By Freddie G. Lazaro Tabuk City, Kalinga — The provincial government of Kalinga has honored Ilocos Norte Governor Imee R. Marcos by declaring her as an adopted daughter of the province during its celebration of the 2nd Badong Festival and 23rd foundation anniversary. IMEE IS ‘LANGGUNAWA’ — Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos is shown here delivering a speech at the Bicentennial Monument in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur last February 2. She has been declared ‘daughter of Kalinga’ by the provincial government and the Cordilleran province and given the name ‘Langgunawa.’ (Erwin G. Beleo) Through a Resolution No. 2018-025 passed by the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan chaired by Vice Governor James Edduba and approved by Kalinga Governor Jocel Baac, Gov. Marcos has been declared “daughter of the province of Kalinga.” Being named a daughter of Kalinga is a provincial tradition and is in consonance with customary ethnic practices. According to the resolution, it is a recognition bestowed upon “personages who have singularly endeared themselves and contributed outstanding services to the people.” Marcos, in particular, was given the name “Laggunawa,” meaning, “a beautiful and strong daughter of a tribal chieftain.” “Sakto yung pangalan ko, anak daw ng chief – kaya I’ll have to live up to that name. Sabi nila… This ideal is what you should grow up to, so I must become Laggunawa,” she said. “I am deeply honored by this endowment and I will treasure this resolution.” Sons and daughters of the province are granted certain privileges, including protection under the umbrella of the Kalinga Peace Pact institution or the Bodong Justice System “Proto-Pagta.”