GROUP 2

Migbaya
- 'Migbaya', the root baya meaning "to will, rule, or own." The migbaya' are
the ruling spirits of places: mountains, cliffs, the junctions of streams; of
objects: trees, houses, crops such as. corn and rice; of activities: hunting,
farming, fishing, blanket- weaving, and blacksmithing; and finally of man.
- On the first stanza of the poem, the person narrates how colonizers mock
the religious practices of the Higaonons and label their religious figures as
evil in effort to convert them into Christianity. "I you called pagan, you say
pagan is bad people. You say you is Christian and Christian isgood
people. You laugh I kneel on big rock or I pray before big tree. You angry I
call Migbaya, you say my God is devil"

Pagan
- Paganism is a term that covers a great number of spiritual and religious
beliefs, and someone who follows one of these beliefs is known as a
Pagan. Some of those in ancient times, who are called Pagans today,
believed there was not just one god but a number of gods and goddesses.
- Pagans believe that nature is sacred and that the natural cycles of birth,
growth and death observed in the world around us carry profoundly
spiritual meanings. Human beings are seen as part of nature, along with
other animals, trees, stones, plants and everything else that is of this
earth.

Bae
- "Bae" refers to a female tribal leader or princess in the culture of the
Lumad people, who are one of the indigenous groups in Mindanao. The
Bae is a highly respected and revered figure in Lumad society, and is
often seen as a symbol of cultural identity and pride. It is sometimes used
to refer to prominent female figures who are seen as embodying the
values and qualities of a traditional Bae, such as intelligence, courage,
and compassion.
- The line "you help kill grandma bae" is implying that the colonizers have
not only taken the lives of individuals but have also destroyed an important
part of the Higaonon culture and tradition. This action has caused anger
and frustration among the Higaonon people, who feel that their culture and
way of life are being threatened and disrespected by the colonizers.

Datu
- The title "Datu" refers to the rulers of numerous indigenous peoples who
live throughout the Philippine archipelago. These rulers have been
variously referred to in historical chronicles as chiefs, sovereign princes,
and monarchs.
- In the poem I Higaonon, datu refers as their ruler. Based on the line “I
angry you kill my datus” this illustrates the effect that shows the
 Higaonons’ rage because the colonizers’ power trip resulted to them killing
their leaders.

Baylan
- Philippine indigenous communities recognize a woman (or man) as a Babaylan,
someone who has the ability to mediate with the spirit world, has her own spirit
guides, and is given gifts of healing, foretelling, and insight.

Bagani
- refers to the class of warrior-leaders of various Lumad ethnic groups of the
island of Mindanao, Philippines.
- In the phrase “you killed uncle Bagani” which is still connected in the 5 th
stanza. It implies that they killed one pf their warrior leaders.

Sakop
- a member; one who officially belongs to a group.
- In these phrase,” I angry you get my sakop” “you making all us sakop” it
shows how they colonized the Higaonons as a result to the Higaonons’
rage.

Kalamura
- It is defined as native language for activity.
- In the line “I not laugh you speak in your nose or you kalamura speak my
tongue” is that the colonizers are not be made fun of the natives if they
speak wrong on their language.

Members:
Gerza Allea Lim
Linyviev Borleo
Danzel Sayon
Kathleeyah Gaballo
Jeanin Mosquito
Ivy Murillon
Aissa Polintan
Precious Piencinaves
Charmagne De Lara