English - Balay Mindanaw

Part 2 - Four Datus: Stories of the Higaunon Lifewhen both groups increased in numbers, the boundary hadto be moved towards Tagoloan. This agreement ensured thatMuslims could not enter the Higaunons’ territory, to keepthings in order after the Muslims set off a certain degree ofdisorder in the past.”Amay Mantangkilan clarified that the Tagoloan beingreferred to here is not the Tagoloan in Misamis Oriental, butthe one on the western side, within Lanao del Norte, whichAmay Mantangkilan performs a singampo prior to the actual interview by Bab.During this ritual, the recorder, the tapes, notebooks, camera, and chicken wereoffered to ask the gods their permission for the interview and for guidance.55