SPOTLIGHT:
Padigo, the Book
ABOUT: PADIGO
Kumusta! Padigo, is a story about a kid learning what it means to share and the importance of the act of 'panagpadigo' which is the Ilokano custom of cooking enough food with the intention of sharing it with your friends, families and neighbors. The act of 'panagpadigo' fosters the bonds and sense of belonging within the community at large.
Sinurat ni / Written by: Almond Jaye Ereno
Dibujo ni / Illustrated by: Jennyliz Ordonez Aragon-Hodgins
Impatarus ken Inedit ni / Translated and Edited by: Dean Domingo
Pannakaareglo ken Disenio ni / Layout and Design by: Calvin Bagaoisan
KEY HIGHLIGHTS: PADIGO
Features over 60 pages of colorful illustrations, an Ilokano-English vocabulary list and more!
Bilingual Ilokano & english Education
Padigo was originally written in Ilokano and translated into English. The book features both the original Ilokano text with English translation.
Explore Ilokano Dishes and Ingredients
Padigo highlights popular Ilokano dishes like Pinakbet and Dinengdeng or Inabraw. It also highlights many ingredients used in Ilokano cuisine.
Unique Hawaii and Filipino Inspired Illustrations
Padigo features illustrations that are inspired by elements from both the Ilocos and Hawaii, highlighting the book's origins and roots which are a mix of both the Ilocos and Hawaii.
Book Fundraiser Pre-order Donation Info
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Book Fundraiser Pre-order Period OPEN June 12 to August 31.
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ALL Pre-order ITEMS shipping *TARGET* PERIOD SEPT 1-31.
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For Venmo and Paypal donations please fill out the link in the order form below.
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For Cash and Check donations please directly contact any of our team members.
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A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Nakem Hawaii in preparation for the 20th Nakem International Conference at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
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May also donate via check payable to: Nakem Conferences c/o Dean Domingo // Address: 2540 Maile Way, Spalding 452A, Honolulu, HI 96822
You may donate to us via different tiers below! Agyamankami unay! We thank you very much!
N.A.K.E.M. means National Alliance for Knowledge, Empowerment and Meaning
The 20th Nakem International Conference
Academic Host: University of Hawaii at Manoa Ilokano Program
Venue: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Dates: November 19-21, 2025 (conference), November 22 (Gala night)
For more information about Nakem and the UH Ilokano Program please visit: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/ilokano/nakem/
