IBALOI

JOSHUA MYLES VERAS

ANJE HELEN UMALI
JOHN KARL VILLONES
JUSTIN LARA ZHANG
 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
Ibaloi is derived from i-, a prefix signifying "pertaining to" and badoy or
house, together then meaning "people who live in houses".

• In Ibaloi mythology, this group’s origin is traced back to a couple in Mt.

Pulag who survived the great flood that Kabunian sent to punish the
wicked people. This couple bore many children who intermarried,
multiplied and descended to the fertile valleys of Benguet, including
Tinek, to become the ancestors of the present-day Ibalois.

• The Ibaloi are an indigenous ethnic group distributed in the

mountain valleys and settlements, found in Benguet Province of
the northern Philippines.

• Their ancestors are likely to have originated from the Lingayen and
Ilocos coasts, who then migrated into the Southern Cordillera range
before settling. Ancestral land claims by Ibaloi communities
include parts of Baguio.
 PHYSICAL FEATURES, CLOTHING &
ACCESSORIES
1 PHYSICAL
FEATURES
• They have a fair complexion and are
usually four to five feet tall.
2 CLOTHING
3 ACCESSORIES
• Men wear a g-string (kuval), and the
• They use this necklace with beads
wealthy include a dark blue blanket
because those are their accessories.
(kulabaw or alashang) while the rest use a
and we'll see, they don't use much
white one (kolebao dja oles). Women wear a
because that's what they're used.
blouse (kambal) and a skirt (aten or divet).
BELIEF, CULTURAL PRACTICES & TRADITIONS
SPIRITUAL BELIEFS
The ibaloi believes in two kinds of
spirits (anitos). The nature spirits
are associated with calamities, while
the ancestral ones (ka-apuan) make
their presence known in dreams or
by making a family
member sick.
IBALOI’S PRACTICES
The ibaloi’s practices
mummification. The process they
used involved smoking the corpse
for months to completely dehydrate
the dead body, which preserved
every part of the body including
tattoos and internal organs.
COURTSHIP
Kalon - This is the traditional way of
courtship among the Ibaloy. When a
young man is interested in a girl, he will
ask and older person to visit the girl and
ask her if she wants to marry the young
man. If the girl agrees, the wedding will
immediately follow.
WEDDING
An Ibaloi wedding celebration is held
at the bride's house. Although the
dowry system is not observed, it is a
must that animals like carabaos, cows
or pigs be butched for the wedding
celebration which last from two to five
days or even longer, especially for rich
families.
 COMMON WAY OF LIVING AND
PRODUCTS
• One of the most common ways • Aside from agriculture, the Ibaloi also
of living for the Ibaloi is engage in various handicrafts and trades.
through agriculture. They They are known for their weaving,
cultivate rice, vegetables, and particularly of the traditional cloth known
fruits in their terraced fields, as inabel, which is made using a backstrap
which are a common sight in loom. They also make baskets, bags, and
the Cordillera region. other items out of bamboo and rattan.

• The Ibaloi are also skilled in
metallurgy, particularly in the
production of gongs and other
musical instruments. They are
known for their unique style
of gong music, which is often
played during traditional
ceremonies and rituals.
• In terms of food, the Ibaloi have a cuisine
that is unique to their culture. They use
various indigenous ingredients such as root
crops, beans, and fruits in their dishes.
Some of their traditional dishes include
pinikpikan, which is a chicken dish prepared
by beating the bird with a stick before
cooking, and Etag, which is a smoked meat
dish.
 The Ibaloi are one of the well-known tribe here
in the Philippines, mostly in the Northern
Philippines their existence have a great
contribution in terms of our Culture and
traditions here in our country that takes place in
every generation.
The ibaloi have a unique traditions and practices that
isn't seen in other indigenous cultures. While having a
strong religious beliefs in the spirit of nature and their
ancestor spirit that greatly affects their everyday living
and decisions. This show that they greatly give
importance to their traditions because they manage to
preserve it and make it well known to others.
CONCLUSION/REFLECTION
Their physical features are different because
they have their own cultural habits. their clothes
and accessories are always worn because it
symbolizes respect for their culture. and what's
even more beautiful here is that they also make
their own clothes.
The Ibaloi indigenous people of the Philippines
have a rich cultural heritage and a unique way of
life that is deeply connected to the land and the
environment.