As a staunch advocate of cultural preservation, RMMC-MI organized and hosted the 3rd Kislap Katutubo at the RMMC-MI Arellano Campus Grounds on October 7, 2024, in celebration of the National Indigenous Peoples Month.Among the notable parts of the event were the Demsu, a traditional prayer or chant; the showcase of cultural performances of the Blaan, Moro, and Tboli triibes; and a fashion show of the traditional attires.The event was further enriched by the special message from the Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Albert P. Balongoy, emphasizing on the advocacy of RMMC-MI towards cultural preservation. This event was made possible with the support of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Kristoffer Franz Mari R. Millado; College President, Ma. Andrea Patricia M. Millado, MBA, MA, MPMA; and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Albert P. Balongoy.
The Ramon Magsaysay Memorial College-Marbel Inc. staged its 2nd Kislap Katutubo 2023 at South Cotabato Cultural gymnasium last October 23, 2023. In time for the National Indigenous People's Month celebration. The event highlighted the performances from the RMMC-MI Helobung Dancers, Pop idols, Indak, Blaan Dancers, Tboli Dancers, and Maguindanaon Dancers, and students who modeled the refined outfits of these groups. The celebration was also graced by the Helubong Community Dance Troupe, Incorporated and the various key personnel of these groups: the Local Culture and Arts Coordinator Nenita G. Kinan, Legislative Staff of IPMR Office Koronadal City Delia Patricio Lawi-an from Blaan tribe, and Abdulfatah Bin Aliman - Ustadz from the Maguindanaon tribe.This celebration acknowledges the Tri-People of the Region: Tboli, Moro, and Blaan groups and their cultural significance in our community. The event was supported by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Kristoffer Franz Mari R. Millado, College President, Ma. Andrea Patricia M. Millado, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Albert P. Balongoy.
As we celebrate Indigenous People's Month this 2022, the Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges-Marbel, Inc. under its Culture and Arts Office will bring you the 1st Kislap Katutubo: A Showcase of IP Talents on October 26, 2022; at 4 PM at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center. RMMC-MI as the Regional Center for Culture and Arts supports the Indigenous Peoples and Moro students to culture awareness and sensitivity by providing venue for them to showcase their arts, culture and traditions. We will showcase the talents of Indigenous Peoples (T'boli and Blaan), Moro and the Indak RMMC-MI. A cultural concert you'll never miss.