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APAYAO
Apayao Province
Apayao’s Geography
• Apayao, derived from the Isnag dialect
meaning ‘river’ or ‘large body of water’.
• Holds significant importance as a life-
giving source for its people and
neighboring provinces.
• Located in the northernmost part of
Cordillera Administrative Region
• Spans a vast land area of 4,502.33 square
kilometers or 1,738.36 square miles.
• Have seven municipalities: Calanasan,
Conner, Flora, Kabugao, Luna, Pudtol,
and Santa Marcela, encompassing a total
of 133 barangay’s
• Divide in Two Regions: Upper and
Lower Apayao
Apayao Province
Spanish Colonial Rule to a Progressive Future
• 1570s- the mountains of Apayao became refuge for those
seeking solace from foreign influence and social issues. The
Spaniards encountered the Apayao’s , later known as Isnags,
who inhabited the region between Cagayan and Ilocos and
where considered infidels.
• 1900s- Apayao became a sub-province of Cagayan and later
became part of the Mountain Province.
• 1967- the Kalinga-Apayao Province emerged, solidifying
Apayao’s identity alongside Kalinga. Despite challenges
during Martial Law, the Apayao Solidarity Movement played
a pivotal role in promoting development and empowering the
Apayao people.
• 1995- Apayao became separate province, ushering in a new
era of progress and growth. With dedicated leaders at the
helm, Apayao embraced its promising future, focusing on
community development and improving the lives of its
people.
• Today, with visionary leadership and united community,
apayao continues to forge ahead, building a brighter and
more prosperous future for its people.
Apayao Province
People and Ethnolinguistic Groups
• "Isnag“- the combination of "is," meaning recede,
and "Uneg," which is an Iloko term for the inner
area of inhabitation.
• The colonizers referred to them as "Los
Apayaos/Apayaos," referring to the river whose
banks and nearby rugged terrains were their habitat.
• Reynolds (1973) mentioned in his research that
they were also known as "Los Mandayas" or
"Mandayan," which refers to people living
upstream.
• Apayaos practiced agriculture, growing vegetables
and maize for their consumption, while cultivating
tobacco and cacao for trading with the Ilocanos.
• Claveria (2009) mentioned an Isnag settlement
named Karagawan, where the residents prefer to
identify themselves as Ikaragawan.
Apayao Province
ISNAG’s
• They are peaceful people who only resort to violence to avenge wrongs done to them.
• They are Smoking tobacco and chewing momma together are activities that imply
friendship.
• Isnag villages engaged in conflicts with each other, such as Karagawan against the
confederation of Dibagat, Alicit, Cumao, Tuyangan, Tubungan, and Baliwanan.
• Isnags trained their young men to protect their families and territories from attacks, which
contributed to their reputation as skilled warriors.
• Blas Villamor- was appointed as a commander of the Philippine Constabulary in Tawit.
- gained popularity among Isnags for being respectful and sensitive to their
culture.
-He acknowledged that Isnag men were annoyed at carrying the baggage of
foreign men, as it was a common practice for foreigners visiting the area to hire or
assign baggage carriers from the native population.
Apayao Province
Early Education
• Early learning is centered on understanding prohibitions and moral codes.
Education in Province
• In 1914, the dormitory in Talifugo was established as a primary school, marking the first
educational institution among the Isnag.
• In 1916, the Namaltugan Settlement Farm School opened in Cabil.
• In 1930, a subsidiary agricultural high school was founded in Kabugao, wherein 3rd and
4th-year high school students would continue their studies at Trinidad Agricultural High
School in Benguet or Lagangilang Agricultural High School in Abra.
• Kabugao Rural Agricultural High School was established but closed at the end of the
1933-1934 school year.
• Apayao High School, the province's first private educational institution, commenced on
July 8, 1948.
• In 1980s, it was later renamed Apayao Christian Academy, and as Apayao Community
Learning Center.
• In 1952, the Roman Catholic Mission opened their own high school, named Saint Lourdes
High School.
ISNAG DANCES
TALIP DANCE
 . The talip (rooster dance) is executed by employing rhythmic trotting steps to the tempo of
the gansa (brass gong) and the ludag (hollowed wooden drum), reproducing how the rooster
coos to the hen.
Gansa and Ludag
In the absence of the gansa (gong) and ludag (drum), the
following are used:
the pagenggeng (a two-pronged bamboo tube) is sounded by

beating it rhythmically at the wrist, and its pair,
pattanngu (one-pronged bamboo tube), which is sounded by

beating it with the back of an aliwa (bolo). Anggiwang (a one-
stringed mouth instrument),
uritang and uribaw (xylophones), and
bal-li-ing (nose flute) serve as musical play instruments.

The Talip dance of Apayao is a traditional dance performed by the
Isneg people of the Apayao Province in the Philippines. The dance is
often performed during celebrations and festivals, showcasing the
rich cultural heritage of the region.
• “Panagapit ken Panagyaman” Luna

• “Panagbunga” Festival in Conner, known as the fruit basket of the
province.
• In Calanasan, the “Lapat” Festival
• “Kabinulig” Festival of Flora
• “Balangkoy” Festival of Sta. Marcela
The Talip dance typically involves intricate footwork and graceful
movements, often accompanied by rhythmic beats from
indigenous musical instruments like gongs and bamboo
percussion. The dance is characterized by its storytelling aspect,
often depicting scenes from everyday life, agricultural activities,
or mythical narratives.
the Talip dance is believed to have originated from the Isneg people's
ancient rituals and ceremonies, passed down through generations as a way
of preserving their cultural identity.
Over time, it has evolved into a form of entertainment and a means of

cultural expression for the Isneg community, reflecting their connection
to the land, their spirituality, and their social values.
Isnag Museum
Isnag Museum
 The Isnag Museum is cultural and historical in the Apayao town
of Calanasan, Philippines. It is a monument to the Isnag people's
rich tradition and culture, one of Apayao's indigenous tribes.
 One of the museum's features is a recreation of an Isnag house,
which provides visitors with a realistic sense of what life was like
for the tribe in the past. The house is composed of wood with a
thatched roof, and the walls and pillars have beautiful carvings
and decorations.
ISNAG ARCHITECTURE
 differs significantly from that of the other groups in the Cordillera. The
difference lies mainly in the boat-like design of the Isnag house. A typical
Isneg house resembles the traditional Isnag boat in some ways.
Apayao Province
Talip dance
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APAYAO

the pagenggeng (a two-pronged bamboo tube) is sounded by

pattanngu (one-pronged bamboo tube), which is sounded by

uritang and uribaw (xylophones), and

bal-li-ing (nose flute) serve as musical play instruments.

• “Panagapit ken Panagyaman” Luna

Over time, it has evolved into a form of entertainment and a means of

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