Demographic profile of the indigenous people in the Philippines

2. • Describe the Demographic Profile of indigenous People;
and
• Create a graph showing the population of indigenous
people

3. Demographic Profile is the study of a population-
based on factors such as age, race, and sex.

4. According to the NCIP, the total population of indigenous
peoples in the Philippines in 1998 was estimated to be
between 12 and 15 million. However, because NCIP
estimates are based on an unofficial count, reference
should also be made to the latest complete survey of the
National Statistics Office conducted in 1995.

5. NCIP protect and promote the interest and well- being of
the Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples
with due regard to their beliefs, customs, traditions, and
institutions.

6. The last census of 2010 included an ethnic variable for the first
time. However, an official figure for the Indigenous Peoples of
the Philippines has yet arrived, and it is estimated that the
country's indigenous population is between 10% and 20% of
the national population, which currently stands at around 102.9
million.

7. Republic Law 8371, known as the Indigenous Peoples Rights
Act (IPRA), was enacted in 1997. It has been praised for its
support for the cultural integrity of Indigenous Peoples, the
right to their lands and the right to self-directed development of
these lands.

8. An act to recognize, protect, and promote the rights of
Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples, creating
Indigenous Peoples Rights Act 1997 (R.A. 8371 of a National
Commission on Indigenous Peoples, establishing,
implementing mechanisms, appropriating funds therefore and
for other purposes.

9. The majority (61%)
of the indigenous
peoples are in
Mindanao while a
third (33%) resides
in Luzon. The
remainder (6%) are
scattered among
the Visayan
Islands. Source: https://iyil.ph/articles/by-the-numbers-
state-of-philippine-languages-infographic/

10. The Summer Institute of Linguistics 14 estimated that there are
171 different languages in the Philippines. Of these, 168 are
living languages and are extinct. The same numbers also
represent the different cultural entities tqhat speak these
languages.

11. SIL is a volunteer, nonprofit organization that has worked on
behalf of Philippine language group since 1953. In cooperation
with the Department of Education and other partners, SIL serves
language communities throughout the Philippines, building there
capacity for sustainable language development by means of
research, translation, training and materials development.

12. The Summer Institute of
Linguistics14 estimated that
there are 171 different
languages in the Philippines.
Of these, 168 are living
languages and 3 are extinct.
The same numbers also
represent the different
cultural entities that speak
these languages.
https://www.undp.org/content/philippines.er/home/library/democratic.governance/F
astFacts-IPshtml

13. The Philippines was divided into seven ethnographic areas as set
by IPRA for representation in the NCIP:
• Region I and CAR
• Region II
• The rest of Luzon (Regions III, IV [part], and V)
• Island groups (Regions IV [part], VI, VII, and VIII)
• Northern and Western Mindanao (Regions IX [Zamboanga
Peninsula] and X [Northern Mindanao])
• Southern and Eastern Mindanao (Regions XI [Davao Region]
and XIII [Caraga]
• Central Mindanao (Region XII [SOCCSKSARGEN])

14. Source: https: //www.researchgate.net/figure/Philippine-ethnographic-map-
showing-ethnolinguistic-groups-occupying-in-seven_fig1_343923815urce:

15. CAR- Igorots 7 major ethnolinguistic groups
1. Kankanaeys
2. Boutocs
3. Kalingas
4. Ifugaos
5. Tingguians
6. Apayao/Isueg
7. Ibaloy

16. Practices and Beliefs
Religious beliefs: generally nature-related, offerings to Dios Adi Kaila, Kabunyan to anitos or household gods
Believed that all objects had spirits or were inhabited by such.
Igorot Dance/Feast- Igorots dance to heal, worship ancestors and gods
Source of living:
dry and wet farming of rice/vegetables
gold mining
hunting
fishing
selling products (in Baguio) (woven cloth, vegetables, honey, coffee)

17. Languages in Cordillera 1. Ilokano, Kalinga, Kankanaey, Ifugao, Itneg, Isneg,
Pangasinense
Ilocano is the primary language throughout the
region due to Ilocano migration to the region.
According to PSA, 39.83% of the households in the
region speak Ilocano.

18. Ilocanos- are the dominant indigenous group in Region 1.
- They predominantly inhabit the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La
Union and Pangasinan. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, which
includes traditional dances, musics & architecture.

19. 7 dominant of the Indigenous People in Region I
1. Isnag/Isneg/Yapayao
2. Itneg/Tingguian
3. Kankana-ey
4. Bago
5. Ibaloi
6. Kalanguya
7. Lowak

20. Languages
1. Ilocano- the primary language spoken in this region, however, Tagalog
is also widely spoken and understood.
_ widely used by the majority of people
2. Pangasinan
3. Bolinao
4. Tagalog
5. English

21. Dialects
Ilocano- most spoken dialect
Pangasinense - spoken in the central town
- language of Pangasinan

22. Dialects
Ilocano- most spoken dialect
Pangasinense - spoken in the central town
- language of Pangasinan

23. Indigenous Peoples participated in the electoral process by
presenting their own political party, Sulong Katribu, to represent
their interests in the 2016 national elections. Their attempt to win
seats in Congress through the party-list system failed not because
of lack of votes, but because the Elections Commission and the
Supreme Court refused to accredit Sulong Katribu to participate in
the elections.