The City’s Indigenous People Mandatory Representatives (IPMR) from 46 barangays have been getting a legislative skills boost, resulting to an increased approval for proposed ordinances.
Panendan Ta Sakub: The lore behind Malaybalay’s sacred site
Artist and musician Erlow Talatala retells the folklore behind the Sakub, Bukidnon tribe’s historical landmark near Malaybalay’s Sawaga River.
Malaybalay inmates now selling Christmas lanterns
For 75 pesos, you can now buy Christmas lanterns handmade by inmates at the BJMP-Malaybalay.
Datu Makapukaw: In memoriam
Anthropologist and indigenous peoples’ advocate Ma. Easterluna Canoy pens a short tribute in remembrance of Datu Makapukaw Adolino Saway, overall chieftain of the Kitanglad Council of Elders who passed last year.
LOOK: Indigenous Peoples Month ends with thanksgiving
The Indigenous Peoples Month was culminated with a thanksgiving ritual at the Daraghuyan Heritage Center, Olonguhon in Dalwangan.
Mindanao’s first Senior Citizen community care center opens in Malaybalay
To mark a significant milestone in elderly care, the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) inaugurated its first Senior Citizens Community Care Center (SC3C) in Malaybalay City on October 23. This groundbreaking facility is the first in Mindanao and one of only three SC3Cs nationwide.
Waway Saway performs in Frankfurt, Germany
Talaandig visual artist and musician Rodelio “Datu Salakup” Waway L. Saway from Songco, Lantapan performed his “Es Gali” piece at the Frankfurter Buckmesse (Frankfurt Book Fair) in Germany.
Talaandigs hold annual Panalawahig ritual along Alanib River
Leaders and members of the Talaandig tribe here held the Panalawahig or Pangampu ta Wahig, a cleansing ritual, along the Alanib River on October 11, to mark the beginning of the annual Talaandig days.
How should LGUs handle vulnerable sectors in the ‘whole of nation’ approach?
Malaybalay City is one of three local government units in Bukidnon, which will pilot the implementation of whole of nation approach to end local communist armed conflict.