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ORIGIN/STORIES OF TAMUGAN RIVER IN THE ANCESTRAL DOMAIN OF OBU MANUVU IN TAMBOBONG, DAVAO CITY (ENGLISH TRANSLATION)
TAMUGAN RIVER (TAMOHAN) The name comes from the word “Tamohanan” or “Sugatanan”, meaning a meeting place. In the past, this small river served as a gathering place for different tribes including the Obu Manuvu, Bagobo Klata, Bagobo, Tagabawa, and Ata. The tribe met there to trade various products from their respective communities such as woven cloth (binaw), clothing, salt, bolos (sundang), spices, meat, and other goods. Tamugan na Sapa (Tamohan): gikan sa pulong nga “Tamohan
Oct 24
ORIGIN/STORIES OF MOUNTAINS IN THE ANCESTRAL DOMAIN OF OBU MANUVU IN TAMBOBONG, DAVAO CITY (ENGLISH TRANSLATION)
MT. TIPOWOG (TIPOLOG), MT. SOMANI AND MT. UNAPAN STORY The tale of these mountains begins with two giants known as the “ Oggasi” , beings unlike ordinary men, named Unapan and Tipowog . Both became fell inlove with a woman of extraordinary beauty called Somani . Their rivalry grew so fierce that, at last, Unapan and Tipowog challenged each other to a sword duel to decide who would win Somani’s hand. During the battle, Tipowog struck Unapan, but Unapan dodged, and the bla
Oct 24


Philippine Eagle Foundation Mourns Passing of Philippine Eagle Riley
The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announces with deep sorrow the passing of Riley, a young Philippine eagle, on April 15, 2025, at...
Apr 16
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