Lagawe, Ifugao will host the all-women Laro ng Lahi-Ifugao event on July 8-9, featuring 400 participants.
The event aims to support Ifugao's grassroots program and promote indigenous sports, as mandated by the Philippine Commission on Women.
Competitions will include five combat sports: boxing, wushu, wrestling, weightlifting, and taekwondo.
Additionally, nine ethnic cultural games such as the labba race, guyyudan, and kadang-kadang will be featured.
PSC Commissioner Bong Coo highlighted the importance of supporting indigenous people's sports in Ifugao.
Expected attendees at the opening ceremony include Ifugao Governor Jerry Dalipog, Vice Governor Glenn Prudenciano, and PSC Commissioners Matthew Gaston and Walter Francis Torres.
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