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INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES

CFE 106 PRELIMS

IGOROT
- (Tagalog: “Mountaineer”)
- the indigenous peoples of the Cordillera Mountain Range of northern Luzon, Philippines.
- various ethnic groups, all of whom keep, or have kept until recently, their traditional religion and way of life

They’re known as/ for their:


- Strong belief to their gods or to superstition
● They believe and worship anitos, animals, and spirits
- Strong sense of community and family
- Great Crafters and Farmers
- Hospitable/ Accommodating
● They welcome out their guest with respect and offer them some food to eat
- Good listeners
- Good in making strategy or decision making
- Frugal and humble as they live a simple/ modest lifestyle
- Preservation of their territory, culture and traditions
● They're known for their resistance to Spaniards
● Their ancient rites and beliefs coexist with contemporary Christian practices
● They cherish their artistic, musical, and dancing expressions as well as cultural customs

Kinds of Igorots and their unique characteristics


1.) Kankana-ey
- Live in western Mountain Province, northern Benguet, northeastern La Union and southeastern Ilocos Sur.
They’re known as/ for their:
- Mastery of their livelihood of hunting and foraging
- Practical, they think first of their necessities before the luxuries
- Bravery they are mentally prepared for what challenges will come

2.) Ibaloi
- Inhabit the southeastern part of Benguet Province
- Ibaloi, meaning "people who live in houses"
They’re known as/ for their:
- Hardworking as they choose to build or make the things they need (i.e. houses, pots) instead of buying.
- Proud of showing off their prestige and riches through tattoos, clothing, and accessories
- Agrarian Society as their economy is based on the production and maintenance of crops and farmland, mainly of rice.

3.) Kalinga/Kalinga people


- Mainly found in Kalinga province
- “Kalinga” came from the Ibanag and Gaddang, which means headhunter
They’re known as/ for their:
- Strong sense of tribal awareness
- Being good headhunters deserving of respect
- Good leaders
● evident on how Ykalinga leaders handle “bodong” or peace pacts within the subtribes to resolve conflicts
AGTA OF LUPIGUE
- Mainly live in City of Ilagan, Isabela
- Agtas are semi-nomads in the East Quezon province in Luzon in which they’re darker skinned and generally
have blacker shorter curly hair

They’re known as/ for their:


- Hunter-gatherer lifestyle, depending on fishing, hunting, and gathering for their natural resources and planting plants
for their sustenance
- Strong Cultural Identity which is characterized by distinctive customs, music, dance, and spiritual beliefs.
- Resourceful and Adaptable as a result of their nomadic existence and exposure to numerous surroundings
- Strong sense of camaraderie and collaboration, living in a close-knit community
- Respect for the Environment and the natural resources they rely on, defending their territory from outside dangers

THE AETA PEOPLE

Pronounced as “eye-ta”
The Aeta tribes are believed to be the first inhabitants of the Philippines. HISTORY:

They are indigenous and their ancestors were the aborigines from Australia. There was a consensus from
anthropologists that they migrated from the island of Borneo about 30 thousand years ago using a land bridge that was
partially covered by water 5,000 years ago.

LOCATION:

They are located in isolated regions along the foothills of Mount Pinatubo in the Zambales Range in the province of
Pampanga. The Aeta have traditionally lived in small mobile groups of 1 to 5 families that practice a form of
slash-and-burn agriculture locally called kaingin.

TRAITS:

The Aeta are physically characterized by dark skin, finely curled hair, and short stature. KNOWN FOR:

Traditionally, Aetas are hunting and gathering indigenous people. They're actually among the most skilled when it
comes to jungle survival – they are even able to make use of plants as herbal medicine and possess tools and weapons.
While they're nomadic, they are able to build temporary houses made of sticks.

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