MANGYAN/IRAYA

REPORTER: MARY ROSE C. ANCHETA

AB POLSCI 2A
THE HISTORY OF MANGYAN
The MANGYAN’S settled in Mindoro in 600-700 years
ago. Mindoro and its people were found in the 13th
century.
They are composed of 7 groups each with its own
language and culture.
The groups are Iraya, Batangan, Buhid, Hanuno’o,
Alangan, Ratagnon, and Tadyawan.
It was believed that they had come from the southern
regions of the archipelago. They were gradually forced
to leave their coastal settlements by more aggressive
group. It appears that the Mangyans have traditionally
been unwarlike people, choosing to give up an area
uncontested rather than fight for it.
Mindoro was formerly called “Mait” The island was a
busy trading port it was visited by Chinese Merchants.
When spanish began to explore the island and named
it “Mina de Oro”.
There were objects found underneath the island , such
as ceramics, porcelain, large earthenware, beads, and a
glass object.
Language
AMBAHAN PHONEME
MANGYAN CULTURE
Each Mangyan subgroup have a
different set of beliefs, traditions and
culture. The other sub groups set are
not found in the internet and other
books. Meaning their culture is RARE
and some sub groups are slowly
modernizing.
THE IRAYA
The Iraya
Mangyans live in
some parts of
Oriental Mindoro
but most in
Occidental
Mindoro.
 IRAYA ATTIRE
WOMEN MEN
The Iraya are skilled in
weaving into Handicrafts
like jars, Trays, Bags,
Baskets, and Hats of
different sizes and design
are being sold to the
lowlanders.
IRAYA TRADITIONS
The eldest takes the place of the parents during their
absence and is one considered the second parent,
He/She is likewise considered the intermediar
between the parents and younger siblings.
If a criminal act or or offense is done it is corrected by
the Pangaw or Tige, where the suspects of the crime or
offense are ordered to submerge their right hands into
a pot of boiling water with a white stone at the bottom
of the pot.