An original Mandaya story, Pilandok the Crocodile Prankster narrates how bravery and cleverness are essential in the face of adversity. This is the sixth episode of the Digital Oman-Oman Series Project of the Tagum City Historical and Cultural Center. Oman-Oman, when translated from the languages of the Tipanud of Tagum, means “story.” The project aims to gather and digitize these stories for future generations of Tagumenyos — and Filipinos in general — to enjoy. This episode features the voice of Councilor Ana Alvarez.

What are the pitfalls of being boastful and taking credit for something you did not even do? Let's explore the answers through this Original Dibabawon Fable originally told by Datu Carlito Alejo. Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Tagum Mr. Rey Buhion narrated the English translation written by Reyna Grace Tagalicod.

When two residents of the Barikwat forest fought over a prized banana, how will the value of forgiveness play? Let us listen to this original Kagan Fable featuring the story of Bapa Ba-o and Oba and how they fought over a bunch of bananas, and how they used it to flourish their friendship.

In a civilized world, how will the community act against a bully? Join us this afternoon as we tackle the issue of bullying in the latest edition of the Digital Oman-Oman Series featuring an original Mansaka story entitled Tagnok the Mischievous.

An orphaned boy who lives in a cave is judged because he is poor. How will he rise to the pitfalls of stereotyping? Listen to this podcast featuring an original Mandaya Story in the second episode of the Digital Oman-Oman Series of the Tagum City Historical and Cultural Center. 

This episode features the voices of Vice Mayor Eva Lorraine E. Estabillo as the narrator, Coun. Alderson Rellon as Manlilitag, Coun. Ronald Eliot as Datu Bugkos, and Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative Coun. Bia Jessica Pandacan Ado as Tamisa. City Tribal Chieftain Bia Lilia Magkidong Lagunsad also narrated the story in its original form, as originally told by Datu Cristino Navarro.

Oman-Oman, when translated from the languages of the Tipanud of Tagum, means “story.” The project aims to gather and digitize these stories for future generations of Tagumenyos — and Filipinos in general — to enjoy.

Listen to this original Ata-Manobo fable which tackles the theme of trust. Originally told by Bae Hermenia Maitem and narrated by Tagum City Mayor Allan Rellon, this is the first episode of the Digital Oman-Oman Series Project of the Tagum City Historical and Cultural Center. Oman-Oman, when translated from the languages of the Tipanud of Tagum, means “story.” The project aims to gather and digitize these stories for future generations of Tagumenyos — and Filipinos in general — to enjoy.