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Tagbanwa
ᝦᝪᝯ
The Tagbanwa people in Coron, Palawan
Total population
56,661 (2020 census)[1]
Regions with significant populations
Philippines (Palawan)
Languages
Aborlan Tagbanwa, Calamian Tagbanwa, Central Tagbanwa, Cuyonon, Tagalog
Religion
Roman Catholic, paganism, Indigenous Tagbanwa religion
Related ethnic groups
other ethnic groups of Palawan, other Austronesian peoples
The Tagbanwa people (Tagbanwa: ᝦᝪᝯ) are one of the oldest ethnic groups in the Philippines, and can be mainly found in the central and northern Palawan. Research has shown that the Tagbanwa are possible descendants of the Tabon Man, thus making them one of the original inhabitants of the Philippines.[2] They are a brown-skinned, slim, and straight-haired ethnic group.[3]
There are two major classifications based on the geographical location where they can be found. Central Tagbanwas are found in the western and eastern coastal areas of central Palawan. They are concentrated in the municipalities of Aborlan, Quezon, and Puerto Princesa. Calamian Tagbanwa, on the other hand, are found in Baras coast, Busuanga Island, Coron Island and in some parts of
El Nido.[4] These two Tagbanwa subgroups speak the same languages but different tone and pronunciation and do not exactly have the same customs. The Tagbanwa are believed to have descended from the Tabon Man, making them one of the original inhabitants of the Philippines. They have a long history of resistance against foreign invaders, from the Spanish colonial period to the American era.
They are known for their close relationship with nature, which is reflected in their beliefs and practices. They believe in a variety of spirits that inhabit the natural world, and they perform rituals to appease these spirits.
In terms of livelihood, the Tagbanwa are primarily fishermen, farmers, and gatherers. They are also skilled in weaving and pottery.
In spite of the challenges they face, such as land grabbing and the encroachment of modernization, the Tagbanwa continue to preserve their culture and traditions. They are a testament to the rich cultural diversity of the Philippines.[2][5]
^"Ethnicity in the Philippines (2020 Census of Population and Housing)". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
^ abThe Tagbanua Tribe. Accessed August 28, 2008.
^Ethnic Minorities in the South: Tagbanua Archived 2008-08-29 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed August 28, 2008.
^Palawan Tourism Council: Palawan Culture. Accessed August 28, 2008.
^National Commission on Indigenous People[permanent dead link]. Accessed August 30, 2008.
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Indonesia. It is also called kobing (Maranao), kolibau (Tingguian), aru-ding (Tagbanwa), kuribaw (Ibanag and Itawes), aribao (Isneg), aroding (Palawan), kulaing...
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Bicolanos; umagad or umayad among the Manobo; and tiladmanin among the Tagbanwa. Spirits that have never been human are differentiated in some ethnic groups...
Diwata Kat Sidpan, a Tagbanwa deity who lives in the western region called Sidpan; controls the rains Diwata Kat Libatan, a Tagbanwa deity who lives in...
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