NBSC HOSTS PANUMANOD 2026 CULTURAL SYMPOSIUM AND WORKSHOP
Northern Bukidnon State College’s Department of General Education and Curricula (NBSC-DGEC) hosted PANUMANOD 2026, a cultural symposium and workshop themed “Weaving the Wisdom of the Past into the Works of the Future,” on March 18, 2026, at the NBSC Covered Court. Spearheaded by the English & Humanities Cluster and Social & Behavioral Cluster, the event brought together students from GE2 – Readings in Philippine History, GE10 – Gender and Society, GE11 – Philippine Indigenous Communities and Peace Studies, and CCS6 – Indigenous Creative Crafts to highlight indigenous artistry, knowledge, and heritage through interactive learning.
Faculty and staff of the DGEC attended, alongside Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jovelyn G. Delosa. The program opened with welcome remarks from DGEC Department Head Niemfa Love W. Manginsay, who emphasized the integration of indigenous perspectives into academic learning. Dr. Delosa followed with a message reinforcing NBSC’s commitment to cultural preservation and inclusive education.
The symposium featured nine invited speakers and demonstrators: Adey Ilagan, Arciel Penloyan, Jules Roel Evangelista, Rocky Ampo Jr., Gina Diwangan, Adelfa Saway Kinuyog, Ace Ivar Lou Dumaquita, Joco Tilocan, and Rey Ariel Belesario. They shared expertise and experiences on indigenous culture, traditions, and practices. A highlight of the morning session was Belesario’s talk, which offered in-depth insights into indigenous perspectives, followed by an open forum where students engaged on culture, practices, and gender roles within Indigenous Peoples (IPs).
In the afternoon, participants showcased their skills through cultural presentations, including songs and dances reflecting indigenous identity. Dumaquita conducted a lecture and demonstration on Bukidnon soil painting, teaching both technique and cultural meaning.
Hands-on workshops ran concurrently, covering wood carving, beadwork, mat weaving, embroidery, and soil painting. During mat weaving, Kinuyog shared a meaningful insight emphasizing the spiritual connection embedded in indigenous artistry. As translated from Binukid, she stated, “When you make art, we should be one with the spirit,” highlighting that indigenous crafts are not merely creative outputs but expressions of identity, culture, and spirituality.
The program concluded with closing remarks from Genevieve Marie E. Bolanio, DGEC Curriculum and Instruction Division (CID) Coordinator, followed by a ritual symbolizing unity and respect for indigenous traditions.
PANUMANOD 2026 embodied its theme by weaving the wisdom of the past into the works of the future. Through meaningful engagement with indigenous practices, students experienced culture as a living heritage and a source of inspiration for creativity, understanding, and innovation.
The activity reinforces NBSC’s commitment to cultural preservation, inclusive education, and the integration of indigenous knowledge into academic and community life.
