Matigsalug tribal members show their bountiful harvest of crops and fruits during the Subang sa Sinugdanan, a river festival at the Bankerohan River. The Matigsalugs are known to reside along the river banks. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Three foreigners watch as 11 tribes take turn in culture presentations at the Rizal Park. The activity is part of the week-long 29th Kadayawan fruit harvest festival. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Tribal leader Lito Sampag (left) from Barangay Gupitan, Kapalong town, Davao del Norte discloses to the media the alleged military restriction on their movement, including their routine work in the farms, as the military renews counterinsurgency operations. A military-organized paramilitary among other tribesmen is being used to enforce the restriction on them in the villages of Kapatagan, Mankay, Taonatok, Aninipot and Ngan, all in Kapalong. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
A Lumad keeps his balance at the wooden stilt, made from tree branches, as he races to the finish line in the tribal festival of games featured in this year's Kadayawan festival of Davao City. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Indigenous tribes showcase their own sports activities, among them the skillful use of the bangkaw (spear) at the Peoples Park in Davao City today. The Tribal Sportsfest is the new feature in the 29th Kadayawan Festival. The tribal sports festival is spearheaded by the Davao City Sports office. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)