Contemporary Philippine Arts From The Regions: Mr. Darren Louie G. Estomo
Contemporary Philippine Arts From The Regions: Mr. Darren Louie G. Estomo
Tagbanua /
Bagobo / Bansalan,
2004 Davao del Sur,
Philippines Pis siyabit weaving
Darhata Sawabi
(d. 2005) Tausug / Parang,
2004
Sulu, Philippines Mat weaving
Haja Amina (ARMM)
Magdalena 2012 Ilocano / Pinili, Inabel weaving
Gamayo Ilocos Norte,
Philippines (R. 1)
Literature and Ginaw Bilog (d. 1993 Hanuno / Mangyan Surat Mangyan and
Performing Arts 2003) / Mansalay, ambahan poetry
Mindoro Oriental (R.
IV B)
Ex. The dance presentation of the last binukot in Tapaz, Capiz before
the crew of ABS-CBN’s Rated K in 2006 was a reminder of how the
person was forced to betray her ‘code’ of supposedly not to be
seen by strangers.
2. Mining and infrastructure projects – The construction
of dams and the establishment of oil and mining
companies evict people from their dwellings and
severely damage the environment . Deprived of the
bounty of the land, indigenous groups are prompted to
seek short-term employment from these industries in
order to make ends meet in a money economy.
Ex. The mega dam construction in Calinog and the
another proposed mega dam site in Tapaz will deprived
the Panay-Bukidnon of their ancestral land resulting to
tribal exodus.
3. Militarization – The insecurity and tensions brought
about by militarized zones arrest the people’s ability to
create art. It prevents people from having communal
gatherings, where exchanges and passing of
knowledge can take place.