| AD | ADSPP Year Formulated | Total land area | Population |
| Daraghuyan AD | Formulated 2018, updated in 2021 | 4,203.09 ha (Sangaya, Mangasa, Inhandig, Damitan, Olanguhon, and Pulog) | 879 Male: 469 Female: 410 |
The Daraghuyan AD formulated its ADSDPP in 2018 and updated it in 2021. It has a total land area of 4,203.09 has covering Sangaya, Mangasa, Inhandig, Damitan, Olanguhon, and Pulog areas with a total population of 879.
“Hear ye. Hear ye!”
Here’s a tribe in Dalwangan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Region X whose coffee produce is world-class, but challenges in road access, bridges, electricity, water, finances, misunderstanding inside the tribe, and the coffee market prevent households from gaining. But, thanks to DA’s Mindanao Agriculture Development Project (MIADP). The future is bright for the Bukidnon Tribe due to its chieftain’s determination that all these problems would end soon.
The Daraghuyan Cultural Center, Sitio Damitan, Dalwangan was filled with officers and members of the Indigenous Peoples community, August 14-16, 2024 for the Ancestral Domain Agriculture Framework (ADAIF) and Concept Notes for Subprojects’ planning. Bae Inatlawan Adelina Tarino reveals, “Mas lami ang kape sa Daraghuyan kung ikumpara sa uban. Naga display gani mi Kaamulan Festival. Dali ra mahurot.” (Our coffee is tastier compared with other brands. We used to display in Kaamulan Festival and it’s always sold-out).
Proud of their coffee quality, Tarino adds, “Ang akong nakit-ang kalisdanan kay tong ensakto nga buyer, by tons ang pagpalit. Ang kalisdanan nako dili matapok among kape. Dili mi kaabot ato. Pero ug ang kalig-on kung naay puhunan sa coop, matapok na ang tanan. Kana kung dunay capital para ipamalit sa kape. Sa akong panlantaw, kung matabangan lang mi, mao gýud maghatag sa amo ug kauswagan kay around the world na baya. Niabot na ta ug US. Na first gani kumpara sa kadtong naay makinarya.”
(I find it difficult because the need of the buyer is by tons, but I cannot deliver it. We don’t consolidate here. Then we lack the financial capital. If we will be helped, then we will progress. Our product already reached different parts of the world, we competed in the US and won first prize despite the lack of machinery)
Bae Inatlawan at the street dancing of Kaamulan Festival. Courtesy: RPCO IX
Bae Tarino expresses a lot of dreams for her tribe but age drives her to look for the succeeding younger “datus” (tribal leaders).
Trusting that the project will be long-term, young Datu Tigsagulay Rowins D. Omarol discloses that:“Ang kahimtang karon sa tribo, maayu man kay wala nausab ang atong karaang pamalakad kay naa tay mga activity nga gaagi man ta ug ritwal. Kung magsugod man pud ta sa project, gusto nato nga agi gihapon ta ug ritwal bag o magtanum, pero mag unsa man ang project kung walay support sa atong MIADP nga sila man ang gahatag ug project sa atua.” (The situation in our tribe this time is good since we did not change any practice like the ritual. I hope that when we start the project, we will still do it before planting. But what can we do without MIADP which the Project will help us)
Datu Omarol presents the output, Problem Tree Objective at the Community Assembly, at the Daraghuyan Tribal Center, Bukidnon, on August 14, 2024.
TSP Merly Suday, 36 years old, who also is a member of the Bukidnon tribe shares some thoughts regarding the leadership within her tribe as she is eyed to be the next chieftain.
“As far as I understand, our tradition holds that we, the Successors (Basbasunon), do not choose the next leader ourselves. Instead, we entrust that decision to the Guardian spirits. If someone is chosen by the spirits, they are meant to fulfill that role, and with the spirits’ guidance, they can carry out the responsibilities of leadership. No one can question or refuse if they are chosen. At this point, I am uncertain if I am meant to be the next leader, but I trust in the wisdom of our customs and the guidance of the spirits.”
Currently, there are 16 tribal leaders in Daraghuyan, composed of 8 males, and 5 females.
“Becoming the next leader is indeed a significant challenge, and there are several reasons why. First and foremost, in our tradition, leadership is not something we seek out or decide upon ourselves. A leader must embody the values, wisdom, and courage of our people, acting as a bridge between the past, present, and future. Balancing the needs of the tribe while staying true to our traditions and cultural heritage requires immense strength, wisdom, and humility. That said, with the guidance of the spirits, one can navigate these challenges, knowing that they were chosen for a reason and that they will have the support they need to fulfill their duties,” ends Suday. (CKMS with inputs from Merly Suday, TSP RA/AC – Daraghuyan AD)
Daraghuyan-produced coffee
References
ADSDPP, 2021
Preliminary Socio-economic Report, RPCO X
Interviews: Omarol, Datu TR, 28 August 2024 / Focus Group Discussion responses / Tarino, BIA, 15 August 2024 / Photos: Cheryl Magdaherin, Glades Jane Maglunsod
MIADP RPCO X and TSP assist the Bukidnon tribe participants at the ADAIF Formulation and Concept Notes planning, August 14-16, 2024, Daraghuyan Cultural Center
Coordination Meeting of MIADP-PSO, RCPO X, and TSP, on July 24, 2024, in Bukidnon
Deputy Project Director Joel S. Rudinas presents activities through a Gantt Chart at the first TSP-PSO-RPCO X coordination meeting, July 24, 2024, in Malaybalay, Bukidnon. PHOTO: CKM File
MIADP-PSO DPD Cristy Polido and TSP Team Leader Monette Parado at the first coordination meeting, July 24, 2024 in Malaybalay, Bukidnon.
