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THE MANOBO
TRIBE
Group 7:
Philip Gille
Rommel Diaz
​M ikko Garay
Mark Manaytay
Aljhun Lino
 ABOUT MANOBO TRIBE "Manobo" is the hispanicized form of "Manuvu," which
means "people.“ The Manobo are several people groups
who inhabit the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.
There are many subgroups like the Ata, Bagobo,
Higaunon, Cotabato Manobo, and more. They lived a
simple life, practicing harmony with forests through
culture and tradition. They also farmed crops, hunted
animals, and carried out rituals and tribal celebrations
for the Magbabaya (the Creator).

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 POPULATION
SUBSISTENCE
Between 1987-2010, the total
THE Multi-cropped, intercropped, and
Manobo population recorded is;
MANOBO swidden rice, corn, beans, yams,
1,344,077
TRIBE sweet potatoes; hunting,
LANGUAGE gathering, fishing.

24 main dialects: The Ata or SOCIAL LIFE

Langilan Manobo, Talaingod,
Social life for the Manobo is
Matig-Salug, Tigwa, Dibabawon
patriarchal (male-dominated). The
and Umayamnon are more closely
head of the family is the husband.
related since their dialects are
Polygyny (having more than one
similar.
wife at a time) is common and is
LOCATION allowed according to a man's
Large areas of Mindanao. Most wealth. However, among the
Manobo inhabit the river valleys, Bukidnon, most marriages are
hillsides, plateaus, and interiors of monogamous. The only exception
Agusan, Bukidnon, Cotabato, is that of the powerful datus
Davao, Misamis Oriental, and (headmen).
Surigao del Sur.
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 CENTRAL SOUTH, ATA-
NORTH TIGWA
MANOBO • HIGAONON (MISAMIS • MANOBO, ATA (ATAO
TRIBE HIGAONON MANOBO) MANOBO, ATA OF DAVAO,
SUBGROUP • KAGAYANEN(CAGAYANO LANGILAN)
S CILLO, CAGAYANCILLO) • MANOBO, MATIGSALUG
• MANOBO, CINAMIGUIN (KULAMANEN, TIGWA,
CENTRAL EAST TALA INGOD, MATIG-
• MANOBO, DIBABAWON CENTRAL
SALUD) SOUTH, OBO
(MANDAYA, DIBABAON, • MANOBO, OBO (OBO
DEBABAON) BAGOBO, BAGOBO,
• MANOBO, RAJAH KIDAPAWAN MANOBO)
KABUNSUWAN SOUTH
CENTRAL WEST • MANOBO, COTABATO
• MANOBO, ILIANEN (TASADAY, BLIT)
(LIVUNGANEN, • MANOBO, SARANGANI
PULENIYAN) (GOVERNOR GENEROSO
• MANOBO, WESTERN MANOBO)
BUKIDNON (ILENTUNGEN, • MANOBO, TAGABAWA
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 The Manobo people live a semi-nomadic life
MANOBO and settlements are generally kin-oriented
TRIBE’S nuclear groups near the swidden fields
SETTLEMENT located on the ridges.

PATTERNS
Some communities have long houses. The
communities are widely dispersed and placed
on high ridges above mountain drainage
systems. In some areas, there are long houses
that accommodate a number
of families, usually of an extended kind.

Settlements are either dispersed or relatively

compact, depending on the terrain, the
agricultural system practiced, and the degree
of acculturation.

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 THE MANOBO TRIBE IN BUKIDNON,
CULTURE HAS RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE
WITH UNIQUE TRADITIONS AND
BELIEFS, ASPECT OF THEIR
CULTURE;

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The origins of the Manobo tribe can be traced way back in the

early times from the migration of the early Malay people of

Southeast Asia to the Philippine Islands.

Historians often associate the origin of this indigenous group to

the group of people who settled the archipelago long time ago.

This group of people came from the neighboring countries in

Southeast Asia. The first batch came in the islands as they look

for temporary settlement traveling through land bridges as the

Philippines is believed to be connected in the mainland Asia

before (ice age).

Manobo tribe’s history
Early batches settled in the Philippines came from any were in

south Asia with their marine vessels. MANOBO TRIBE 8

 TANGIBLE:
MANOBO COSTUME

The costume style varies with

each tribal group but typical
colors are red, black, yellow,
green, blue and white.
Traditional fabric for clothes
was abaca or hemp, weaved by
the ikat process, but is now
cotto cloth obtained through
trade.

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 TANGIBLE:
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
OF MANOBO TRIBE

GANDINGAN DUWAGEY BANDIL AGUNG

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 TANGIBLE:
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
OF MANOBO TRIBE

GANDINGAN DUWAGEY BANDIL AGUNG

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 TANGIBLE:
MANOBO TOOLS

SIYUK (FISHING
BAGOBO SANGI MANOBO BASKET TOOL)

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 MANOBO TRIBE’S
BELIEFS AND RITUALS

The Manobo tribe in the

Philippines has a rich and diverse
set of beliefs that are closely tied
to their cultural and spiritual
practices. Here are some key
beliefs of the Manobo tribe:

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 MANOBO
BELIEFS AND
RITUALS

ANCESTRAL WORSHIP ANIMISM

The Manobo people believe in he Manobo tribe practices
honoring and revering their animism, which is the belief that
ancestors. natural objects, such as trees,
rivers, mountains, and animals,
possess spirits.
SHAMANISM AND
HEALING PRACTICES SUPERNATURAL BEINGS
The Manobo tribe recognizes The Manobo tribe believes in a
the presence of shamans or variety of supernatural beings,
healers within their such as deities, spirits, and
community. mythical creatures. The most
revered deity is Magbabaya, who
is considered the creator of the
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universe.
 MANOBO BELIEFS AND RITUALS

The Manobo tribe engages in

RI T U A LS various rituals and ceremonies
AND throughout the year, which are
CE REM O N I E performed to honor deities,
S propitiate spirits, celebrate
harvests, mark important life
events, or seek protection and
well-being.

TA B O O S The Manobo tribe observes

A N D RI T U A L certain taboos and practices
P U R I TY related to purity and cleanliness.

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 The Manobo tribe in the Philippines has a rich
MANOBO cultural heritage with various customs and
TRIBE’S traditions. Here are some notable customs of the
CUSTOMS Manobo tribe:

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 MANOBO TRIBE’S
CUSTOMS

RITUALS AND KAINGIN

PAMANHIKAN CEREMONIES LIGIS SYSTEM
Prior to marriage, it is The Manobo tribe During the ligis The Manobo tribe
customary for the performs various ceremony, the bride is practices the kaingin
groom's family to visit rituals and ceremonies purified and prepared system, which is a
the bride's family, for different for marriage. traditional method of
seeking their occasions. slash-and-burn
permission and agriculture.
blessings for the
union.

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 MANOBO TRIBE’S
CUSTOMS

SPIRITUALITY
TRADITIONAL ORAL AND ANCESTRAL
GAKIT FESTIVAL CLOTHING TRADITIONS WORSHIP

The Manobo tribe The Manobo tribe has The Manobo tribe has The Manobo tribe
celebrates the Gakit distinct traditional passed down their practices animism,
Festival, which is a clothing. customs and beliefs where they believe in
thanksgiving through generations the presence of spirits
ceremony expressing via oral traditions. and the
gratitude for a good interconnectedness of
harvest, protection all living things.
from enemies, and
ancestral blessings.

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 BEHAVIORS AND
ATTITUDES OF MANOBO
TRIBE

COMMUNITY- AGRICULTURAL ORAL TRADITION

CENTERED LIFESTYLE SPIRITUALITY

GENDER ROLES CLOTHING MUSIC AND DANCE RESILIENCE

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“ANG KALASANGAN MAO ANG
ATONG KINABUHI (THE
FOREST IS OUR LIFE).”

-DATU PEDRITO AGUSTIN