16th Képiyaan Festival

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𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩In the midst of celebration, the Municipality of Jose Abad Santos paused in reverence and unity for the ...
01/05/2026

𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

In the midst of celebration, the Municipality of Jose Abad Santos paused in reverence and unity for the Night of Worship with the theme, “𝐻𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝐹𝑎𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑀𝑖𝑑𝑠𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐶𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑠,” held on April 18, 2026 at the Municipal Gymnasium.

As part of the 16th Képiyaan Festival, the gathering brought together people from different sectors, faiths, and communities in a powerful evening of prayer, praise, and reflection.

The night was further enriched by the inspiring message of Rev. Fr. Mark Jergfel C. Dancel, PSDP, who emphasized the power of unwavering faith and hope, especially in times of crisis. His words reminded everyone that even in uncertainty, faith anchors the soul and strengthens communities.

Voices raised in worship and messages of encouragement echoed throughout the venue, inspiring everyone to remain steadfast, resilient, and anchored in faith amidst life’s trials.

May this night continue to remind us that in every storm, there is hope—and in every challenge, there is faith that carries us through.




𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐒’ 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝟏𝟔𝐓𝐇 𝐊É𝐏𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐒
01/05/2026

𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐒’ 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝟏𝟔𝐓𝐇 𝐊É𝐏𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐒

𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐒’ 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝟏𝟔𝐓𝐇 𝐊É𝐏𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐒𝙅𝙊𝙎𝙀 𝘼𝘽𝘼𝘿 𝙎𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙊𝙎, 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙤 𝙊𝙘𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩...
29/04/2026

𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐒’ 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝟏𝟔𝐓𝐇 𝐊É𝐏𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐒

𝙅𝙊𝙎𝙀 𝘼𝘽𝘼𝘿 𝙎𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙊𝙎, 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙤 𝙊𝙘𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 — The Municipality of Jose Abad Santos proudly celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day on April 18, 2026 at the Municipal Gymnasium, gathering leaders, dignitaries, and Indigenous Cultural Communities in a vibrant showcase of culture, heritage, and unity.

The opening ceremony was formally declared open by Municipal Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative, Hon. Datu Paquito D. Tubon, who emphasized the importance of preserving ancestral traditions and empowering Indigenous communities.

Joining the celebration were distinguished guests led by Hon. Bianca Ricci Bautista-Navarra (FABC President), Mr. Brett L. Bautista (Provincial Administrator), Ms. Anna Christine L. Bautista (Provincial Tourism Officer), Atty. Leonor T. Oralde-Quintayo (NCIP Provincial Director), and Hon. Danilo I. Omicas (Provincial Board Member).

The occasion became even more significant with the attendance of Department of teh Interior and Local Government Regional Director, Dir. Abdullah V. Matalam, who conveyed a message of continued prosperity and progress for Jose Abad Santos, while recognizing the municipality as a proud two-time Seal of Good Local Governance awardee.

This year’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day featured simultaneous cultural competitions and activities such as the Tribal Master Chef Year 4, Képiyaan Float Competition, Képiyaan Cultural Dance Competition, and the Tribal Games, exclusively participated in by Indigenous Cultural Communities from the municipality’s 26 barangays.

The celebration once again reflected the enduring spirit, artistry, and identity of the people of Jose Abad Santos, reinforcing the municipality’s commitment to preserving Indigenous heritage for future generations.



𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟒 A flavorful celebration of heritage and tradition took place during the Tribal Master Chef Yea...
29/04/2026

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟒

A flavorful celebration of heritage and tradition took place during the Tribal Master Chef Year 4 held last April 18, 2026 as part of the Indigenous Peoples' Day at the Municipal Gymnasium.

This annual culinary showcase highlighted the rich native cuisine of our Indigenous Cultural Communities, proving that culture can be preserved through food and shared with pride.

𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 – 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒚
Champion – John Paul Medel & Princess Amie Medel
1st Runner-Up – Alkhan Jan Jahuran & Diven Panay
2nd Runner-Up – Armie Marie Capitan & Carmelita Mosqueda

𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 – 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒚
Champion – Alkhan Jan Jahuran & Diven Panay
1st Runner-Up – Gemma Medel & Cina Jawi
2nd Runner-Up – Benedicto Joaquin & Christine Lofranco

The Champion of the Native Viand Category, John Paul Medel and Princess Amie Medel proudly represented the Province of Davao Occidental during the Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino 2026 organized by Department of Tourism Region XI and Department of Agriculture Region XI last April 24–26, 2026 at Abreeza Ayala Malls, proudly carrying the banner of the Municipality of Jose Abad Santos on the regional stage.

Through the years, Tribal Master Chef has become a successful platform in preserving Indigenous cuisine and empowering local talents. We look forward to seeing more of our Indigenous communities proudly present their native dishes next year.




𝐊é𝐩𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔Creativity, culture, and pride took center stage during the Képiyaan Float Competition he...
29/04/2026

𝐊é𝐩𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Creativity, culture, and pride took center stage during the Képiyaan Float Competition held last April 18, 2026 during the Opening Ceremony of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day of the 16th Képiyaan Festival at the Municipal Gymnasium.

Champion
𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎 𝑨𝒍𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒚 𝑪𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏 𝑩𝒊𝒈

1st Runner-Up
𝑱𝒊𝒎𝒃𝒐𝒚 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒏

2nd Runner-Up
𝑲𝒊𝒎 𝑷𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆

3rd Runner-Up
𝑺𝑷𝑨𝑴𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝑱𝑨𝑺 𝑬𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏

4th Runner-Up
𝑮𝒆𝒎𝒎𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒍'𝒔 𝑰𝑷 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒕 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

Congratulations to all winners and participants for showcasing the beauty of Indigenous identity, artistry, and tradition through your colorful and meaningful float presentations. Your passion and creativity made this year’s celebration more vibrant and memorable.




𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐊é𝐩𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ✨The spirit of culture, unity, and tradition came alive during th...
29/04/2026

𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐊é𝐩𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ✨

The spirit of culture, unity, and tradition came alive during the Cultural Dance Competition held last April 18, 2026 at the Municipal Gymnasium as part of the grand celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Champion
𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒍𝒂𝒉𝒊 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒌 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒐 𝒐𝒇 𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑨𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 — proudly hailed as Champion for the second time!

1st Runner-Up
𝑺𝑷𝑨𝑴𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝑷𝑨𝑴𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝑱𝑨𝑺 𝑬𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏

2nd Runner-Up
𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏

Congratulations to all participating groups for showcasing the rich heritage, artistry, and vibrant identity of our Indigenous Cultural Communities through dance. Your performances continue to preserve and honor the traditions of our ancestors.

May this celebration continue to inspire the younger generation to embrace our roots, cherish our identity, and keep the flame of Indigenous culture alive for years to come.




Makisadya na sa atong ika16th Képiyaan Festival!!! 🎉
20/04/2026

Makisadya na sa atong ika16th Képiyaan Festival!!! 🎉

𝑺𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚The official candidates for B’ya te Jose Abad Santos 2026 are now proudly presented, each representing t...
18/04/2026

𝑺𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚

The official candidates for B’ya te Jose Abad Santos 2026 are now proudly presented, each representing their respective barangay with grace, confidence, and pride.

These empowered Indigenous women embody beauty with purpose, cultural identity, and the strength of our community. As they take the stage, they carry not only their personal aspirations but also the voice and heritage of their people.

Let us all support and celebrate these remarkable candidates as they journey towards the crown in this year’s most anticipated pageant of the 16th Képiyaan Festival.

Who will be crowned as the next B’ya te Jose Abad Santos 2026?

Stay tuned and cheer for your barangay bet!




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