BY: NELSON TAYAG TIMBANGAN
KAYE CEBUANO
JOANNES DIORDA
TRIXIE MICAH GALPO
TAGBANUA
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TRIBAL TAGBANUA: THE
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TAGBANUA TRIBE- The Tagbanua tribe is
one of the Philippines' oldest and most
culturally diverse groups. They're mostly
located in central and northern Palawan,
one of the Philippines' southern islands.
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The Tagbanua are some of the oldest
people in the Philippines
The Tagbanua are regarded as one of the
Philippines' oldest ethnic groups. According to
research, the Tagbanua people are descended
from the Tabon Man, whose remains have been
discovered in the Philippines dating back more
than 16,500 years, implying that they are one of
the Philippines' first inhabitants.
TRIBAL TAGBANUA: THE
GUARDIANS OF CORON
The Tagbanua are some of
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the Tabon Man, whose
remains have been
discovered in the
Philippines dating back
more than 16,500 years,
implying that they are one
of the Philippines' first
inhabitants.
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• The Tagbanua use a variety of instruments
in their ceremonies and gatherings, many
The Tagbanua are a traditionally
of which are traditional to their land and musical people
history. Many instruments, such as the
nose flute (babarak) and the boat flute
(kudlung), are made from trees indigenous
to the area. Mouth flutes (tipanu) and
traditional gongs (babandil) are still used
today, but in conjunction with modern
acoustic guitars.
The Tagbanua have
their own language
• In the Philippines, there are
between 120 and 175 languages
and dialects, and the Tagbanua
tribe has three primary dialects:
Aborian Tagbanua, Calamian
Tagbanua, and Central Tagbanua.
In addition to their own
language, the Tagbanua can
communicate in a variety of
Palawan dialects. Some group
members can also speak Tagalog,
Batak, or Cuyonon, which are all
Filipino languages.
Language
The Tagbanua on Palawan uses the pre-Hispanic alphabet once used by the Tagalogs and other Filipinos. Many Tagbanua
also speak the languages of the neighbouring communities as well as the national language, the Tagalog/Pilipino.
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traditions and culture- They from other Philippine
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cultivation and a rice wine who have a long history of
ritual known as Pagdiwata. folklore and customs, are
The Tagbanua tribes often among the original
worship a variety of deities inhabitants. The Tagbanuas
that they believe are present and the Bataks are two
in their setting. indigenous communities,
each with its own culture
and belief system.
THE FISHERMEN
OF PALAWAN
• The name Tagbanua means "people of
the village." The Tagbanua inhabit the
central portion of Palawan Island,
both the eastern and the western
coasts, which lies between Mindoro
and Borneo. The higher concentration
of population is in the more extensive
lowlands to the east of the island's
mountain range. TAGBANUA BELIEFS
• Tagbanua translates to "people of the
town." The Tagbanua people live in the The indigenous religious
central part of Palawan Island, beliefs of the Tagbanwa people
between Mindoro and Borneo, on both includes the religious beliefs,
the eastern and western coasts. The mythology and superstitions
more extensive lowlands to the east of that has shaped the Tagbanwa
the island's mountain range have a way of life. It shares certain
higher population density. similarities with that of other
ethnic groups in the
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THE BEGINNING PART belief in heaven, hell and the
human soul.
LIFE OF
TAGBANUA
• The Tagbanua practice slash-and-burn agriculture, growing
dry maize, rice, millet, taro, sweet potato and cassava.
Fishing is the second main economic activity.
• They usually practice wild boar hunting armed with spears
and accompanied by dogs. Buffalos are kept for transport
and as a meat source while other Cattle and pigs are kept
for ritual feasts. They raise chickens both for cockfighting
and for their feathers, also used as fish baits, Dry maize,
rice, millet, taro, sweet potato, and cassava are grown by
the Tagbanua in slash-and-burn agriculture. The second
most important economic activity is fishing.
• They normally go wild boar hunting with spears and dogs
in tow. Buffalos are raised for transportation and meat,
while cattle and pigs are raised for ritual feasts. They raise
chickens both for cockfighting and
HOME
• Houses are raised on 1.5 m to 2-m piles and
traditionally consist in one single room. They use
bamboo, rattan and palm fronds for the floor,
walls, and gabled roof. They may have a veranda
and yard, and flowers are usually planted around
the house to embellish it. Traditionally, houses
used to be burned upon the death of an occupant.
Some houses are built with light and
transportable materials, this way they can carry
the roofs and walls with them when they need to
move.
• Houses are typically built on 1.5 m to 2-m piles and
have only one space. The floor, walls, and gabled
roof are made of bamboo, rattan, and palm fronds.
They may have a veranda and a yard, and flowers
are typically planted to decorate the home. When
anyone died in a building, it was customary to
burn it down. Some homes are constructed of
lightweight and easily transportable materials.
THEIR CULTURE
Social Structure
Tagbanua society is composed of autonomous villages recognizing an ethnic leader, the
Masikampu. Ginu'u are the community leaders that rule according to their extensive
knowledge of customary law and on the possession of supernaturally powerful heirlooms.
Villages are part of the national system of local administration. The traditional social order
distinguishes between "high blood", "low blood" and, in the past, slaves were called Uripen.
Tagbanua society is made up of autonomous villages that recognize the Masikampu as their
ethnic chief. Ginu'u are the leaders of the group who rule based on their thorough knowledge
of customary law and the possession of supernaturally powerful heirlooms. Villages are part of
the national local government structure. The conventional social order recognizes "high blood"
and "low blood" individuals.
ART
Dancing to gong music is an integral
part of celebrations.
The epic of Dumarakul (the hero's
name) is sung after burial. Still,
traditional songs (like daluwasa,
sablay, bagreng) are today gradually
disappearing.
The traditional costumes of the
Tagbanwa were fashioned from the
bark of trees, particularly the salugin
one.
CELEBRATIONS
Festivities
The Tagbanua have a number of
traditional ceremonies and also
take part in non-Tagbanua
community celebrations.
The Tarek Palawan Festival is
held every year in the third week
of January by indigenous groups
from the Tagbanua and Batak
tribes. The ceremonial dances
are the festival's main attraction.
Further knowledge
Palawan is an area known for its rich marine biodiversity. It is a UNESCO
Biosphere Reserve, a global model for human-nature relationships that
are sustainable.
Sadly, despite their millennial tradition, the Jew's harp, drum (tambul),
and bamboo flute (tipanu) are gradually fading as the guitar takes their
place.
