Bicol Region

(Region 5)
6 provinces
of Bicol
Region
Indigenous Groups
• The Agta (aeta)
• Agta-Cimarron
• Agta-Tabangnon
• The Masbateño
Agta( Aeta)- found in the
province of Albay.

Agta-cimarron- found
in Camarines Sur and
Camarines Norte, and
Sorsogon

Agta-tabangnon- found in
Catanduanes
Physical Traits:
• Smaller stature
• Dark skin
• Tightly curled, often frizzy hair
Traits:
• Also known for their resilience,
adaptability, and strong sense of
community.
This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND.
Agta, Agta-Cimarron,
and Agta-
Tabangnon Clothing:
•Lubay- underclothes
that male Aeta wear
•Tapis- a cloth that
female Aeta wear to
cover their body from
top to bottom.
 LIFESTYLE AND
ECONOMY
• The Agta are traditinally nomadic, living within
the forest and relying on hunnting, gathering,
and fishing.
 Practices and Tradition:
• They move from place to place and setting
up temporary shelters. They hunt and gather
fruits, vegetables, and other edible plants
from the forest.
• They also engage in trade with neighboring
groups.
 Culture and beliefs
• They have intimate knowledge of their
environment and a deep respect for it. They
believe in living in harmony with nature and
taking only what they need.
• They believe in spirits and guardians of nature
• One of their methods of healing is using song
and dance to get the spirit out of the body.
Also known as "Kagon".
 Arts
• The Agta are skilled in weaving.
• A traditional form of visual body art -
body scarification.
• They also practice the art of tattoo.
 Masbate
• The province is known for its Cattle
industry.
• A first class province located at the center
of the Philippine archipelago.
• The indigenous people in Masbate are
known as "Masbateño".
Economy:
• They have cottage industries, furniture and
cabinet making, and cattle raising . The
province is also known for its gold mines and is
dubbed as the " Cattle Capital of the
Philippines" due to its vast cattle industry.
Tradition/ Belief:
• Beliefs on god, the soul and the afterlife are
strongly held by Masbateños .
Cultures :
• The Rodeo Masbateño, held annually during
April.
• They also celebrate Corn Festival, a harvest
festival.
Lifestyle:
• Masbateños are involved in farming, fishing,
and livestock raising.
Challenges Faced by Indigenous
Peoples in Bicol Region

•Loss of ancestral lands,

• language erosion,
•and the diminishing practice of
traditional rituals
By understanding, appreciating, and
supporting the culture and traditions
of the indigenous
people, we can contribute to their
empowerment and the
safeguarding of their rich heritage.
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Thank
you
AG GULIQUEY
PRESENTER

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