The Association of Young Boholanos in Metro Manila, Inc. (AYBM) is a non-stock, non-profit organization of young Bol-anons, aged 18 to 35 years old. Its primary objective is to unite, consolidate and strengthen the bond of camaraderie and solidarity among its members.

Their Mission, to Unify, consolidate and strengthen the bond of camarederie and solidarity among young Boholanos in Metro Manila; to Enhance their social and economic well-being and instill upon them the spirit of civic consciousness and a sense of community service and responsibility; Welcome and extend assistance and support to Boholanos who are staying in Metro Manila particularly those seeking for greener pastures therein; Initiate, undertake and support sustainable development programs and projects in Bohol; Preserve and promote the Boholano culture and heritage;l and to Generate, manage and sustain linkages with individuals, groups, associations or entities sharing similar concerns, visions and objectives.

With this in mind, AYBM do outreach programs yearly. The Board of Trustees of the Association deliberate and choose the beneficiary. And this year, they visited the Eskaya.

“We chose Eskaya since we want our members to know that Eskaya is not just the most expensive beach resort in the Philippines but an indigenous cultural community which might be the roots of all Boholanos living in the world. Their existence and culture has been debated for a very long time already which resulted to non-recognition and apathy of Boholanos to their plight. The activity may have awakened the consciousness of our members and since we are the premiere youth organization in the province, propagate and spread the story of their unique culture.” Cited Julius Gregory B. Delgado, AYBM President

The Eskaya, less commonly known as the Visayan-Eskaya, is the collective name for the members of a cultural minority found in Bohol, Philippines. The Eskaya community is distinguished by its cultural heritage, particularly its literature and language, although many of its earlier traditional practices are no longer strictly observed. Reports indicate that Eskaya linguistic and cultural education has been in steady decline since the mid-1980s. Legally, the Eskaya are classified as an indigenous group under Republic Act or R.A. No. 8371 entitled "The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997.

Most members of the Eskaya community inhabit a mountainous area that intersects the municipalities of Duero, Guindulman, Pilar, and Sierra Bullones in the once-forested region of Bohol's southeast interior. The original Eskaya settlement of Biabas (Guindulman), was established in the early 20th century by Mariano Datahan who died in 1949. In 1951, the second township of Taytay (municipality of Duero) was founded by Fabian Baja in accordance with Datahan's directions. Significant Eskaya populations are now also found in the nearby townships of Canta-ub, Lundag, Tambongan, Cadapdapan, and Fatimah. In 1996, the Eskaya community was awarded a certificate of Ancestral Domain Claim by President Fidel Ramos. An official census of the Eskaya population has not yet been made. One report estimates that in 1991 there were 130 Eskaya families living in Bohol.

AYBM gave gifts to 98 families, conducted educational workshops, and parlor games during the event. On the other hand, the Eskaya presented their rich culture thru song and traditional dances. The program was a great success, a celebration of great music, culture and heritage.