While the hilt is probably a replacement, the blade itself, to me, has a Philippine "feel" to it and, as you stated, the tang is flat, 1/4" thick by1" wide and 4" long.
The other Philippine bolo style sword that I have with a curved blade is also extremely atypical, with the general consensus a few years ago being that it was likey Mandaya, the blade completely dissimilar to this piece.
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