The Cultural Dynamism of Manide Indigenous People of Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study brought to light the cultural dynamism, changes and adaptability of Manide tribe in Calibigaho, Osmeña, Jose Panganiban, Province of Camarines Norte. This study unfolded the historical development of the Manide in Jose Panganiban as to their socio-economic status, education, government programs, traditions, beliefs and practices; the factors affecting cultural dynamism.

METHODS

The ethnographic approach adapted from J.P. Spadley's work in applying participant-observation during the immersion period, an in depth interview was made, observation and documentation. Number of literature and studies presented about the factors of cultural dynamism of indigenous people, yet none had ventured on the result of the adaptation of cultural changes in their tribe. This is the apparent that this present research would attempt to address.

RESULTS

The historical development of the Manides. Tribe was acquired their settlement by virtue of the Certificate of Stewardship Contract from the DENR. Socio-Economic. Farming, fishing and mining are their primary source of income. Education. Manide pupils/students were lucky to have sponsors in their education from NGO and government entities. Adult education is also implemented in their tribal settlement. The Manide tribe members are not far from lowlanders from the use of gadgets like cellular phones, computers and social networking like Facebook. Calibigaho is their ancestral domain and they till and cultivated their land. Manide Resistance-Government activities and NGO assistance also contributes cultural dynamism and there is no evidence of resistance from the manide for all the advocacy and activities being introduced and implemented to them. Values Conversion-Despite the influence of the lowlanders, the traditional culture and rituals still exist.

DISCUSSIONS

Manides have acquired the ancestral domain of their land. Technology, Education, Communication Gadgets, Peer Influence, Modern Heath Practices are the factors that affect the cultural dynamism of the Manides. The cultural preservation of Manide tribes' can be achieved through education and documentation of their local culture. Implication of this study is the proposed holistic developmental plan. A booklet with sample lesson plan to teacher on how to integrate the indigenous people culture change in teaching Senior High School in Understanding Culture, Society and Politics with sample activities to make the lesson collaborative and integrative.