The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) officially launched the Indigenous Peoples (IP) Games in Camarines Sur, bringing vibrant traditional athletics to the forefront of national grassroots sports development. 

Designed to preserve cultural heritage while fostering unity and inclusivity, the event celebrated the athletic prowess and deep-rooted identity of the region's indigenous communities.

Local athletes demonstrated extraordinary strength, agility, and camaraderie across a diverse lineup of traditional events. 

Competitors went head-to-head in archery (Pana), arm wrestling (Bunong Braso), and games of strategy and balance like Tubigan, Santaren, Burutungan nin Lubid, Kadang-Kadang sa Bagol, Guruyudan sa Palapa, and Tatsian sa Pili. 

The lively competitions highlighted not only physical endurance, but also the enduring cultural traditions passed down through generations.

Organized in close partnership with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and municipal leaders of Libmanan including Mayor Son Marfil, Vice Mayor Ariel Oriño, and Councilor Gerardo Miraflor Atienza Jr. the event underscored a shared commitment to community empowerment. 

Moving forward, the PSC reiterated its mission to expand access to sports, ensuring indigenous heritage thrives and no community is left behind.

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