Mangyan’s AmbahanRegion 4B: MIMAROPA

“Mait”MangyansHanunoo Mangyan – real Mangyan

Background

• 1570, Spaniards named it “Mina de Oro”• Because of the precious metal in southern tip

Background

• Early 17th century, the island separated from Bonbon (Batangas) and organized into covegimiento.

• 1902, The island Lubang (formerly part of Cavite) was annexed to Mindoro. Then Mindoro and Lubang were annexed to Marinduque.

• June 13, 1950, RA 505, Mindoro divided into Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro.

• Spanish writing system

Background

• Rituals to death and burial• “Karadwa” – Soul• Hanunoo wear the hagkus or willed rattan belt w/ pocket• Women wear their hair long and use headband made of beads• Fond of wearing necklace and bracelets made from beads.• Not just for decoration but also for magical, religious and

judiciary purposes.• Men usually forge and repairs blades• Women spin, dye, and weave cotton cloth• Ambahan for courtship

Background

AmbahanPoetic form using 7 syllable lines that

rhyme at the final syllable

Used as a form of social entertainment

It is created by Mangyan to serve practical purposes within the community

TagbanuaRegion 4B: MIMAROPA

Background

“Taga” – People“Banua” – Countryside

Tagbanua – a person from the upland area

The most widely disturbed group on Palawan IslandConcentrated on the eastern side of PalawanRivers of Palawan are sources of foodLanguage: Palawan, Batak, and Cuyunan

Background

1521, Antonio Pigafetta recorded that the Tagbanua practised the ritual of blood compact, cultivated their fields and hunted with their blow pipes and thick wooden arrows.

17th century, Southern Palawan Tribe was under the jurisdiction of the Sultan of Brunei.

Background

19th century, Tagbanua continued to believe in their native gods:

Magnisda/Nagabacaban – lord of heavensPoco – benevolent spiritSedumunadoc – god of earthTabiacoud – lived in the deep bowels of the

earthAmerican period: Iwahig became the site of penal

colony; Migration from Visayan Islands and from Luzon resulted to dominance of Christian religion.

Background

“Paray” – Rice (for religious)Rice beer tabad – “Perfect drink”Other Crops: camote, corn, millet, taro,

cassavaEngaged in hunting, fishing, and food

gathering

Background

Almaciga, source of bagtikGathering of bagtik during dry months is

Tagbanua’s principal source of cash incomeOn the Western Coast weave sleeping

matsToday, few carabaos and cattles used for

hauling sleds loaded to be sold and for transportation as well.

Background

Society is composed of:Uripin – SlavesTimawa – Low bloodsGinuu – High bloods;

Masikampu or leader – hereditary chieftain class that inherited from Moro.

Background

Magindusa – existence of Supreme BeingMutya/Charm – used to help its processor in the hunt, a fishing expedition of litigation.Their traditional costumes were fashioned from the bark of the trees.Baskets and woodcarvings are the most notable products of the Tagbanua