The Lumads (Indigenous People) in this “Lumad Capital” town
of Bukidnon
Capt. Norman Tagros, spokesperson of the Army’s 8th Infantry
Battalion here, said that for the first time, the Lumads and their children
joined the military in a symbolic Christmas celebration here Sunday.
“After seven years (the 8IB established the battalion camp
in Impasug-ong in 2008). For the first time, the military also holds the
Christmas bonding with the Lumads in Impasug-0ng,” Tagros said.
He said that the Lumads and their children joined a day of
fun, games, and merriment as the Christmas celebration unfolded a show of unity
and mutual respect at the 8IB headquarters here.
For the last seven years, the 8IB has been a revered partner
in peace building, especially that the battalion has maintained a reputation of
respecting local Lumad customs and traditions, Tagros said.
Earlier this year, Lt. Col. Lennon G. Babilonia, 8IB
commanding officer, was included in the list of the Lumads’ respected leaders.
Tagros said that Lumads ordained Babilonia as “Datu Impaman”
(Protector of the Lumads) last July 27.
The event was held through sacred rituals that depicted the
Lumads' great respect for and trust in the soldiers of the 8IB, Tagros said.
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