Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa, Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, demonstrates the use of the malong as a skirt.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is given to Asian individuals who have achieved excellence in their respective fields. Mrs. Amilbangsa was awarded in 2015 for her work in the preservation and promotion of the traditional "pangalay" dance.
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