Regions 7 & 8 Tribes in the Philippines PDF

REGION 7 ESKAYA TRIBE The Eskaya tribe is located on Bohol, an island in the Southern Philippines. According to the last census in 2000, it had a population of around 3000. They live in a few villages in the mountain. WAY OF LIVING The tribe’s way of life is heavily r...

REGION 7 ESKAYA TRIBE The Eskaya tribe is located on Bohol, an island in the Southern Philippines. According to the last census in 2000, it had a population of around 3000. They live in a few villages in the mountain. WAY OF LIVING The tribe’s way of life is heavily reliant on farming, mainly cultivating rice, root crops, and other vegetables. FOOD  Sinunobang Suso  Bod-bod Clothing  For men, “Bado” made from woven fibers and dyed natural colors and Bahag  For women, Blouse paired with long skirt (saya) Religion Blend of animism and Catholicism. Language  The Eskaya people speak a unique language called *Eskayan*.  They also speak Cebuano Culture Focused on preserving their language, stories, and traditions. They have their own alphabet and unique ways of writing. House “Bantayanon" Made of bamboo, wood, and nipa palm. Community Structure Decisions are often made communally, with elders holding respected roles in guiding younger members and resolving conflicts. Festival of Eskaya Kalipay festival meaning (happiness festival) is held on every 8th day of September. WHO IS MARIANO DATAHAN? Mariano Datahan is a prominent figure in the history of the Eskaya people. He is known as a leader and a key figure in the revival of the Eskaya language and culture during the 20th century. In the 1930s, he developed a writing system for the Eskayan language and created a unique alphabet, which helped preserve their cultural heritage. Datahan also promoted the importance of education and cultural identity among the Eskaya, encouraging younger generations to embrace their roots and traditions. His efforts significantly contributed to the awareness and appreciation of Eskaya culture in the Philippines BADJAO TRIBE The term badjao is a Malay-Bornean word that implies "man of seas." The Badjaos are called as "Sea Gypsies or Skilled Fishers," because of their traditional way of life. They lived on boats, traveling from place to place, relying on the sea for their survival. HISTORY Badjao’s used to live in coastal settlements in the Sulu Archipelago of the Philippines, due to the rebels who robbed their boats and constant armed conflict in 1960’s. Badjao people were forced off the water and onto land. They found a new home at Alaska Beach, Mambaling in Cebu City. HOUSE They built wooden houses suspended over water in which they could tie their boats to. This style of house suited the tribe’s people very well as it provided easy access to their boats. FOOD  Panggi (cassava), is the staple food of badjao, often eaten with fish.  Rice, usually served as dessert or on special occasions  Various types of fish, shellfish, and other marine life. They have no regular meals; They eat whenever they are hungry and there is food CLOTHING Traditional Attire:  Patadyong - which is a tube-like wraparound skirt worn by both men and women.  Sablay and Simpay for women Modern Clothing: Tshirts, pants, and dresses, for everyday activities For special occasions like weddings or festivals, they might wear more traditional attire or a combination of traditional and modern clothing. RELIGION AND BELIEF  Islam: The majority of the Badjao are Sunni Muslims.  Animistic Beliefs: Some Badjao still hold onto animistic beliefs, worshipping ancestral spirits and the sea god Omboh di Laut. DANCE PANGALAY - The pangalay is commonly performed at weddings and other social gatherings. CULTURE  Celebrating Festivals: The Badjao celebrate religious festivals like Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with special foods, prayers and family gatherings.  Fishing Rituals:, the have rituals they perform before fishing, like praying for a bountiful catch. LANGUAGE  Their native language is “Sama”, which is also known as Sama-Bajau.  Cebuano, the dominant language in the region due to their integration into the Cebuano community, many Badjao have also become fluent. CHALLENGES EXTREME POVERTY - forced many of badjao to resort to begging as a means of survival for 12 hours a day. The instrument in aid of begging, generally used by the boys, is the tambol (drum), DISCRIMINATION - Because of a language barrier, they have difficulty interacting with other people and expressing their ideas and needs. They were tagged as slow learner, and have poor hygiene. REGION 8 IFUGAO The Ifugao people inhabit the most rugged and mountainous part of the country, high up in the central Cordillera in northern Luzon. The term “ Ifugao ” is composed of the prefix i meaning “people of” and pugaw meaning “the cosmic earth.” It could also have been derived from the term ipugo, which means “from the hill.” Ifugao mythology, however, says that ipugo is a type of rice grain given to the people by Matungulan, the god of grains. The Ifugao are also known for their crafts, including woodworking, weaving, and basketry. HISTORY For two centuries even as the lowlanders were under Spanish domination, Ifugao life remained undisturbed. They in 1741, the towns of Bayombong and Bagabag were established in Nueva Vizcaya as a base for Spanish operations. LANGUAGE  The Ifugao speak an Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) language.  The major Ifugao languages are Tuwali in Kiangan and Lagawe; Ayangan or Adyangan in Banaue FOODS From savory dishes like PINIKPIKAN (a spicy chicken stew) to sweet desserts such as BINALLAY (a type of sweet yam cake). PINUNEG - a flavorful blood sausage. KINUDAY - smoked meat delight HOUSE Ifugao villages consist of 12 to 30 houses, usually near the terraces that they cultivate and near water sources and clumps of trees. Owners of pigs surround their houses with fences called runo, which are made of plants, stones, or sticks planted on the ground. CLOTHES Men wear the binuhlan or wanno (G-string) The woman’s lamma (upper garment) is a short, white, sleeveless shirt, very similar to the sando, the generic Philippine undershirt. And skirt called (Tapis) MEDICINE  AVOCADO (PERSEA AMERICANA) For Stomach ache and Toothaches  TAMARIND (TAMARINDUS INDICA) For Cough and Cold  MAKAHIYA (MIMASA PUDICA) For Kidney Problem and High Blood Pressure and Snake bites. RELIGIOUS, BELIEFS AND PRACTICES  DEITIES ARE MATUNGULAN, gods and goddesses of plenty or the god of all worlds  BAGOB, god of harvest SONGS AND DANCES  LIWLIWA - used to express love, protest, and other personal emotions, is sung in debate form by groups of men and women and their leaders.  BATAD - The Ifugao dance batad is performed during village feasts and religious rituals involving sacrificial animals. WARAY TRIBE The Waray are an ethnic group primarily from the Eastern Visayas region in the Philippines, especially in the provinces of Samar and Leyte. WAY OF LEAVING The Waray people live primarily by farming, fishing, and small trade. LANGUAGE Waray-Waray is the native language, also known simply as Waray. It is an Austronesian language closely related to other Visayan languages. FOODS Waray cuisine includes:  Chocolate Moron – A special rice cake made from glutinous rice, chocolate, and coconut milk, similar to suman.  Sakulara – Rice pancakes made from ground rice, coconut milk, and sugar, cooked in a pan and typically served during festivals.  Kinilaw –raw fish or seafood marinated in vinegar and spices. HOUSE Traditional Waray houses, called "bahay kubo", are made of bamboo and nipa palm. These stilted structures help with ventilation and protection from flooding. CLOTHES Waray people wear typical Filipino clothing, with men wearing the barong tagalog (an embroidered shirt) and women wearing baro’t saya (a blouse and skirt) for formal occasions. MEDICINE The Waray people traditionally use herbal medicine for common ailments. Some popular plants include:  Lagundi (for coughs and asthma)  Tawa-Tawa (for dengue fever)  Bayabas or guava leaves (for wounds and infections)  Tanglad or lemongrass (for fever and stomach aches) RELIGION Most Waray are Roman Catholic, influenced by centuries of Spanish colonization. They celebrate Catholic holidays with feasts and processions. MUSIC AND DANCE Waray music and dance include traditional forms like the "kuratsa", a lively courtship dance performed during weddings and festivals, often accompanied by folk songs and drum beats. BELIEFS Alongside Catholicism, some Waray people hold indigenous beliefs, like reverence for anito (spirits) and belief in nature spirits. They may perform rituals for blessings, protection, or healing.