"THE MAMANWA PREDICAMENT"
The Second International Mamanwa Dialogue Symposium aims to highlight the rich history, culture and creativity of the Mamanwa as the First People of the Philippines and thereby enhance the awareness of the Filipino people about the proper place of the Mamanwa in Philippine history, especially in witnessing as well as contributing to the formation of early human life and culture in the country in continuous existence since 50,000 BC, and preventing the Mamanwa’s physical and cultural extinction.
Photo by: Project Management Unit, Biodiversity Management Division, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, North Avenue, QC
The Mamanwa tribe is an indigenous group residing in Surigao City, Philippines. They are known for their rich cultural heritage and deep connection to the forests and mountains of the region.
Confirmed Speakers
“The Latest Findings on Mamanwa Genetic Origins”
Dr. Maximilian G. Larena (Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden)
“A Proposed en Proposed Enriched Curriculum for Mamanwa Basic Education Reflective of their Culture, Tradition and Ethnicity”
Dr. Luz S. Almeda (Former Regional Director, DepEd National
Capital Region, Quezon City)
“A Comparative Analysis of Japanese and Mamanwa Indigenous Knowledge”
Dr. Cynthia N. Zayas (University of the Philippines Center for International Studies, Diliman, Quezon City)
“Mamanwa of Agusan del Norte: Minerals and Forests”
Dr. Evelyn J. Caballero (Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City)
“A Comparative Analysis of Mamanwa and Dulangan-Kulamanon Manobo Burial Practices”
Dr. Helen S. Tejero (Iligan Medical Center College, lligan City)
“Disaster Adaptation Strategies Among the Mamanwa in Surigao del Norte, Southern Philippines”
Dr. Nimfa L. Bracamonte (Mindanao State University-lligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City)
“From Home to Home: Situating Mamanwa in Biliran”
Prof. Michiko S. Aseron and Prof. Rachelle U. Peneyra (University of the Philippines College of Human Kinetics, Diliman, Quezon City)
“The Education of the Diasporic Biliran Mamanwa in Formal Schools”
Mr. Sergio A. Matugas, Jr. and Mr. Rhene D. Saul (Biliran Province State University, Naval, Biliran)
“Ethics and Research Among the Mamanwa and Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines”
Prof. Peter Sy (University of the Philippines College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Diliman, Quezon City)
“The Negritos of Negros Oriental”
Dr. Enrique G. Oracion (Silliman University, Dumaguete City)
“The Diasporic Mamanwa Southern Leyte”
Dr. Bethlehem A. Ponce (Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte)
“Tourism and Development: The Ati Experience in Bohol”
Dr. Bonifacio M. Amper, Jr. (Cebu Technological University Carmen Campus, Poblacion, Carmen, Cebu)
“Socio-Cultural Views of the Peace-Loving Mamanwa Community: An Ethnographic Presentation”
Dr. Ramel D. Tomaquin and Prof. Retsy Tomaquin-Malong (North Eastern Mindanao State University, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur)
“The Mamanwa and Manobo of L. Surigao and Agusan Provinces: A Literature Review”
Leslie E. Bauzon (St. Paul University Surigao, Surigao City)
“The Mamanwa Declaration of 2014: From There to Here”
Dr. Fernando A. Almeda, Jr. (St. Paul University Surigao, Surigao City); Leslie E. Bauzon (St. Paul University Surigao, Surigao City); Dakula Cain P. Hukman (President, Mamanwa Indigenous Studies Society, Mainit, Surigao del Norte); and Mr. Raymond Y. Jubasan (Mamanwa Teacher, DepEd Surigao del Norte Division, Surigao City)
Contact Email
Sr. Marie Rosanne B. Mallillin, SPC, PhD, President,
St. Paul University Surigao, Surigao City
Email Address: rmallillin2002@yahoo.com
Dr. Fernando A. Almeda Jr. , President,
Surigaonon Heritage Center, Surigao City
Email Address: fernando_almedajr.1@yahoo.com
Leslie E. Bauzon, Senior Research Fellow,
St. Paul University Surigao, Surigao City
Email Address: bauzonleslie@gmail.com
Prof. Ninia T. Calaca, Consultant,
St. Paul University Surigao, Surigao City
Email Address: ninia.calaca@spus.edu.ph