Banwaon tribe: First beneficiary of ‘Ever Onward Caravan’

Talacogon, Agusan del Sur — The 26th Infantry (Ever Onward) Battalion under Lt Colonel Rommel S Pagayon Inf (GSC) PA, Battalion Commander in partnership with GMA Kapuso Foundation, Local government unit of San Luis, Agusan del Sur launched the first ever Adopt-An-IP Community Program in Mahagsay, town of San Luis. This is in connection with the 26IB’s “Ever Onward Caravan: Sari-saring Serbisyo Sa Agusan” –– a delivery of different services by skilled personnel of 26IB with the support from GMA Kapuso Foundation, local government units and municipal health office of San Luis.

This endeavor benefited at least 1,000 indigenous people belonging to the Banwaon tribe of Barangay Mahagsay. In respect of their tradition, the activity highlighted with a Ritual offered to their Magbabaya (offering pig and chicken) followed by pulong-pulong. Some 1,000 indigenous people of Banwaon tribe enjoyed the following services such as giving of school supplies by GMA Kapuso Foundation, medicines and vitamins and foodstuff supported by the local government unit of San Luis, Agusan Sur.

To make the activity more meaningful, 26th Infantry Battalion offered following services: Giving of Food Supplies, Fun Games to children with corresponding cash prizes, free haircut and Giving of token to the Datus (elders). In accepting of their belief, “Padampulot” (eating and drink with datus/elders) was held prior end of the activity. (4id)