The Implication of the Beliefs and Practices of the Calinga of Northern Luzon, Philippines to Indigenous Peoples Education

Rockangel Jamoral; Agnes S Reyes

doi:10.2121/tawarikh.v14i1.1483

The Implication of the Beliefs and Practices of the Calinga of Northern Luzon, Philippines to Indigenous Peoples Education

Rockangel Jamoral, Agnes S Reyes

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The study attempts to identify, describe, and document the beliefs and practices in the life of the Calinga in San Mariano, Isabela across the different life stages from birth to death, and its implication to indigenous education. Ethnographic research method and participant observation as technique were utilized in data gathering with the assistance of the NCIP (National Commission on Indigenous People) in the conduct of conference and disclosure, and output validation. Full immersion period was done for half a year. Findings based on the observations, immersion, interviews, and documentary analysis of data about the Calinga revealed that there are important socio-cultural beliefs and practices attached in each life stage that are unique from other ethnic groups. Unfortunately, these socio-cultural identities were gradually vanishing, due to the advent of modernization. To preserve their heritage, this paper is of great help to understand their culture better and sustain their viable cultural practices through indigenous education. Educators and policy makers should use this study in educational reforms, crafting resolutions and programs for the preservation and conservation of their culture. The younger Calinga generation should imbibe more appreciation for their culture and urge them to continuously practice it and revive their fading cultural identities for posterity.

KEY WORDS: Beliefs; Practices; Indigenous; Education.

About the Authors: Rockangel Jamoral is an Assistant Professor at Isabela State University, San Mariano Campus, San Mariano, Isabela, Philippines. Agnes S. Reyes is a Professor at Philippine Normal University North Luzon, Alicia, Isabela, Philippines. Corresponding Authors: reyes.as@pnu.edu.ph

Suggested Citation: Jamoral, Rockangel & Agnes S. Reyes. (2022). “The Implication of the Beliefs and Practices of the Calinga of Northern Luzon, Philippines to Indigenous Peoples Education” in TAWARIKH: Journal of Historical Studies, Volume 14(1), October, pp.1-12. Bandung, Indonesia: Minda Masagi Suci Foundation and ASPENSI, with ISSN 2085-0980 (print) and ISSN 2685-2284 (online).

Article Timeline: Accepted (August 31, 2022); Revised (September 30, 2022); and Published (October 30, 2022).

Keywords

Beliefs; Practices; Indigenous; Education

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2121/tawarikh.v14i1.1483