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"Ganito kami sa CEBU"- Joli-ann L, Regis

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"Ganito kami sa CEBU"- Joli-ann L, Regis

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Bantayan is the main and largest island of the Bantayan island group that lies close to the geographical centre of the Philippine archipelago.

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A girl is a valuable asset to the family. She can be engage in marriage until a satisfactory dowry has been given for her. She is given a little chance or choice in the selection of her husband. When a boy has decided on a girl he wishes to have for his wife, he consults his relatives as to the girl's personal qualities and the amount of they can contribute for his dowry.

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There is little documentary evidence of life and culture before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores. What we know of them is gathered from handed down accounts.
The early people were said to be timid. They didn’t travel and knew little of places away from their homes. They wore little clothing because the climate didn’t need it. The abundance of fish, wild games, wild fruits and tuber like BA-AY, HAGMANG (wild yam), BAILACOG, and KIOT, made the people do little more than make clearings on which to plant corn, camote (sweet potato) and other vegetables. Large and small trees grew and spread, shading the ground all year round with their heavy foliage. Vines and creepers climbed the trees hanging from bough to bough; cultivation of open land was difficult.
The people were very ignorant of even simple arts.

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During Holy Week, the municipality of Bantayan is popular for its Santo Entierro (Holy Burial) procession where the Stations of the Cross are portrayed in life size figures mounted on carozzas (carriages).

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The family of the groom is expected to bring food and any hard drink to the home of the bride, where an arrangement is entered into between the two families as to what the groom and his family should do for the household of the bride: such arrangement may include the payment of debts or repair of the house. The expenses of the wedding are met by the groom and his family. The relatives of the groom do the serving and entertaining of the bride's guests.
A custom of the past now almost completely abandoned by the young people of today, is to live in ways approved by their parents. That is to say, chaste.
Another old custom discarded today is for girls not to marry before thirty years of age and the male to be two or three years older than the female.

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"Ganito kami sa BOHOL"- Jhon Michael G. Palapar

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"Ganito kami sa BOHOL"- Jhon Michael G. Palapar

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Culture/s:
The culture of Bohol. It is based on the island's main population of Austronesian people. Indigenous Melanesian peoples, such as the Eskaya tribe, as well as the colonial Spanish and commerce with Mexico, have all had an effect. China and other Asian nations have had an effect on the culture.

Belief/s:
The majority of Boholanos are Catholic, with a minority practicing Protestantism and Islam. The Spaniards largely eradicated the previous indigenous Boholano faith.

Tradition/s:
Bohol festivals and feast days are an integral element of the Boholano culture. Boholanos are joyous, giving to a passion, and extremely religious people. Apart from the yearly honoring of saints in separate towns and barangays of the province, these characteristics drive them to celebrate and hold festivals.
Bohol holiday festivities are extravagant, with town and church decorations, street dance, trade fairs, beauty contests, and more, not to mention the preparation of delectable cuisine, even to the point of going into debt to amuse guests.

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Bohol is a destination where you may immerse yourself in the unique manifestations of the Boholano spirit, the vibrancy of its culture, and the beauty of its artistic world.
The echoes of history may be heard throughout Bohol. Bohol is also a place of heroes and history. The Blood Compact between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna, and the Longest Revolt Against Spanish Colonialism led by Francisco Dagohoy are just two important historical chapters in Philippine history that contributed to the formation of Filipino nationhood through the courage, patriotism, creativity, sense of brotherhood, and commitment of our Boholano heroes and statesmen.

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Ganito kami sa CEBU - Ronie lynn C Manuel 

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Ganito kami sa CEBU - Ronie lynn C Manuel 

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CULTURE/S:
Cebu, island, central Philippines. It is the centre of Visayan-Cebuano culture and has preserved a strong Spanish tradition in its cultural life. Attracted by the island's focal position, the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan landed there and converted the ruler and chiefs to Christianity

BELIEF/S

The majority of Cebuanos are Roman Catholic, with many in rural areas synchronizing Catholicism with indigenous Bisayan folk religion. A minority of Cebuanos (specifically those in Mindanao) are Muslim, or in mixed Chinese-Cebuano families, incorporate Catholic beliefs with aspects of Buddhism or Taoism.

TRADITION

For 32 years, the Sinulog Festival is a traditional celebration in Cebu City held every third Sunday of January to honor the Santo Niño (Child Jesus). Basically, the festival is done by a dance ritual, in which it tells the story of the Filipino people's pagan past and their acceptance of Christianity

CUSTOMS

Cebu customs are quite unique on this part of the region. Although heavily influenced by foreign cultures, the locals are trying to conserve their wealth of culture and tradition.

Cebuanos, or Filipinos in general, have practices which are rooted from their various backgrounds including religious teachings, folk beliefs, superstitions, colonial concepts, and some regional variations of thoughts & beliefs.

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"Ganito kami sa Bicol"- Alliana B. Ocampo

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"Ganito kami sa Bicol"- Alliana B. Ocampo

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CULTURE/S:

The Bicol are largely an agricultural and rural people, producing rice, coconuts, and hemp. Nearly all of them are Roman Catholics. Their language is closely related to others of the central Philippines, all of which belong to the Austronesian family of languages.

BELIEF/S:

The great majority of them are Christians, with small but significant Protestant and Muslim minorities. The majority of the Bicolano people are Roman Catholics, as evidenced by cities and towns celebrating festivals in honor of patron saints, and Catholic Mass is celebrated daily in many of the Bicol Region's churches.

and the people hold strong beliefs on God, the soul and life after death. Related to these, there are annual rituals like the pabasa, tanggal, fiestas and flores de mayo.

TRADITION/S:

Clothes: The typical Bicolano wears light, western-styled clothes similar to those of other Filipinos in urban centers. Seldom, if ever, do Bicolanos weave sinamay or piña for clothing as in the past; sinamay is reserved now for pillow cases, mosquito nets, fishing nets, bags and other decorative items.

Some persisting traditional practices are the pamalay, pantomina and tigsikan.

CUSTOM/S:

The Bicolano is conservative.
They believe it is safe to stick to the old than take a risk in the new.

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Bicol Region

The Bicolanos live in the provinces south of Luzon Community namely Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, Albay and Sorsogon. With large tracts of land, farming has become the chief occupation of the people. They also engaged in fishing, logging, cattle-raising and handicraft.

BELIEFS

The Bicolano people hold strong beliefs on God, the soul and life after death. Related to these, there are annual rituals like the pabasa, tanggal, fiestas and flores de mayo.

CULTURE

Close family ties and religiosity are important traits for survival in the typhoon-prone physical environment. Some persisting traditional practices are the pamalay, pantomina and tigsikan.

To suit the tropical climate, the Bicolanos use light material for their houses; others now have bungalows to withstand the impact of strong typhoons. Light, western styled clothes are predominantly used now.

TRADITION

In wedding: In the vocabulary of the Bicolano courtship and marriage practices, nothing can be more intriguing than the term lagpitaw (slingshot). It is a kind of surprise marriage entered into between the parents of the would-be bridegroom and that of the bride-to-be. Utmost secrecy attends its sealing

CUSTOMS

The Bicolano is conservative. They believe it is safe to stick to the old than take a risk in the new.

Their views on the life with studied calmness and seldom shows their rough edges

Bicolano is also know for their religiosity.

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Ganito kami sa Cebu -Gerry Melchor A. Lines 

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Ganito kami sa Cebu -Gerry Melchor A. Lines 

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CULTURE

-Cebu, island, central Philippines. It is the centre of Visayan-Cebuano culture and has preserved a strong Spanish tradition in its cultural life. Attracted by the island's focal position, the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan landed there and converted the ruler and chiefs to Christianity.
-Roots & Language. From these three major regional islands come a wealth of diverse culture with Spanish, Malay, Chinese, and other influences from neighboring countries. Although the people of Cebu call themselves 'Cebuano' they also consider themselves as 'Pinoy' a common or shortened version from 'Pilipino'.

BELIEFS
-The majority of Cebuanos are Roman Catholic, with many in rural areas synchronizing Catholicism with indigenous Bisayan folk religion. A minority of Cebuanos (specifically those in Mindanao) are Muslim, or in mixed Chinese-Cebuano families, incorporate Catholic beliefs with aspects of Buddhism or Taoism

TRADITION
-For 32 years, the Sinulog Festival is a traditional celebration in Cebu City held every third Sunday of January to honor the Santo Niño (Child Jesus). Basically, the festival is done by a dance ritual, in which it tells the story of the Filipino people's pagan past and their acceptance of Christianity.

CUSTOM
-The things that is most peculiar among Cebuanos (or Filipinos in general) is that although they are not totally convinced that a particular is actually effective or not, they still carry on with it with the hope that some good things will come...

For example, some are the following quirky ones:

•place a worn mourning pin on the coffin during the internment;prevent tears from dropping onto the glass of the coffin (for the dead to leave peacefully;
•place a chick on the coffin to hasten the forgiveness of his transgressions;
•wear black garments to deter one from seeing the ghost of the dead;
•relative passes through under the casket before it is loaded into the hearse to let the living relatives move on with their lives;
•Passing over a smoke at the gate of the cemetery to prevent the spirits of the dead from entangling with the bodies of the living.

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Ilo-ilo City
Cedrick De Guzman

CULTURE

Iloilo City prides itself on having a vibrant cultural and artistic ecosystem. The Dinagyang Festival —a religious spectacle featuring dancers with elaborate costumes and headdresses — attracts tourists within and outside the Philippines who want to experience the Ilonggo version of merrymaking.

BELIEFS

Among the Hiligaynon, a pre-Christian belief system coexists with the Catholic one brought by the Spaniards. The two exert mutual influence on each other, as when the Santo Niño, the image of the Child Jesus as World Sovereign, is bathed to summon rain or attract good luck.

TRADITION

They enjoy naps in the afternoon called siestas, and are devout, prayerful, and family-oriented. On the third week of January, Iloilo's Dinagyang Festival celebrates both the Ilonggos' devotion to Sto. Niño and the arrival of Malay settlers in Panay Island years ago.

CUSTOMS

Iloilo is home to historical landmarks, quaint beaches and islands, heritage homes, plus tasty and unique cuisine. The province's picturesque natural wonders and the friendly locals will make this a destination that will feel like a second home.

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"Ganito kami sa LEYTE"  - Yvonne Danielle Quartel

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"Ganito kami sa LEYTE"  - Yvonne Danielle Quartel

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CULTURE
- Leyte have rich resources of an island ecosystem. The land and water display a rich biodiversity. Rice upland lowland, rootcrops, bananas, vegetables and fruits abound. These are made into sweets and delicacies.

BELIEFS
- The tribal Waray believed in many deities, or diwata. There were almost 50 gods or goddesses in Waray mythology, for everything from rainbows, greediness, time, flying creatures, and poison, to different worlds. There were also many rituals, since they believed there were spirits in everything around them.

TRADITION
- The Pintados-Kasadyaan festival includes multiple events throughout the celebration. These events are called the Festival of festivals of Leyte, the Ritual Dance Presentation of Pintados Festival, and the “Pagrayhay” during the Grand Parade.

CUSTOM
- The old meets the new in Leyte, as tribal customs and rich heritage intermingle with social modernization, territorial upheavals, and the gragile ecology of the region.

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-Lagunzad, Joella Marie E.
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•CULTURE
The province is home to the stunning Kalanggaman Island and its white powdery sand beach, the longest bridge in the country, and a historical World War II site. Aside from these, Leyte is also a top destination for diving, waterfalls, and more stunning beaches. Leyte is versatile when it comes to tourist destinations.

•BELIEF
According to the belief today in Leyte, these fairies or encantados are spirits who live like men with their belongings in big trees and other selected places. They can appear to men they like. They come out of their places at moonlit nights and appear to men.

•TRADITION
This tradition was handed down from many generations past. They also produce embroidered mats with flowers, birds, fishes, mermaids and scenes from folktales and legends. Other traditional art forms of the region are pottery of Tanauan, Leyte and Biliran, basketry of Calbiga, Samar and Carigara, Leyte, Matalom, Leyte.

•CUSTOMS
Fiestas are celebrated with prayer, food/drinking dance and music. Many Waray-Waray traditions can be traced to pre-colonial times. For example, the Kuratsa dance is a very popular traditional dance of the Waray-Waray at many social gatherings, especially weddings. It is very common throughout Samar.

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UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS

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"Ganito Kami Sa BULAN SORSOGON BICOL" - ANGELO G, YOTO

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"Ganito Kami Sa BULAN SORSOGON BICOL" - ANGELO G, YOTO

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CULTURE☑️

Padaraw Festival

Padaraw Festival means unity, and it is celebrated annually as thanksgiving for the bounties of the sea as well as the copious harvest from vast agricultural lands that drape Bulan. It is rooted in the word “daraw”, a Bicol term referring to a school of fish that congregate at a certain point in the sea

BELIEF☑️

Religion

The majority of the Bicolano people are Roman Catholics, as evidenced by cities and towns celebrating festivals in honor of patron saints, and Catholic Mass is celebrated daily in many of the Bicol Region's churches.

TRADITIONS☑️

persisting traditional practices are the pamalay, pantomina and tigsikan, and the people hold strong beliefs on God, the soul and life after death. Related to these, there are annual rituals like the pabasa, tanggal, fiestas and flores de mayo.

CUSTOMS ☑️

This region is more than just its spicy food, whale sharks, and active volcanoes. Bicol is beautiful and beyond basic, with a host of less-traveled islands, deserted beaches, and many natural wonders waiting to be discovered

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“Ganito kami sa MANDALUYONG CITY" -JOVI ANN S. RELATIVO

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“Ganito kami sa MANDALUYONG CITY" -JOVI ANN S. RELATIVO

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✔️Culture :  Tiger City of the Philippines”, “Metro Manila's Heart”, and the “Shopping Mall Capital of the Philippines”
✔️BELIEF : Gawa, hindi salita! English: "Action, not words!"
✔️TRADITIONS : Lavandero Festival - As part of the week-long Mandaluyong Day celebration, the unique festival focused on the city's ancient tradition of washing clothes in the once clean and clear waters of the Pasig River.
✔️CUSTOMS of place : Mandaluyong is a perfect city to live in as it sorrounded by other cities like Makati, Bonifacio Global City, San Juan, Quezon and Pasig. The city focuses on building high-rise condominums that are very accessible to every workplace in those cities. There are a lot of places to go to relax and unwind.

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