An Obo Manobo carries his harvest of “tahiti” (Tiger Grass) used to produce walis tambo, locally known as walis paypay in Magpet, North Cotabato. Tiger gra
ss is grown for a year before it can be harvested.

It takes around 45 minutes to make a broom.  Many of the Obo Manobo rely on broom-making for livelihood. They sell the brooms at 100 pesos for a set of three
.

On the background is the Tausavan Falls, accessible via a 15-minute drive on paved road from the town of Magpet.

Photo by JULES BENITEZ