_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright: © 2022 the Author(s). This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC- BY) 4.0 license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Published by the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Ilocos Sur, Philippines Page | 1 Pasion as a Reflection of Ilokano Cultural Values and Traditions: The Case of San Esteban, Ilocos Sur Ryan Roi B. Domingo 1 , Melver Ritz L. Gomez 2 , Jan Rich A. Guira 3 1 Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines 2 Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines 3 Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines Corresponding Author: Ryan Roi B. Domingo e-mail: rbdomingo@mmsu.edu.ph ABSTRACT Exploring the rich oral traditions of the Ilokanos, the study generally aimed to document the conduct ofPasion and analyze the cultural values and traditions manifested through its performance at the locale of San Esteban, Ilocos Sur. Further, it determined the individuals performing the Pasion, their motivations in doing so, and the cultural values and traditions that can be manifested in the performance of the Pasion. The study employed a qualitative research design and utilized in-depth interviewing, used secondary data, and involved digital documentation of the performances for a span of a 10-day schedule. Results revealed that the performers of Pasion are individuals who have free time, devout Catholics inclined to their religious views, and those who belong to a group of people related by blood or community. Their reasons and motives reflected cultural values such as love for the family, culture, tradition, and community. Specifically,Ilokano cultural values and traditions reflected in the performance of the Pasion are emotional closeness and security among the Ilokano family, commitment to a “Panata” or vow, faith and religiosity, as well as community solidarity. KEYWORDS Ilokano Culture, Oral Traditions/Literature, Pasion, Narrative Inquiry 1. Introduction Filipinos have a very rich heritage manifested in their traditions and practices as well as in their literature which can be found widespread in the country. It is also undeniable that through a number of efforts and ways, they give much attention to the cultivation of their arts and culture. However, as the digital age began with emerging globalization in the 21 st century, maintaining the arts and culture has become a perennial challenge. Ortega (2017)suggested that the diversity and richness of Philippine literature eventually evolved with its history. It is said that pre-colonial Filipinos had their early forms of literature. Ortega consequently identified the earliest form of Philippine literature which dates back to the pre-colonial times when pre-colonial inhabitants showcased a rich past through their folk speeches, folk songs, folk narratives,indigenous rituals, and mimetic dances. This eventually evolved with the coming of foreign colonizers such as the Spaniards, the Americans, and the Japanese.