T’boli

 

T’boli

By: Julius Kent Sta. Ana

The T’Bolis are human beings of medium build. They’re mild in complexion. A number of them are rectangular-jawed. Their hair may be curly or straight. T’Boli ladies dress in a long sleeved, tight-fitting, waist length, collarless blouse which is in simple black, darkish or military blue. Their tubular skirt is ankle period. For special events, the T’Boli girl is wearing a pin-striped linen skirt. T’Boli men, no longer wear traditional attire. These days, they typically move about in regular pants and skirts, with the standard T’Boli sword which they constantly convey at their side.T’Boli are unique because of their houses, society, and culture.

Their houses are spread in moderation over the complete T’Boli vicinity. They come in isolated clusters of 3 or 4, for the reason that there’s a close interplay amongst household. The residence is raised about 6 ft or extra above the floor with the facet constantly barely more than 3 ft high. The roof is fabricated from cogon or other dried grass that’s strung and sewn all the way down to the bamboo rafters with strips of uncooked abaca or rattan. The posts are of bamboo except for the three stump still rooted to the ground which can be sometimes applied as posts for the inner part of the floor. The partitions of the residence are of bamboo cut up from the inner and flattened out or of woven bamboo strips known as lahak.

The society is dominated by using a datu who assumes several roles. He has social, monetary, non-secular and political functions. There are a number of datus within the T’Boli society with various stages of electricity, repute and standing carried out or ascribed via the datus to themselves and recognized by way of their followers. The placement of datu isn’t hereditary. No datu enjoys primacy over the others, nor does he workout precise jurisdictional manage over precise areas or agencies. Other datu may accord deferential remedy to one of their contributors, however this isn’t always a signal of his superiority over them.

The T’boli culture is richly connected with and stimulated via nature, their dances are a mimick from the movement of animals inclusive of monkeys and birds. The T’boli have a rich musical tradition with a diffusion of musical gadgets, however the T’boli tune and songs are not meant for entertainment simplest. The Tribal songs are a residing touch with their ancestors and a supply of historical awareness. The T’boli believe that the whole thing has a spirit which should be respected for suitable fortune. Bad spirits can cause illness and misfortune.

 

 

The Tausug Tribe

Tausug People

By: Ma. Eugenie F. Lim

Tausug, also spelled as Tau Sug or Tausog, also called Joloano, Sulu, or Suluk. One of the largest ethnic group in the southwestern Philippines. They live primarily in the Sulu Archipelago, it is located in the southwest island of Mindanao. Their land was traditionally owned by the clan and controlled by local leaders known as datus. Tausug economy is based largely on agriculture, with rice as the principal food crop, supplemented by cassava (manioc), yams, corn (maize), and various grains. Coconuts and hemp are important in cash crops. Fishing, trading by sea, and various handicrafts, notably metallurgy, are also pursued.

 

The Tausogs still practice age-old marriage customs. Marriages were arranged by the parents so the young couple would be married even if they did not know each other. A dowry will go to the bride’s family from the groom’s family. This dowry may be in the form of crops, work animals, land, monkey or pieces of jewelry.

Loyalty is very important trait among the Tausugs. They practice the ritual blood compact to signify the depth of their loyalty to one another.

The Tausug men wear tight fitting pants and shirt, a sash around the waist and a matching turban. Their clothes are made of cotton which they weave locally. Sometimes, men shave their hair or cut it to signify their social status. The women wear matching sarong of the Malay type. They wear brass accessories to their blouses or they uses necklace and bracelets.

The ancient dwellings of the Tausugs are built mostly with indigenous materials. Joti is a plant they use for posts while sent leaves ate utilized for walls. Digpi, the bark of a specific tree, used to fasten walls and posts.

Most of the Tausug homes have spacious rooms. There is a verandah or balcony in front of the house. The kitchen is built separately from the rest of the house to prevent smoke from entering the main room. Most of the Tausugs build their stairways facing the rising sun. They believe that fortune will come early in the morning if one’s stairway faces the east.

 

 

Tribe of Manobo

Manobo People

By: Crisdel U. Ceria 

There is a simple meaning of Manobo “people” or “person”; alternate names for Manuvu and Minuvu. The term may have originated from “Mansuba,” a combination of man (people) and suba (river). They speak one of the languages belonging to the Manobo language family. Their origins can be traced back to the early Malay people who came from the surrounding islands of Southeast Asia. Today, their common cultural language and Malay heritage help to keep them connected. The Manobo is the most numerous ethnic groups here in the Philippines because of their lives like, their beliefs, and their needs.

Most of their houses consist of only 4-12 in their community and some usually build near in the small bodies of water or forest, although they also opt for hillsides, rivers, valleys, and plateaus. Agriculture is the most common life style; their farming methods are very original from others. The political structures of the Manobo groups are all relatively similar. The head of their group is called sultan. Under him are the royal and non-royal classes. Those people belonging to the royal classes can aspire to the throne and those belonging to the non-royal classes are under the power and authority of the royal classes. There are many social events for them, such as weddings, require political leaders. Each time there is a negotiation for marriage, both the bride and the groom must use the local Datu (headman) to make all of the activities are wise.

Their religious beliefs of the Manobo revolve around many unseen spirits interfering in the lives of humans. They believe these spirits can intrude on human activities to accomplish their desires. The spirits are also believed to have human characteristics. They are both good and evil in nature and can be evoked to both anger and pleasure. While the religious practices of the Manobo vary slightly, there seems to be at least one common thread linking them together. Each culture believes in one Great Spirit in which is usually viewed as the creator figure. As the various Manobo groups have been separated, the religious beliefs of other people have influenced them somewhat. However, the Manobo have often incorporated these new practices into their belief system, rather than abandoning their practices and being converted to new religions.

Used by many of the Manobo groups farming techniques are primitive. Agricultural enlargement projects are greatly needed to educate them on such things as crop rotation and use of chemical fertilizers. Such training would not only enhance their efforts, but also provide open doors through which missionaries may enter. Another need of the Manobo lies within the area of their culture.in these groups speak many different languages and dialects. This has made learning to speak and write their languages very difficult for outsiders. The smaller cultures are being pressed upon by larger groups that surround them. Because of this, they fear losing their original languages and cultural characteristics. Their God make them us the part of their family which spiritually the Manobo need a savior. The “great creator spirit” is really their Father who will care for them. Mediators are required to regularly stand in the hole and pray for the redemption of these precious people.

Here in the Philippines have different tribes but not all tribes are the same, they have their own uniqueness. They kept their self apart to their lives like, beliefs, and needs. We must not compare all the tribes here in the Philippines they have their own style. Respect all the things that you’ll encounter.