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SunStar June 09, 2021 HERMAN Muan did not expect that he would be the leader of Sitio Kule in Barangay Salacafe, Tboli South Cotabato. In his mind, he only wanted to help his community to become independent and empowered.
“Sitio Kule had no knowledge on local governance before. Most of the people were timid to the outside visitors. They did not know how to entertain guests. Some locals were stubborn. Sitio Kule before was also identified as an NPA-infested area and had marijuana plantation,” said Herman.
Kule is a Tboli term that means “center.” It is surrounded by four sitios of Salacafe, namely Datal Bong, Blo, Syom Bulol, and Tahikong. It was also the hunting ground of their ancestors. They placed their animal traps on the trail going to the famous Lake Holon.