Senator Christopher "Bong" Go was recently declared an "adopted son" of the Tuwali Tribe of Ifugao.
The ceremony was held in Barangay Busilac, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya on Saturday, April 1, where, together with Tam-an Banaue Multipurpose Cooperatives (BMPC), members of the Ifugao Tuwali Indigenous Cultural Community in Nueva Vizcaya, including the Ifugao Badbaddang Organization, united to recognize and appoint Go as a member of the Tuwali Tribe in accordance with a resolution.
Go was given the name “aliguyon,” which means a brave warrior who has never been defeated in battle and is known for his speed even without eating, sleeping, or resting.
The title “aliguyon” is named after an Ifugao hero based on the story of 'Hudhod ni Aliguyon' who is known to be a brave leader of his tribe.
"Nagpapasalamat naman ako sa Tuwali Tribe na idineklara tayo bilang honorary son ng kanilang tribo, at kinilala bilang 'Aliguyon' na ang ibig sabihin ay dakila at mapagkalingang lider (I am thankful for the Tuwali tribe for considering me an honorary son of their tribe and recognized as ‘Aliguyon’ which means great and caring leader,” said Go, who, as part of the ceremony, was made to wear their tribal attire including a scarf, sash, belt, head piece, spear and blade.
The Tuwali Tribe is an indigenous group in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) of the Philippines, known for their rich culture and traditions.
Go’s formal adoption as a member of the Tuwali Tribe coincided with the 32nd Annual General Assembly of the Tam-an BMPC where he served as a guest of honor.