University of Cebu – Banilad

College of Business Administration

HUM 103, TTH, 7:30 – 9:00

Requirement #3

Submitted to:
Sir Nino Ardiza

Prepared by:
Anga, Bremt Cloyd R.

February 17, 2021

 Indigenous Manual
A reaction paper to the article of Ronica Valdeavilla, A Guide to the Indigenous Tribes of the Philippines,

Arranged and reported by Laica Anasco

Numerous indigenous people pageants the discussion. A Guide to the Indigenous Tribes of the
Philippines is an article by Ronica Valdeavilla way back in 2018, was presented beautifully by my diligent
classmate, Laica. The discussion made by Laica allows one to journey and meet various indigenous faces
inhabiting the corners of the Philippines.

Indigenous refers to the original inhabitants of a place, region, or country. Among the presented
are Lumads from Mindanao. The said indigenous people (IPs) swallow the largest number of indigenous
groups in the country. Every tribe reflects different cultural colors. They have their own beliefs and style of
clothing. However, one may raise a concern on how these tribes accept the modern reality, that their
ancient methods may exist only as a commemorative and not of practicality. Well, some of the tribes retain
their historic method of contact while others have kissed the modern conduct. One of those is the
Kankanaey tribe. An emphasis on the issue of indigenous people’s fight for their rights arises. It is an
indelible fact in our modern society an individual may push the rule of law to his or her advantage, especially
when the other party is oblivious. The end part of the discussion stresses the enduring battle these
indigenous people took. A struggle in which Macli-ing Dulag fought against those who usurp their rights
against the natives who have no proper documents to show ownership.

Overall, the discussion is thought-provoking. I like the part where Macli-ing Dulag flashes on the
screen. His words are influential and make someone think of the very structure of the status quo. Surely,
great minds never fail to vilify things as they are now.

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Invisible Spotted
A reaction paper to the article of Philippine Daily Inquirer, Indigenous, invisible,
Reported by Clarisse Abatonon

The article Indigenous, Invisible from Philippine Daily Inquirer, organized further and reported by
my classmate Clarisse, captures the depressing reality of the indigenous people (IPs). The discussion
narrates how lenses of media abandoned these poor indigenous people. This allows unreported cases of
abuse and maltreatment pervade the lives of the indigenous people due to lack of monitoring.

Yes, it may pour on your mind that protecting indigenous people are beyond the responsibility of
the media and the government must be the one to enforce it. Yes, it might be slightly true. If that is the
mentality you wish to spread, how can a politician sealed in his air-conditioned office, transported by lush
cars, and sleeps in a king bed discern such reality? They may already have but turned a blind eye.
The discussion delineates the lack of attention people bring to indigenous people. If they are forgotten, the
fear is to the other elites that may overstep their claims. If we do no treasure them, the invaluable cultural
arts that they bring will fade eventually.

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Indigenous March
A reaction paper to the article of Pau Villanueva, Following the Lumad, from Bukidnon to Manila

Reported by Crystal Amistoso

The article Following the Lumad, from Bukidnon to Manila by CNN journalist Pau Villanueva,
organized further and reported by my classmate Crystal, travels the Lumad indigenous people across the
country. The discussion captures different cultures, art, traditions, and beliefs of the said indigenous people.

The discussion pointed out the SANDUGO alliance, Lakbayan annual march, and International Day
of the World’s Indigenous People. Among all presented, Hinabol weaving catches my eye. I am never into
textiles, however, the pattern, process, and art are truly remarkable. The usual fight of indigenous people
protecting their motherland reverberates still. This has been the third discussion about them and the
unsettling enduring battle of the indigenous people for their rights pervades the story.

Overall, the report is decent. Although the actual source material contains lusher, it does not reflect
what has been presented. In the source material, the story is all about a photographer and journalist
journeying a tribe. Journalist Pau captures amazing shots of the natives in their daily lives.