Masicampo Cursod, isinusulong na tagapagmana ng ‘Salinlahing’ Tagbanua

Ni Albert Villamor Jr.

Dapat suportahan si Masicampo Stephen Kim Cursod bilang nararapat na tagapagmana ng tradisyon at kultura ng ‘Salinlahing’ Tribong Tagbanua.

Ito pag-uulit na kahilingan ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Palawan sa National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)- Regional Office sa pamamagitan ni Regional Director Joemer M. Samong.

“It is significant to note that the “Tagbanua Tribe” is headed by a “Masikampo” being their highest political leader that resembles their “King” who works for the preservation of their cultural integrity and secures the interest and well-being of their tribe wherein since time immemorial “Makisampos” are found in the municipality of Aborlan,” ayon kay Rafael Ortega Jr. na may akda ng isang resolusyon na naglalaman ng kahilingan na sumasalamin sa Provincial Resolution No. 20997, series of 2025.

“Provincial Resolution No. 20997, Series of 2025, already expressed the intent of the Provincial Government of Palawan to support the recognition of Masicampo Stephen Kim Cursod, son of the 17th Masicampo Orlando Cursod, as the rightful heir and successor to the tradition and culture of Salin-Lahi of the Tagbanua Tribe in Aborlan,” ani ni Ortega.

Ang naturang hiling ng SP-Palawan ay para sa pagpapatibay ng institutional support para sa indigenous succession, pagsunod sa constitutional and statutory mandates, at paglinang ng cultural continuity and empowerment ng tribong Tagbanua.