It shows different struggles that might be also derived from the Manobo people’s real life experience. Aside from the cultural aspect of it, the story of Matabagka can also serve as an inspiration for ...

In the heart of Brgy. Padiay, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, education is gently transforming, bringing meaningful change in subtle yet powerful ways. At Pañas Indigenous Peoples Elementary School, their ...

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — Manobo rowers crossed the finish line during the Bauto Race here with ease. It was not surprising as the indigenous people were known for their rowing skills that ...

First time Maria Isabel Lopez saw Bai Bibyaon Ligkayan Bigkay in a “lumad” evacuation center in Haran, Davao City, the beauty queen was instantly drawn to the 92-year-old Manobo leader.

SOME Agusanon Manobo, an indigenous people living at Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary in Agusan del Sur, have revived their ethnic customs and traditions lost and forgotten for generations.

But for the Manobo indigenous group of Surigao, the forest means so much more. Not only do forests provide them with their daily needs, they also hold and represent their culture and identity. “Ang ...

This is a reaction to the news article titled “Manobo kids cry ‘SOS’ over disrupted schooling” (Metro, 11/9/14). I’m a social worker-volunteer living in Davao del Norte and currently helping the ...