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Tyler Junior College
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ANTH 2301 | Anthropology
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2022
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pHilippine indigenous communities T’BOLI TRIBE “People living in the hills” INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF SOUTHERN AND EASTERN MINDANAO t’boli tribe background The T'boli (or Tiboli) are a tribal group in the Philippines. In the past, they were often referred to as the 'Tagabili', but now dislike that name. They primarily live in the South Cotabato province of Mindanao Island, which is located in the southern part of the Philippines. The T'boli speak a Malayo-Polynesian language called Tboli. In addition to their native language, many of the T'boli also speak Ilongo or Bilaan. The Philippine Islands contain a patchwork of various people groups and religions. In fact, more than 190 ethnic groups inhabit the Philippines. Some of the groups profess Christianity, others are Muslim, and a few follow their ancient animistic religions (believe that non-living objects have spirits). t’boli tribe background T’BOLI “People living in the hills” The name Tboli is a combination of tau, meaning “people,” and bilil or “hill” or “slope” t’boli tribe map Location: mindanao S. Cotabato province, esp towns of Kiamba, Maitum, Surallah.

The T'boli Tribe Culture and Heritage of Mindanao

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