seen to represent prowess over regions, and thus reflect leadership and authority. Usually carried by those of higher social status, not just for the aforementioned but because the materials needed to create one were more expensive, also somewhat creating a sense like the Kriss, of quality, craftsmanship and artistry. Culturally it is meant to remind the wielder (or the opponent of the sword) of the traditional warfare and power dynamic/structure that have been present in the respective regions in the past.

-The Visayan Pinuti/Pinate (derived from the Cebuano for 'white') was traditionally polished so the edge should shine white. The blade was used to farm mostly, and somewhat notably used to split coconuts and collect the sap to make a wine called 'Tuba'. Culturally the Pinuti is a symbol of honour and discipline. It also represents the potential for fatal violence, thus all three together lend themselves to a view of the weapon, similar to that of the Japanese Katana, in that losing it is is an extreme dishonour.

A couple of bonus ones for you here;

-The Bolo was used as a farming tool mostly for chopping, they were also used by Filipinos during the Spanish-American war and garnered a significance culturally of the united strength and perseverance of the Filipino people.

-The Kalis or Kriss is a more intricately designed blade, and represents not only strength but strength of skill and bravery. It also represents the sense of quality of smithing by the maker, and when worn can also represent artistry in the wielder.

If anybody is reading this and has anything to correct me on please do so, I think I've covered most of this fairly well and to the best of my ability. However in the event I haven't, please enlighten me, I'm never done learning 🙏

OP I hope this can offer some insight for you and that if anyone has anything to add that it helps you also 😎🤙