After a month-long break, the " Diwata ng Lahi", a replica of the balangay or Butuan boat, resumed its journey retracing the migration routes of ancient Filipinos during the pre-Hispanic era.

Hundreds of well-wishers led by the former City Mayor  and Butuan Tourism Council chairperson Daisy B. Plaza  and SP Members gathered at the PPA grounds during the send-off ceremony last February 4, 2010.

 Fr.  Joesilo Amalia, in his homily, appreciated  the individuals involved in this undertaking and blessed the team for a safe and fruitful voyage to their  various destinations.

Former DOT undersecretary Art Valdez, skipper of the Team Balangay, expressed his gratitude to the city government of Butuan , especially to Mayor Boy Daku Plaza and Madam Daisy and the City Tourism Office headed by Ms. Ayet Guno, for their unwavering support , both financial and moral, to this historic endeavor.

The Diwata was accompanied this time by another bigger balangay called  the "Masawa Hong Butuan"(The Radiance of Butuan). Measuring 81 feet long and 14 feet wide, the Masawa , built by artesans hired from Tawi-tawi, can accomodate more than 35 persons.

From Butuan, the two balangays will proceed to the ports of Zamboanga, Davao, Tawi-tawi before going to  Indonesia, Vietnam and China. They are expected to return to the Manila port later this year.