Scribd
Upload
107 views5 pages

Module 2 1

The document provides information about the indigenous peoples of the Philippines, including that there are estimated to be around 12 million indigenous individuals comprising about 14% of the country's population. It notes that 110 distinct indigenous groups exist, many residing in Mindanao, Northern and Southern Luzon. The document then describes the geographical locations and specific groups found in each of the country's administrative regions.

Uploaded by

regine selda
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
107 views5 pages

Module 2 1

The document provides information about the indigenous peoples of the Philippines, including that there are estimated to be around 12 million indigenous individuals comprising about 14% of the country's population. It notes that 110 distinct indigenous groups exist, many residing in Mindanao, Northern and Southern Luzon. The document then describes the geographical locations and specific groups found in each of the country's administrative regions.

Uploaded by

regine selda
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 5

Module 2

Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines

Learning Outcome
To familiarize students with the different ethnic or indigenous groups in the
Philippines.

Objective of the Module


At the end of the session, the students should be able to identify the different
geographical locations of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines.

Learning Content
Although not accurate, the population estimate of indigenous peoples in the
Philippines is 12 million. Many of them reside in the uplands, while some are in coastal
villages (De Vera, 2007). The indigenous population is about 14% of the country’s total
population. The report of De Vera (2007) notes that there are 110 indigenous groups in
the Philippines, many of which reside on the islands of Mindanao (e.g., Manobo) and
Northern (e.g., Ifugao) and Southern Luzon (e.g., Mangyan, Tagbanwa). The indigenous
peoples are generally dependent on agriculture, although some indigenous groups like
those in the island provinces are dependent on fishing.

In Region I and CAR, the northern mountain ranges of the Cordillera are home
to the Tingguian, Isneg, northern Kalinga, Bontoc, Sagada, Ifugao, Southern Kalinga,
Ibaloi and Kankanaey. These groups occupy the watershed areas near the Abulag, Tineg
and Chico rivers, or interior of the hills, narrow strips of flat land along deep valleys, and
plateaus.

In Region II, the Cagayan Valley and Carabbalo range are home to the Ibanag,
Itawes, Yogad, Gaddang, Ilongot, Ikalahan, Isinai, and some Aeta groups.

In Region III, the Sierra Madre range of eastern Luzon is the home of the
Dumagat, Pugot, and other Aeta groups. The Zambales range and the mountains of
Pampanga and Tarlac are the home of the Aeta and the Sambal.

In Region IV, the Pacific coast of Quezon province, and the islands of Polillo
and Alabat are the home of different Agta groups. The island of Mindoro is the home of
seven Mangyan groups: Iraya, Alangan, Tadyawan, Tao-Buid, Buhid, Hanunoo, and
Gubatnon.

1
The island of Palawan is the home of the Tagbanua, Batak, Palawanon and
Cuyunon.
In Region V, the mountains of Bicol Peninsula are the home of different Agta
groups: Kabihug of Camarines Norte, Agta Tabangnon, Agta Cimarron, and Itom
(Camarines Sur, Albay, and Sorsogon).

In Region VI, the interior foothills and remote coastal areas of Panay and
Negros Islands are the home of the Sulod and the Ati.

In Mindanao, the hinterlands and coastal lowlands of the Zamboanga


peninsula, the plateaus of Bukidnon, the upper headwaters of the Davao, Tinanan, and
Kulaman rivers, the coastal areas along the Davao Gulf and the interior hinterlands of
southeastern Mindanao are the home of the Lumads. “Lumad” is the generic term used
to refer to the indigenous peoples of Mindanao. They are considered to comprise the
largest number of indigenous peoples in the country. The 18 groups that compose the
Lumad include the following: Subanen, B’laan, T’boli, Mandaya, Mansaka, Tiruray,
Higaonon, Manobo, Bagobo, Bukidnon, Tagakaolo, Ubo, Banwaon, Kalagan, Dibabawon,
Talaandig, Mamanwa and Manguangan.

Source:
De Vera, D. (2007). Indigenous peoples in the Philippines: A Case Study.
Retrieved from http://www.iapad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/devera_ip_phl.pdf.

2
Map of Philippine Indigenous Population

Activity 1

3
Philippine Indigenous Peoples Crossword Puzzle
Familiarize yourself with the different indigenous peoples in the Philippines.

4
ACROSS
5. This group inhabits the province of Zambales.
7. They are the Suluk people.
8. One of the indigenous peoples groups of Bukidnon.
12. They inhabit the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya.
13. They occupy the mountainous regions of Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon plateau, and
the mountain borders of the provinces of Agusan and Lanao in the east and west.
14. They can be found in Central and Northern Palawan.
18. An indigenous group that can be found in Tigwa-Salug Valley in
Bukidnon. 19. They are referred to as the "sea gypsies of Sulu and Tawi-Tawi."
22. They can be found in Mountain Province.
25. They inhabit the provinces of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur.
26. An indigenous group that can also be found in Bulacan.

DOWN
1. They are natives of the Zamboanga Peninsula.
2. They can be found in the Southern part of the Philippines.
3. They are the "first forest dwellers."
4. A generic name referring to the different indigenous groups of the island of Mindoro.
6. They are natives of Batanes.
9. This is a South-Central Cordillera indigenous peoples group.
10. They can be found in the Sulu Archipelago.
11. A traditional hill people of Southwestern Mindanao.
15. An indigenous group related to the Aetas.
16. This is a generic term that refers to people who are still in a subsistence level
economy and are generally in the mountains of Bukidnon.
17. They can be found in Cuyo Islands in Palawan.
19. One of the largest indigenous groups in Southern Mindanao.
20. An indigenous group in Central Cordillera.
21. They are also known as the Ilongot.
23. One of the indigenous peoples groups in SOCCSKSARGEN.
24. They can be found in Davao Oriental and Davao del Norte.

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy