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    This document discusses indigenous knowledge systems and practices of three cultural communities in the Philippines: [1] The Ifugaos of the Cordillera practice sustainable farming methods like rice terraces, forests, and swidden fields. They also engage in fishing, weaving, and dances that reflect their culture and values. [2] The Atis of Panay historically practiced slash-and-burn agriculture and engaged in fishing using simple methods. Their practices help support their community economically and environmentally. [3] The Badjao of Tawi-Tawi derive income from environmentally-friendly fishing and seaweed farming. A seaweed farmer can earn over 7,000 pesos annually to support

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    This document discusses indigenous knowledge systems and practices of three cultural communities in the Philippines: [1] The Ifugaos of the Cordillera practice sustainable farming methods like rice terraces, forests, and swidden fields. They also engage in fishing, weaving, and dances that reflect their culture and values. [2] The Atis of Panay historically practiced slash-and-burn agriculture and engaged in fishing using simple methods. Their practices help support their community economically and environmentally. [3] The Badjao of Tawi-Tawi derive income from environmentally-friendly fishing and seaweed farming. A seaweed farmer can earn over 7,000 pesos annually to support

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    ZNYX ALELI J.

    MARIANO BSE- FILIPINO 1 (REPORT IN HISTORY)

    Critical Evaluation and Promotion of Indigenous Practices


    What is the term Indigenous?
     The word ‘indigenous’ refers to the notion of a place-based human ethnic culture that
    has not migrated from its homeland, and is not a settler or colonial population.
     The Philippines is an archipelago country made up of 62 indigenous cultural
    communities (ICCS) spread across the country’s various island. Over the years, the
    government of the Philippines has maintained a number of agencies that have looked
    into their welfare. However, only recently did it appear that their indigenous
    knowledge and practice (IKSP) needs to be documented and promoted.
    Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs)
     Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs) are local knowledge developed
    over centuries of experimentation and are passed orally from generations to
    generation. It was found to be an important catalyst to sustainable development due
    to their direct connection to resource management and conservation.

    IFUGAOS OF THE CORDILLERA


    FARMING
     Seen from a wider perspective, the farming system of Ifugaos consists of the payoh
    (rice terraces), muyung (wood lot), and the uma (swidden)
    FISHING
     Small fishes like million fish (tampipi) and yoyo are caught using woven bamboo traps
    called bobo.
    WEAVING
     Ifugao Ikat weaving is a style of weaving that uses a resist dyeing process on either the
    warp or weft before the threads are woven to create a pattern or design. The result of
    this process is a motif which is fuzzy in appearance. This blurry look comes from the
    slight bleeding of the dyes into the resist areas. Ifugao Ikat is characterized by
    diamond stripes of white and red stripes. It is known for its colors and striking design
    patterns.
    DANCE
     They dance at weddings, planting and harvest rituals, funerals and rites of passage.
    Full of symbolism, their dances reflect their values and aspirations, civility and
    spirituality. For instance, palms facing upward mean stopping and warding off evil
    spirits. The women’s slow and meek movements, constant looking to the ground and
    getting cues from movements from the men reflect humility and deference to their
    menfolk. Arms thrust upward with palm facing heaven express thanksgiving to God,
    while stooping, balancing and tilting of the body symbolize affinity with the earth.
    Impact of the Indigenous knowledge system and practice
     Ifugaos have played significant role in survival of the major livelihoods and the
    indigenous knowledge system practices around them. Dike construction controls soil
    erosion and water overflow. It prevents landslides and preserves fertility of the soil.
    ATIS OF PANAY
    FARMING
     The Atis were probably the first in the country to practice slash and burn (Barato
    1978). Thise living in upland areas, such as Atis are engaged in swidden agriculture.
    FISHING
     Individually or in groups, the fishing is done by men. Atis in Igcaputol Dao, Antique
    uses the simplest method for catching fish, such as hook and line (bonite), lagtang
    vines and other fishing net.
    Impact of the Indigenous knowledge system and practice
     The indigenous knowledge system and practices (farming, livestock raising, and
    fishing) of the Atis in Panay help to augment the socio economic situation of the
    community. The methods of fishing are environmentally friendly. It do not cause any
    stress to the aquatic life and coastal environment. Slash and burn agriculture have
    disadvantages like deforestation and cutting down trees.
    THE BADJAOS OF TAWI-TAWI

    SEAWEEDS FARMING
     A very promising livelihood for poor families in coastal. Farmers in some coastal areas
    like in Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi are in this livelihood.
    FISHING
     The Badjaos fishing methods are friendly to the environment. These include linggih
    (net fishing), pag-ambit (deep sea fishing), paubik or panah (spear and arrow or hook
    and line), pitikan (diving weapon) and sangkaliyah or shark fishing.
    Impact of the Indigenous knowledge system and practice
     The Badjaos derive substantial income from their livelihood (i.e. fishing seaweed
    farming). A seaweed farmer can earn 7,400 pesos per hectare per year. Earnings are
    enough to support the family’s day-to-day needs. Seaweed farming contributes to the
    reproduction and improvement of marine biodiversity. It helps to provide associated
    marine fish with better habitat.

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