VYING for the coveted crown of Hiyas ng Kadayawan 2012, ten ladies will be competing against each other t bring pride to themselves and their tribe.

Emierita A. Bogcal, 23-years-old Ata, is a 3rd year Bachelor of Elementary Education at the Holy Child College of Davao. “Mimi”, who dreams of becoming a teacher, is presently residing in Crossing Malabog, Paquibato District, Davao City. Ata is another sub-tribe of the Manobo, who are mostly residents of Paquibato District and in Marilog District just across Davao River. [read more]