Indigenous Peoples Month
Indigenous communities from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao celebrate Dayaw Festival 2026 By Earl D.C. Bracamonte The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) gathered indigenous communities in Intramuros for the celebration of Dayaw 2026. Dayaw, culled from the Ilocano word for ‘celebration’ or ‘present and/or wear with pride,’ is an annual celebration highlighting the Indigenous Peoples Month. This year’s event started with a parade of the 41 participating communities that began at Plaza Roma, and marched along the walls of Intramuros, where the march converged at the Foro de Intramuros, venue of the festivities. The ceremonial opening program also featured eight Manlilikha ng Bayan awardees: - MB Barbara Ofong - MB Rosie Sula - MB Estelita Bantilan - MB Samporonia Madanlo - MB Marife Ganahon - MB Adelita Bagcal - MB Bundos Fara - MB Teofilo Garcia Other schools of living traditions were also represented during the event. The theme of this year’s gathering is “Pagkamalik...
