The names of the week days were straightforward, i. e. Saturday being Ligid, since it was rest day.

This is different from our universal calendar which is based off of significant individuals in our history, as back then they were more concerned with bettering their own livelihoods outside of that.

• Nikki Fuentes

The utilization of the moon feels unique and new compared to other civilizations.

I found this fascinating as our societal norms today is different from then, and we can definitely learn a thing or two from back then

-brit atillo

traditions are rooted in beliefs that were passed on by our ancestors. Handloom weaving is no different, it is believed that this cultural practice is associated with the indigenous peoples' bridge to spirits who will help them attract good health and protection in the Earthly realm.

-Frances Pelayo

-Kayce Peia Blase :3

There had been a rich literary tradition in the islands before the Spaniards arrived but it was the Spanish who started to publish those tales and stories. The works of Rizal, the best known Filipino writer and national hero, are a result of this inter-cultural process.

Our Philippine literature is known for their works of epics, legends, folklore, salawikain, bugtong, sawikain, songs such as the Oyayi or Hele are passed on from generations to generations.

Each writing system shows the difference and similarities between the regions and gives us a little insight on their upbringing as individual communities. It’s also pretty to write and look at.

The calendar needs to be known more to anyone; Half-Jokingly for the sole reason because it still fits the context of modern Philippines (or VISAYAS specifically), it’s because of “Bagyobagyo” for October and “Ligid” for Saturday.

-Audrey Lim

To me this is the most fascinating thing because it does two things for solidifying Early Philippines.

1. Acknowledged by Other States

   • When we trade with other states (e.g. Song Dynasty or Bruneian Empire) we inevitably become recorded in their history as a trade partner, proving we were a civilization prior to Spanish conquest.

     
     

2. Evidences of Trade

   • When trade occurs, our goods and their goods are interchanged through a barter system. This causes our goods to be found in the territories of our trade partners and vice versa. This can be seen in the various silks, porcelain, and even some armor designs from Chinese, Indian or Southeast Asian origin found in the Philippines.

Although Inoue did not patent his invention. A Filipino, Roberto del Rosario filed a patent for a karaoke machine system, the Sing Along System, which del Rosario developed in 1975.

It was very fascinating on how it was built on steeper slopes and a development of an irrigation system, which harvests water from the forests on the top of the mountain creating an interesting farming system.

Which also makes it one of the 8th wonders of the Philippines.

-Annalysa M. Singh (Ani-12)

-Arieza Aro, ANI-12

• Dani Catane

Tracing the origin of is as of now still in the process of research. As arnis was an art usually practiced by the poor or commoner class (as opposed to nobility or warrior classes), most practitioners lacked the scholarly education to create any kind of written record. While the same can be said of many martial arts, this is especially true for arnis because almost all of its history is anecdotal, oral or promotional. The origin of arnis can be traced back to native "Pintados" or then "Tintadus" fighting techniques during conflicts among the various Prehispanic Filipino settlements, though the current form has Spanish influence from old fencing which originated in Spain in the 15th century. It has other influences as well, as settlers and traders travelling through the Malay Archipelago brought the influence of silat as well as Chinese and Indian martial arts. Some of the population still practise localized Chinese fighting methods known as kuntaw.

Panimdim, Ricardo Andrew B. ANI 12

Not to mention the method of cutting or knotting the bamboo stick whenever there's a full moon to indicate that a month has passed. That part is my favorite.

-Athena Angela A. Veloso

Early Filipinos had impressive achievements in weaponry. They used various weapons, including the kris and kampilan, known for their craftsmanship and effectiveness in battle. These weapons reflected their advanced metalworking skills and played a key role in their defense against enemies, showcasing their ingenuity and warrior culture

Raymund Lorenzo Cervantes

AB ANI 12

Calendar's now are even a very important way for us to know deadlines 😨 , schedules🤯 , Holidays🎄 and special occasions🎂 easily thanks to the people making it easier for our own generation to understand and adapt to it.

It's a very Practical and Useful information that have stayed for years.

Armian, Leianne Ruzzle. Ani-12

-Ryala Flores (ANI 12)

Artifacts were found in the Philippines that are now displayed in museums showcasing how mortals and deities were an importance among the indeginous people. Moreover, early Filipinos correlates these artifacts for divine purposes and according from the Ayala Museum’s description;

“In many cultures around the world, gold is conceptually linked to spirituality, prized for its purity, and coveted for its scarcity. Deities were described as golden, radiating, or emitting light.

Personal wealth was stored in the form of gold barter rings or jewels. Endowed with rich deposits of gold, pre-colonial Philippine cultures used the precious metal for secular and divine purposes.

Personal adornments used by mortals offered protection, power, and prestige. To adorn one's person with gold was to invoke supernatural protection, command respect and obedience, affirm power and prosperity. The use of jewelry as sacred adornments eloquently expressed the close relationship between mortals adorned and the deities they adored.”

Somebody who created the jewels made the materials golden, it is an accessory fashion.

-Wilmalyn E. Tubo

It's rich history comes down from the mountains where the Ifugao carve the fields around 2,000 years ago. It is said that they were built by hand and were used to plant rice.

(Rice is love, Rice is life)

-Sophia Anna Encio, ANI-12

Its still fascinating how they were able to know how to read and write using their writing system.

They can also write top to bottom and read it from left to right.

Baybayin was used for various purporses including personal names and legal documents.It holds significant cultural value
representing filipino heritage.

-Raygabriel D. Valdehueza

Their mastery of maritime technology and navigation, even without modern tools, shows just how innovative they were. The ability to build seaworthy vessels that could cover long distances is a testament to their skill and knowledge of the sea.

What I find remarkable is that these achievements were made long before the influence of Western technology, proving that Filipinos had a rich and advanced culture of their own.

-Mary Angel A. Macasero (BSEMC-GD 11)

-Christian Brian Yap

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Lester Angay, EMC-11 (the one and only paparts)

A really nice thing to further add regarding each textile design is that sometimes if not most of the time; different tribes have their own specific style of traditonal weaving patterns, a local type of fashion style if you will. Styles like that of the Yakan, T’Boli, Meranao, Blaan and more have their own individual tastes and appeals in terms of artistic design that also corelate to their environment and shared ideologies among people.

Overall I love the diversity of textiles among the many various traditional Filipino tribal communities. They may look the same and or seem the same at first glance; but take time to analyze each and every woven fabric that make up the grander and more bigger picture, and it will show you the community that made it, their shared beliefs, their interests and their beauties, their own unique stories.

• Lukas Enrique S. Magallano