KApintig, KAlakbay, KAbalikat, KAdamay
One pulse, one journey, a common endeavor,
a common yearning, a reaching out,
one people,
one humanity,
one  Creation.

 

“KA” is a prefix that is used in most Philippine languages signifying a profound mutuality transcending human differences that is rooted in the soul of the people.

KAPINTIG also means pulsating in total harmony with the cadence of life, defining common threads of solidarity between peoples, woman and man, humanity and nature, and Creation and God.

KAPINTIG—a celebration of harmony and of the nurturing spirit. It is an expression of reciprocity, equality, and   respect not only for the other person as an individual but of his/her humanity as well—rendering one’s self to the beloved.
 
   
 

The KAPINTIG logo symbolizes pieces of Filipino life and culture.  On a higher plane it also represents solidarity with other peoples, a reaching out in search of a more meaningful solidarity encompassing national boundaries, breaking down social and cultural barriers in search of a common humanity.

The sun is the eternal symbol of life, its inner rings represent the   cycles of life—encompassing, yet not restraining, its rays enriching all of Creation—relentlessly and unselfishly.

Truly a national symbol, the coconut is indeed the “Tree of Life.”  Soaring proud and majestic into the tropical landscape it is a priceless gift from Mother Earth, a    fitting symbol of a resilient and noble race, reaching out relentlessly to the rest of Creation.  Growing in abundance, the coconut helps sustain the lives of millions of     Filipinos.

The Philippine mat is woven from strips of palm leaves, grass, and fiber in exciting patterns and vibrant colors.  It is symbolic of the diverse cultural patterns intricately woven into an exquisite yet simple tapestry of the unique experience - a remarkable marriage of East and West, of ancient and modern, of the practical and the aesthetic.

The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,100 islands more or less.  Our islands are joined together by numerous inland seas, straits, gulfs, and bays.  This connectivity is enhanced by the native “bancas”, a canoe fitted with outrigger.  Though simple, it is sturdy and dependable.  Undoubtedly, a fitting symbol of oneness, of unity in diversity.