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Activity 1.2 RPH
Activity 1.2 RPH
PHILIPPINE CUSTOMS
Research and identify 2-3 customs observed by Filipinos during the pre-colonial period. Cite your
reference/s as well. You can use bullets for your answers.
1.Marriage Customs
• Men were in general, monogamous; while their wives are
called asawa, while concubines are called “friends”
• In order to win the hand of his lady, the man has to show his
patience and dedication to both the lady and her parents
1.Community/Society
Mode of Dressing male attire was composed of the
kanggan (sleeveless jacket) and bahag (loincloth) the
color of the kanggan indicates rank – red for the chief,
black or blue for the commoners Bogobo man & woman
men also wear a turban called putong , which also tell the
social status/achievement of the individual wearing it
female attire consisted of baro or camisa (jacket with
sleeves) and saya or patadyong (a long skirt); – some
women wore a piece of red or white cloth on top of their
skirt called tapis Kalinga & subuanon women.
Men also wear turban called putong, which also tell the
social status/achievement of the individual wearing it.
1. Worship
• Showed respect for animals and plants like the
crocodile, crow, tigmamanukin; some trees were not
also cut because they were thought to be divine diseases
were thought to be caused by the temper of the
environmental spirits.
• Adored idols called anitos or diwatas to whom they
made offerings some anitos were considered bad;
however, they made offerings to them too in order to
appease them or placate their anger
• Priestesses such as the babaylan/ baylana or katalona
acted as mediums to communicate with these spirits
4.Superstitious Beliefs