Ethnicity In The Philippines

In the Philippines, we have twelve (12) major ethnicities. Each ethnicity has their identity. From languages to custom and beliefs, they have their own ways on how you can identify them. We have almost 150 languages and dialects that leads to physical and language barrier but they face changes, they learn to live side by side. Of all twelve, the Tagalog ethnic group is the largest. They are known as the most polite and diplomatic folks with defined etiquette, and their language is considered to be very pleasant- and courteous-sounding. The Tagalog is the lingua franca of Philippines which until today there were some debate and asking why it is Tagalog. It became official during the Commonwealth era and the main reason, it is the language use

The Ilocanos are also known for being exceptional workers in their particular industries. However, they were the ones who enjoyed the most privileges during Marcos’era. The Cuyo, also found in Luzon, specifically in Palawan, is famed for being quite the aggressive group, although they are just being noble by asking visitors to respect their culture.They retained their culture up to this modern day. In the Visayas Group of Islands, we have the Hiligaynons or the Ilonggo, known for being soft-spoken and the mestizos (mixed race) in the islands having vast plantations. They were also know living in lavish lifestyle; and the Warays, popular for their legendary bravery and mystical beliefs. Besides of being brave, the Warays also known in producing the finest Philippine wine (pangasi and tuba). They were known as the first group became Christians but retained their traditional pagan practices as they practice the Catholicism. Lastly are the Bisayas: lively people famed for their humor and laughter, despite their belief that, since Cebu should be the capital of the Philippines, Tagalog should not be the country’s official

In the Mindanao Islands, we have the Maranaosand Maguidanaos, the Muslim natives. Maranao means people of the lake and they separate themselves from Maguindanaos. They were the largest Islamic group in the Philippines. The Maguindanaos known as the people of flood plains. Lastly, the Tausug, who are unfortunately suffering from poverty and whose home is the nest of rebel groups.They can be found in Sulu. Some parts of Mindanao is still under the Sultanate form of government, like in Sulu. They have their own laws how they will trade to their nearby areas. Our government wants to have the Bangsamoro Basic Law which consists of laws for the area of Mindanao only and the same time, it can also help to minimize the tension and conflict between different clans but it becomes controversial and there are some people don’t like the idea of it. They said, that we just giving the chance the people of Mindanao to have their own government and eventually they will not follow the constitution we have right now. Until the present day, the said law is still under process and revising until it became polish and accept by the