Agawe: A Bagobo Fiction Series 1 Episode 12

 Video is in Tagalog

Continued from Episode 11

As they approached Eban’s house they heard screaming and crying. Tadeo bounded up the stairs. Agawe saw two men run from under the house and he gave chase with Ansel at his heels. Ansel fired at the fleeing figures and they heard a cry of pain but lost them in the dark. They went back to Eban’s house.

Inside, Agawe saw Tiyo Tadeo talking to the crying wife of the dead Eban.

“Tadeo, he looked bad when he came home from work. He said he was just tired and he needed rest. Then suddenly, he became violently sick. He said he might have been poisoned. I was crying and screaming until he calmed down… that was when you came in. I did not even realize he’s dead!”

“Did he say who might have poisoned him?” Tadeo asked.

Agawe: A Bagobo Fiction Series 1 Episode 11

Video is in Tagalog

Continued from Episode 10

Agawe saw Umed writhe in pain but he kept howling, “Your father will roll in his grave. This land belongs to all of us – your father promised a portion of this land to me… you greedy son of …”

“Get him out of here,” Tadeo ordered. Two men carried Umed. 

“Eban, get help for Umed. Get a mabalian. Agawe, get these men to clean up the damage.” 

Agawe: A Bagobo Fiction Series 1 Episode 10

 

Video is in Tagalog

Continued from Episode 9

That night, as Agawe sat at the top of the stairs of his hut watching the stars, he remembered Apô Ugay’s story about his heritage. He’s not al-lang but which could be worse – being a slave or rejected by parents... his father wanted him dead and his mother gave him away.

He suddenly sat up when he heard rustling. He unsheathed his sword and slowly climbed down the stairs, “Who is that?”

Agawe: A Bagobo Fiction Series 1 Episode 9

 Video is in Tagalog

Continued from Episode 8

Waeg was dead when they arrived at his house. The mabalian had applied oils and leaves all over Waeg’s swollen legs and body.

“It’s not in my hands anymore. Waeg has offended the spirits… the spirits has caused his death,” the mabalian panicked.

Waeg’s wife screamed and wailed.

Agawe: A Bagobo Fiction Series 1 Episode 8

 Video is in Tagalog

Continued from Episode 7

“Eban, since you are the eldest son in the third family, I will assign you to do Maramag’s job. You will supervise the workers.”

Eban grinned from ear to ear. “I’ve been telling you that Maramag could not be trusted, Tadeo. I am right!”

“Eban, you know I hate traitors… I trust you are unlike Maramag or Anson?”