TABUK CITY, Kalinga, Philippines – With the themed “Naindaklan a Kultura, Isu’t Bileg ti Kalinga” (Great Culture, the Strength of Kalinga), the Kalinga province celebrates its 7th Bodong Festival and its 31st Provincial Founding Anniversary, with a month-long celebration highlights the “Bodong,” a traditional peace pact system that remains the moral and judicial foundation of Kalinga society.
Governor James Edduba has issued Executive Order No.2026-09, ordering the suspension of classes in all levels across the province on February 12-13,2026 and the suspension of government offices on February 13, in view of the celebration of the 31st Founding Anniversary and 7th Bodong Festival.
A new highlight for this year’s celebration is the inaugural “Lumin-Awa Float Parade” on February 13, featuring mobile displays with lights, music, and live performances.
The festival, which officially kicked off February 2 with cultural performances embodies the province’s commitment to peace and unity.
The Bodong is the traditional peace pact system of the Kalinga people—an indigenous mechanism that ended tribal conflicts and established enduring agreements on justice, territory, and social relations.
Guided by elders and customary law (pagta), bodong is sealed through rituals, chants, and collective oaths, symbolizing mutual respect and shared responsibility among communities.Today, bodong remains a living institution and the moral foundation of Kalinga society.
Key upcoming events include “Diddiga Cultural Showcase,” a premier display of authentic Kalinga chants and dances on February 12 and the Miss Kalinga Coronation Night.
On February 14, The Grand Civic Float Parade and the 31st Founding Anniversary Program at the Kalinga Sports Complex., while a “Bike Festival” traversing a scenic route from the Provincial Capitol to Talama on February 15.
A “United for Health” mission at the Kalinga Sports Center, providing medical, dental, and legal services on February 16, while the inauguration of the Poswoy Bridge Project in Balbalan and the distribution of land titles (CLOA) will be on February 17.
A “Festival Camp-out” is also featured, February 19 to 20 and a province-wide blood donation drive on February 20. Cordillera Tourism Press Corps Release Photos Courtesy of Department of Tourism Cordillera
