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Wasi: It is a form of reciprocity, and in particular, the generalized type since there is no
expected repayment in exchange of the goods provided. In the Philippines, we see similar
instances of this when a person of good fortune (through a salary raise or bonus, or
winning the lottery or any sizeable sum of money) shares part of that money to relatives
and friends. We sometimes call this balato.
2. Urigubu: This is a form of generalized reciprocity also as it is shared within close kins
and doesnt require something in return. It can be compared to the Filipino tradition of
pamamanhikan, although urigbu takes place annually and pamamanhikan only happens
before the wedding itself. However the feature of giving something to a relatives
spouses family is similar.
3. Kula: This is a characterization of balanced reciprocity as materials of the same value
are being exchanged. Indigenous groups of the Philippines much like those in the
Trobriand Islands usually trade goods of equal value as part of their tradition. Dowries
are in a way like this concept since the exchange made is supposedly of equal value or
something that was decided upon together by the two parties. Exchange gifts during the
Christmas seasons, especially in schools where there is a limit on how much money to
spend on it, can be regarded as similar to kula.
4. Pokala: This is another form of generalized reciprocity since the chief is in no position to
give back goods/services for the tribute given to him. The Filipinos way of thanksgiving
someone important in the family/community (in the form of feasts, prayers or masses) is
somehow similar to this.
5. Sagali: This is also a characterizaion of generalized reciprocity since the chief exchanges
the giveaway feast for no goods/services. This is similar to the balato concept but the
exchange is of food instead of a different good/service.
6. Gim wali: This is an example of market exchange since there is pricing and the laws of
supply and demand. This is similar to any market situations in the Philippines, especially
with informal sellers on the streets since a products price easily fluctuates depending on
the supply and demand. The same scenario happns to the general market but the change
in price is regulated.