Palawan is rich in natural resources found in different places across the border.

Palawan is not only

known for it's rich biodiversity but also to the colorful culture and traditions of different Indigenous
People's. The Batak Tribe, Palawa'n, Agutaynen Tao't Bato, and Cuyunon these are the various groups
that inhabits in Palawan. These tribes has their own set of common language that they can only
understand.

Most of these tribes lived in mountains area and some near the sea. The source of their living are
hunting, farming and Fishing. Some tribes were nomadic they used to go everywhere to find food to
sustain their living. The main problems they have encountered in their everyday living: lack of steady
source of income, health and malnutrition because they were far from the locality they weren't able to
go center and hospital to check their health conditions. Some tribes didn't know their age, they don't
how to read and even write their name because they lack of education that leads to poor literacy. But
they were rich in beliefs, values, cultures and traditions. The beliefs that they have in life is set to guide
them. The values is what they mattered and value the most the character and attitude. Their culture
and tradition reflects and speaks for their unique way of living. They have unique and different set of
dress code and costumes that represent their tribes. They have traditional dances and songs used to to
honor and worship. Each tribes have their own ceremonial rites for courtship and rituals in thanksgiving
for bountiful harvest. Each tribe have their own set of customary laws and traditions that they need to
follow to maintain peace and order within their tribes. These tribes were mainly lead by their chieftain
and elder people. They have babaylans who makes the ritual to speak and talk to their Diwata for their
wish to be granted

But as the time goes by the population of Indigenous People's here in Palawan is suddenly getting
decreased because of infant mortality rate due to the exposure in direfferent diseases like: malaria,
chicken pox, tuberculosis etc. This situation happened because the lack of education and distance of IP's
within the vicinity. It was very alarming scenario, because that will result to low birth rate that is why the
population of Indigenous People's is getting lower.Some Indigenous People adapted the life that we
have used too.It is very heartwarming that they started to go to school. In fact a lot of Indigenous people
had already finished their study and earned degree. It is a good indication that they were able to adapt
the modern life that we had. But the consequences of this we might sometimes to forgot the traditional
and cultural practices that we have before. Another factor why we tend to forget our own culture
because of the emergence of modern technology we don't find time to practice even more because we
spent time playing with our gadgets.

Therefore, is not bad to a adapt with changes in life because it is the only constant thing in this world.
There is no wrong with progression and development as long as these changes would benefits everyone
and won't disregard the culture of our own, but instead a progress that leads to promotion and
preservation of our practices. As a student, as a teacher in the near future my role is to use my voice to
inspired the other people to continue uphold and respect the human rights of every Indigenous People.
We have to protect and fight for their rights. We as future educator our roles is not only lie in mparting
the knowledge and skills that our learner's needed but it also preservation, protection and conservation
of different Indigenous People cultural and traditional practices. We should create a learning
environment to our students that value and respect cultural.differences for them to build the sense of
belongin ness regardless in what tribe they were belong.

1. Lack of a steady source of income

2. Health - LBM and malnutrition

3. Education - Poor literacy rate

4. Lack of a permanent teacher for schooling and farming

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Mountain people: The Bataks of Palawan

The Batak is the smallest among the different tribes in Palawan. Sadly, their tribe is also disintegrating.
In the early 1900s, there were around 600 of them. During the 70s, there were almost 400 of them. Now
they're down to about 300.

Henson Wongaiham

Published: 12:58 PM October 18, 2012

Updated: 7:40 PM October 18, 2012

PALAWAN, Philippines - If you're looking for something offbeat to include in your Puerto Princesa
itinerary, try spending a few hours with the Batak tribe in Kalakwasan in Sitio Tanabag. Learn about their
lives, practices, and how you can be of help.

The Batak, the smallest tribe in Palawan, live up in the mountains. With just 49 families left – that’s
more or less 300 people – they’re slowly disappearing.

From what I read, the word “Batak” in Cuyonon means “mountain people.” While the Batak’s origins
haven’t been determined, it’s inferred that they are of Aeta descent because of their physical attributes
— dark skin, kinky hair, and small but well-defined bodies.

TRADITIONAL COSTUMES. The Batak people used to wear these colorful costumes. Photo by Henson
Wongaiham

The Batak is the smallest among the different tribes in Palawan. Sadly, their tribe is also disintegrating.
In the early 1900s, there were around 600 of them. During the 70s, there were almost 400 of them. Now
they're down to about 300.

NEAR THE VILLAGE. You know you're near when you start seeing huts and Batak tribe members walking
around. Photo by Henson Wongaiham

FAVORITE SPORT. The Batak boys love to play basketball. Photo by Henson Wongaiham

Another interesting thing about the Bataks is that many women are topless.

BATAK WOMEN. Traditionally, Batak women do not cover their upper torso. Photo by Henson
Wongaiham
COURTESY AND RESPECT. Batak chieftain During Villanueva greets visitors upon arrival. As a way of
showing courtesy and respect, visitors give food items for the tribe. Photo by Henson Wongaiham

FUN PASTIME. Removing lice from each other's hair seems like a fun pastime! Photo by Henson
Wongaiham

The Bataks seldom go down the mountains. Some go to town twice a week; others once a month. Some
even less – if not to buy non-perishable food or what-not, it’s to perform traditional dances for tourists.

There, I learned about some of their problems:

1. Lack of a steady source of income

2. Health - LBM and malnutrition

3. Education - Poor literacy rate

4. Lack of a permanent teacher for schooling and farming

OFF TO SELL WOOD. Lack of a steady income is a problem for the Batak. Photo by Henson Wongaiham

SOURCE OF INCOME. Sap from the almaciga tree is sold, which will be used for varnish. Photo from
ecop.pbworks.com

ACCESSORIES. Batak women make beautiful beaded necklaces. Photo by Henson Wongaiham

What do they eat?

They usually eat rice that they’ve harvested (or sometimes the ones bought from town), kamoteng
kahoy (cassava), and native plants. Sometimes, they hunt for the occasional baboy damo (wild pig) or
flying squirrel. When we were there, the Batak ate pancit bihon prepared by an NGO.

LUNCH. Pancit Bihon was served for lunch by an NGO. Photo by Henson Wongaiham

While the Bataks still practice traditional herbal medicine, the help of Western medicine is sometimes
needed to prevent death – most especially for LBM and malnutrition. While health is gradually
improving as missionaries have started helping, doctors and medicine are still needed.
We met the oldest member of the Bataks, who happens to be the quack doctor. He mentioned the
different herbs used to heal the common cold or fever.

BABAYLAN. 75-year-old Rogelio Sibido is the Batak tribe's babaylan (quack doctor). Photo by Henson
Wongaiham

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE. Students from Palawan State University interviewing the quack doctor for their
thesis on alternative medicine. Photo by Henson Wongaiham

The highest education level attained by a Batak is Grade 6.

With the help of NGOs like Heaven’s Eyes and through their Alternative Learning System (ALS), they
hope that the literacy of the Batak children will slowly improve and will be at par with lowlanders.

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION. Batak children take the Alternative Learning System (ALS) because formal
education is not accesible in the village. Photo by

NEW HOPE. Foundations of the new school to help raise the literacy level of the Batak children. Photo by
Henson Wongaiham

COMMUNITY MEETING. Heaven's Eyes, the group that brought an alternative learning experience to the
Batak people, facilitates a community meeting. Photo by Henson Wongaiham

How can you help?

1. If you're up to it, immerse yourself in the community. Stay for the afternoon or a few days.

2. Donate vitamins and medicine, especially for LBM and fever.

3. If you want, bring non-perishable food items like uncooked rice, noodles, or coffee.

4. Donate children's books for the new classroom being built.

5. Be a volunteer teacher or doctor.

6. Find organizations that can source materials from the Batak.

7. Scout for other NGO's that can help.

8. Donate money to organizations that are currently helping like Heaven’s Eyes.
9. Share their stories.

TELL THEIR STORY. Help the Batak community by volunteering, donating, and sharing the story of their
plight. Photo by Henson Wongaiham

The Batak’s concept of love, courtship, and relationships. Is it true that parents can buy a wife for their
sons? Is it true that virgins are of smaller value?

High ranking Batak's abuse of power in the past. Is it true that a past chieftain used religion to get
women to sleep with him?

“Ang hindi marunong magsinungaling, gutom.” (Hungry are those who don’t know how to lie.) Is there
truth to this?

Such juicy topics! Will you find these out for me? Pretty please?

Code of conduct

Finally, I'd like to share something that I came across in the Batak Visitor Center. It's the code of conduct
for visiting ethnic villages. I think that all visitors should read these friendly reminders before spending
time with indigenous people. In summary:

Treat the tribes as your equal.

Observe and learn about the tribe's way of life and be open-minded.

Be friendly as you mingle. Avoid showing extreme emotions.

Ask permission before taking photos and avoid portraying them in a different light.
Buy the stuff that they make. You help them in more ways than one.

If you feel that it's necessary to give gifts to the tribe, choose the items wisely.

Respect the tribe's environment. Leave it the way that you found it.

Minimize modern influences so that their ethnic identity won't be lost.

Bring everything that you'll need. Tribes don't have much to share.

Be sensitive to how they respond to you.

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Some History about the Batak Tribe of Palawan

The Batak are one of around 70 different indigenous peoples of the Philippines and their natural
homeland is in Puerto Princesa. The Batak are believed to have originated from the first wave of
humans who crossed the land bridges connecting the Philippine islands with mainland Asia, up to 50,000
years ago. Today, there are only around 300 Batak remaining

The Batak is a race of people who are known as a ‘Disappearing Tribe’. Their dwindling numbers have
been a result of high infant mortality, exposure to diseases (such as tuberculosis, measles, chicken pox
and Malaria) and low birth rates. Marriages outside of the tribe are also becoming more common, as a
result of the smaller population, and children born of such marriages rarely follow the cultural ways of
the Batak.

The Batak lived a nomadic, fishing and hunter-gather lifestyle and their Farming Methods were of the
‘Slash and Burn’ approach, allowing the lands they had used to ‘fallow’, or rest, for a few years. Since
the mid to late 20th Century, the Tribe has been pushed towards settling in small villages outside of
their natural roaming areas.

With restrictions also placed on their traditional farming methods the Batak Tribe have supplemented
their income by harvesting honey, tree resin and rattan, using methods that are said to be more natural
and sustainable than commercial practises.

This natural approach is likely linked to their belief system of Animism. Many of the Batak continue to
disappear in to the forests, for days at a time, to gather and to reconnect to nature and the spirits that
they believe reside in elements of the natural world. The Batak make regular offerings to these spirits,
some of whom are suspicious of humans but will tolerate them as long as they don’t waste or abuse the
forests natural resources.
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Meet the Bataks of Palawan

The Batak are indigenous peoples who are said to be the Filipino ancestors - the first to set foot in the
Philippines. The name, “Batak” is said to be a Cuyunon term for “mountain people”. The Batak used to
be semi-nomadic, collecting foods from the forest and rivers. Today, the Batak live precariously in
Palawan - the country’s last ecological frontier. According to population estimates, there are less than
400 Batak members left, and those that remain believe “Da’ na ang Batak” – “ Soon there will be no
more Batak.”
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Batak Settlement in Palawan

The Last Guardians of the Rainforest

Traditionally hunters-gatherers, the Batak now suffer malnutrition because of dwindling forest
resources. What used to be their sole food and livelihood source is now open to concessionaires and
mining companies looking to exploit virgin forests in pursuit of profit. The lack of clean water and access
to medical aid further aggravates the situation, and some Batak members literally die from diseases that
are easily treatable in the city.

The last guardians of the vanishing rainforests of Palawan, the Batak are ill-equipped to operate in
today’s market economy. Without access to education, they have a hard time finding jobs and earning a
steady income.

Extreme poverty and illiteracy within the Batak community has placed them at the mercy of outside
influence. Today, the Batak compete for resources with lowlanders and concessionaires - who take what
they can from the forest in such massive, commercial scale that is unsustainable. Deprived of their
traditional occupation, the Batak now come to work for the said concessionaires, through which they
earn a meager 100PHP (US$ 2.16) per week, in harvesting rattan poles. A Batak worker makes 5 php for
each pole that he spends half a day collecting, cleaning and transporting. Earnings from this work are
not enough to sustain Batak families, which is why many of them are malnourished and are vulnerable
to disease.

Baselisa Latube, former chieftain of the Batak settlement of Satio has a heart-wrenching story. She and
her husband were jailed intermittently for several years, with the longest stretch being 6 years and 5
months. Their crime - living on land that the local concessionaire wished to usurp.

Deprived of their traditional occupation the Bataks are now dependent on sporadic manual wage labour
through which they earn a meagre 100 PHP (US$ 2.16) per week.
With forest-resources on a steady decline, the Batak are losing more and more of their natural food
source, health, and cultural identity.

Thankfully, there are many ways to help!

This campaign aims to to work within the tribe’s cultural foundation to create an alternative and
sustainable livelihood for the Bataks.

Batak Craft will develop the tribe’s skill and process efficiency in traditional basket-weaving, document
the tribe and its culture alongside, and helping them sell their products to an international market.

We also aim to provide a product refinement training programme for the tribe, so that they can
eventually take ownership of every aspect of the product to market value chain.

Providing a sustainable livelihood to the Bataks helps them:

Bring food to their tables. One basket purchase can feed an entire family of 3-4 for several days.

Get proper medical treatment in times of sickness. With a steady income, the Batak can afford to travel
to city hospitals and pay for treatment and medicine.

Protect the forests by saying no to concessionaires and mining companies who encroach upon ancestral
land in pursuit of profit. With a sustainable livelihood in place, the Batak wouldn't have to resort to
working for mining companies (panning for gold) out of desperation.

Strengthen cultural integrity and thrive in modern society. Palawan locals generally tend to discriminate
against the Batak. This creates a sense of inferiority among the tribe, which partly contributes to their
"vanishing status". As a result, Batak members leave the tribe in search of greener pastures. But we
believe greener pastures can be found within — and that's why we want you to join us in making this
happen.

The Rewards
Batak Craft has used our design background to innovate products that represent the craft traditions of
the Batak and stand out at statement pieces in our backers' homes and wardrobes. Please find below
images of the various rewards we have on offer specifically for this campaign.
About Batak Craft

Batak Craft is a Philippines-based community-run effort working to rehabilitate the Batak Tribe’s physical
and cultural health by addressing the root causes of their depopulation through enterprise facilitation:
specifically, by creating a sustainable bamboo-weaving business for the Batak.

Meet Lara Frayre, Founder, Batak Craft

For Lara Frayre, a multi-disciplinary designer, Batak Craft is the culmination of a decade of continuing
education in the artistic, socio-cultural, and entrepreneurial disciplines.

Lara was working for an NGO to construct a yoga center at Roxas, Palawan. The project had hired
workers in the vicinity for the construction. Over time, she noticed that some workers were tougher,
more honest, and more hardworking than the others. They showed up early at work; they left the last.
They were humble, and seemed to be content with the simplest things in life. She got to know them
better by visiting their homes, asking many questions, and ultimately discovering that they were
members of a tribe called, Batak.

She went back home to Manila when the project concluded, but felt a connection with the Batak.
"Poring through academic papers, I started having a sinking feeling in my chest when I discovered that
there are only about 400 Batak left, which is half of their population back in the 1900s."

She decided to carry out deeper research to learn if they wanted help, and identify the best way to help
them.

Lara formed a small team with two other locals. With just a motorcycle, their bags and food supplies,
the team sought out the 6 most populated Batak settlements on a three-week adventure, which
included trekking for hours across multiple river crossings, going to and from each community.

“Things weren't always easy - during our first visit to the Batak pilot group at Sitio Manggapin, a woman
ex-chieftain named Baselisa glared at us with a suspicious, 'Who are you and why are you here?' There is
a long-running history of outside communities taking advantage of tribal groups and so some of them
are wary of people who offer help. But, that's how the idea of Batak Craft took shape.”

About Coopita

Coopita is a Singapore-based platform focused on enhancing the capabilities of makers working on craft
preservation across Asia. Since the start of operations in June 2016, Coopita’s community has grown to
include over 110 makers from across 8 different countries in Asia.

Meet Naomi Jacob, Co-Founder, Coopita Pte Ltd

Naomi joined Coopita as a co-founder in 2016, driven by a passion for the rich craft traditions of Asia.
With a background in economics and public policy, Naomi has always been interested in the role of
social enterprises in development policy.
Naomi is responsible for Coopita's on the ground efforts to reach out to unique maker communities
working on craft preservation across Asia, which is how she came across Batak Craft. She was very
impressed in terms of the clarity of Lara's end goals as well as her passion and commitment to working
with the Bataks to find a solution that could help them move into the modern economy without losing
their rich cultural heritage.

Coopita had been considering the use of crowdfunding as tool to finance product innovations for makers
across our community. When Naomi realised that this is something that Lara had considered but needed
more resources to get off the ground, she knew that Project Bamboo would be perfect as Coopita's first
crowdfunding collaboration with a partner maker.

We at Batak Craft and Coopita are so excited to present Project Bamboo to the Start Some Good
community. Head over to our FAQ document or please get in touch with us if you have any questions or
feedback on our project. We really appreciate your support.

Use Of Funds

$6,500 TIPPING POINT GOAL

Batak Craft works with ten Batak families in Palawan who are trained in basketry. If we reach our tipping
point, our campaign will be able to provide benefits to the ten Batak families that translate to allowing
each family* to earn PHP 1750 (US$ 35) per week for a period of 6.5 weeks to tide over the dry season,
when it is especially difficult for them to meet their daily expenses.

*Each family has an average of 3 members.

$8,500 STRETCH GOAL

Achieving the stretch goal will allow us to provide the equivalent of an additional 2 weeks of work for
the 10 Batak families that Batak Craft works with. It will also allow us to fund a product refinement
training programme to enable Batak members to get involved in the product design process.

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Rewards

The Cheerleader

$1.00

Thank you for your support! You'll receive access to our exclusive SSG updates and offers throughout
this campaign. Have some ideas to share with us? Let us know!

Unlimited

Sunday Social Webinar

$5.00

Join Lara, the founder of Batak Craft and Naomi, the co-founder of Coopita for a webinar on Project
Bamboo and life with the Bataks. We will be sending around a survey before the webinar as well so we
can answer any specific questions you may have.

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Forest Wood Bracelet

$12.00

These designs draw inspiration from the simple beaded jewellery of the Batak Tribe. The forest jewellery
are made from wooden beads that are available in the local markets. Available in two styles - Geometric
and Minimalist.

Go Postal!

$15.00

We'll send you a bundle of three postcards depicting the Batak way of life, as the Last Guardians of the
Rainforests of Palawan. Help spread our story across the world!

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Batak Beats - Rainforest Vibes

$20.00

Whether you are a fan of world music or a cultural explorer, this digital music album is a one of a kind
compilation of the Songs of the Batak that will give you goosebumps. Music cuts across borders and we
hope this album, one of our efforts to document the cultural traditions of the Batak, will bring as much
joy to you as it did to us when producing it. This product also comes with a PDF e-book of the singers'
stories.

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Forest Wood Necklace

$22.00

These designs draw inspiration from the simple beaded jewellery of the Batak Tribe. The forest jewellery
are made from wooden beads that are available in the local markets. Available in two styles - Geometric
and Minimalist.

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Zen Bamboo Place Mat (Small)

$35.00

These beautiful 20 cm x 20 cm mats showcase the incredible weaving skills of the Batak. The mats will
be available in your choice among 3 different weaves.

You will also receive an 8R photo of the weaver who made your basket as a heartfelt gesture of thanks
for your support!

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Bamboo and Resin Coasters - (set of 4)

$45.00

Each bamboo and resin coaster is 10.2 cm x 10.2 cm

You will also receive an 8R photo of the weaver who made your coaster as a heartfelt gesture of thanks
for your support!

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Build Your Own Bundle!

$50.00

Let us know if you want a customised mix of the perks and we'd be happy to send this to you! Just make
sure the donation amount adds up to the cost of the individual items you'd like to purchase in your
customised bundle.

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Zen Bamboo Place Mat (Medium)

$55.00

These beautiful 30 cm by 30 cm mats showcase the incredible weaving skills of the Batak. The mats will
be available in a choice of Batak weaves, which will be specified.

You will also receive an 8R photo of the weaver who made your bamboo mat as a heartfelt gesture of
thanks for your support!

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Zen Bamboo Place Mat (Large)

$70.00

These beautiful 40 cm by 40 cm mats showcase the incredible weaving skills of the Batak. The mats will
be available in a choice of Batak weaves, which will be specified.

You will also receive an 8R photo of the weaver who made your mat as a heartfelt gesture of thanks for
your support!

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Tales of the Batak - Coffee Table Book

$130.00

An important part of Batak Craft's mission is to document the cultural traditions of the Batak before they
are forgotten. This coffee table book captures the realities of life among the Bataks and shares stories
that are important to the tribe.

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Basketry Set (Set of 3 Baskets) - Early Bird

$150.00

This set of three baskets will be the perfect statement pieces for your home. Available in a choice of
Batak weaves which will be specified. The dimensions of the baskets are as follows:

Large - 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm

Medium - 20 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm

Small - 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm

You will also receive 8R photos of the three weavers who made your baskets as a heartfelt gesture of
thanks for your support!

Due to prohibitive shipping costs, the baskets will be available only to backers based in Asia, Australia
and the Philippines.

Basketry Set (Set of 3 Baskets)

$230.00

This set of three baskets will be the perfect statement pieces for your home. Available in a choice of
Batak weaves which will be specified. The dimensions of the baskets are as follows:

Large - 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm

Medium - 20 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm

Small - 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm

You will also receive 8R photos of the three weavers who made your baskets as a heartfelt gesture of
thanks for your support!
Due to prohibitive shipping costs, the baskets will be available only to backers based in Asia, Australia
and the Philippines.

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Batak Home Bundle

$315.00

Set of three Batak Baskets (Small, Medium and Large), 2 Bamboo Mats (Small and Medium) and a set of
4 Bamboo in Resin coasters.

You will also receive 8R photos of the three weavers who made your baskets as a heartfelt gesture of
thanks for your support!

Due to prohibitive shipping costs, the baskets will be available only to backers based in Asia, Australia
and the Philippines.

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Product Refinement Training

$500.00

Sponsor a 3-day product refinement training programme for 8 Batak members, so that they can take
control of another part of the product creation value chain and take another step towards realising
economic self-sufficiency.

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