DANDAL - Final Assessment History

DANDAL, Jesselle C.
Final Assessment Code: 11755
A.
1. What are the important contributions of the lumads to the development of

Mindanao?
The important contribution of the lumads to the development of Mindanao is the

economic development of our agricultural sector. This is because the lumads own large
lands in mountainous areas where they plant rice, corn, abaca, coconut and raise
livestock. Once they are harvested, big businesses export these to other countries.
This makes the Mindanao contributes high percentage on the national income of our
country. Furthermore, some of the lumad lands in Mindanao are sold to the investors for
mining and logging business. According to a site, the Lumad Development Center
claimed that there are 1,179 million hectares of land that are converted to
developmental projects by the investors. Through that, Mindanao will become more
developed and industrialized which makes it adapt to modernization.
2. Can we argue that local history is a good source to remedy historical prejudice
in Mindanao? YES or NO. Why?
Yes, local history is a good source to remedy historical prejudice in Mindanao because
through this, all the unfavourable opinions will be given a truth or an appropriate
judgment that everyone should know. Furthermore, with the help of local history,
everything will be explained well regarding the origin of a particular name of a
community and as well as the details of the people living there. Through it, certain
cultures and traditions will be also explained which will correct the wrong conclusions or
hear-says about a community. Another, we will be able to know the life of the residents
in a particular community and their usual way of making a living and the condition of the
place years ago especially during colonial periods.
3. What are Lumads known for?
Lumads are known to have diverse culture and different languages, traditions, practices
and dances. Furthermore, they are known to be skilled in craftsmanship and weaving.
They are great in basket weaving, cloth weaving, making bracelets, bags, key chains
and even doing farm activities. They sell it on towns and their crafts are great souvenirs
for the travellers. These characteristics that they have make their culture rich and
preserved up to the next generations.
4. What are the types of indigenous people?
Igorots- they are usually found on the northern part of our country, specifically in the
mountains of Cordillera Region. They are known for cultivating the Banaue Rice
Terraces of the Philippines which is the eighth wonder of the world. Furthermore, their
tribe is composed of Kankanaey, Ibaloi, Kalinga, Isneg and Bontoc.
Lumad- they are usually found on the Southern part of our country- Mindanao and in
Western Visayas too. Lumad is a Cebuano term for native or indigenous. They are
known to be great in craftsmanship and in tribal music. Moreover, they are composed of
Subanen, Mandaya/Mansaka, Manuvu, B'laan, T'Boli and Teduray.
Badjao- they are known as “sea tribes” because they usually live on house boats and
they originated from Sulu in Mindanao. Most of them migrated to Indonesia and
Malaysia because of some conflicts in the region
Ati and Tumandok- they are genetically related to the Aetas and they resemble dark
skin as well. Furthermore, they also have their own beliefs and rituals which originated
from their ancestors.
Palawn Tribes- they mostly live in mountains and lowlands and some of them are
included in Manobo tribe. They are composed of Palaweño, Palawano, Batak and
Tagbanwa.
Mangyan- they are known to have big population and they mostly resided at Mindoro.
They are also known to have peaceful reputation and some of them already converted
to Catholic while some did not.
Aetas or Negritos- they are living in mountainous areas of our country and known to be
one of the earliest inhabitants in Philippines. Moreover, they are skilled in weaving and
plaiting. Aeta women are known to be good when it comes to herbal medicines.
5. What are the important contributions of the lumads to the development of

Mindanao?
The important contribution of the lumads to the development of Mindanao is the

economic development of our agricultural sector. This is because the lumads own large
lands in mountainous areas where they plant rice, corn, abaca, coconut and raise
livestock. Once they are harvested, big businesses export these to other countries.
This makes the Mindanao contributes high percentage on the national income of our
country. Furthermore, some of the lumad lands in Mindanao are sold to the investors for
mining and logging business. According to a site, the Lumad Development Center
claimed that there are 1,179 million hectares of land that are converted to
developmental projects by the investors. Through that, Mindanao will become more
developed and industrialized which makes it adapt to modernization.
References:
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/a-guide-to-the-indigenous-tribes-of-the-philippines/
https://cpcabrisbane.org/Kasama/1997/V11n3/Mindanao.htm
B. Write a 400-word persuasive essay that attempts to explain why governments

should fund local history research? Suggest possible ways in which the
government could help facilitate the promotion of local history. Use logical
reasoning supported with examples.
Local History means the study of history in local areas such as a community’s
tradition, cultures and practices. Furthermore, it studies the past occurrences and
events of a local community. Nowadays, local history seems to be forgotten and not
given value anymore. The government should fund research for local history so that this
will be promoted and will expand the history of our country. Through that way, people
will discover more about certain local places and appreciate their traditions and early
life.
We may know the history of our country but we never know the history of our
own places where we live. In my opinion, the government should fund local history
research so that people’s knowledge will be extended and they will find more meaning
in regarding the locality they are living in. Furthermore, this will enable people to have
more nationalism in their hearts because of knowing the beauty of their local history and
knowing the story of how their community started. Once local history will be funded,
there is a possibility that only less people will go to other places or even abroad to find
jobs or to settle because they have already loved their local community because of
knowing the details about it and how they can see it as a reflection of who they are.
Now, in order for the government to support the promotion of local history, they should
inform people first the importance of funding for local history so that Filipinos will
understand how significant it is for promoting nationalism. For example, the President
can release statement regarding giving importance in our local history to persuade
people to also support it. Another is that the government can make a law where local
history should become part of the students’ lessons in history subjects. For example, if
a school is built in Davao City, then students in that school should be learning about the
history of Davao, the first ancestors living in the place and how the city evolved
throughout the years. Through doing those things, local history will be promoted and
valued by people.
Today, it seems like the story of our locality is ignored by people because they
don’t see anything significant on it. But actually, promoting local history is the building
block to strengthen nationalism because it is the closest to our hearts. Local history
should become part of our lives since we will be growing old where we live right now
through funding research for it and promoting its importance to everyone in order to
awaken people’s hearts in giving value and significance regarding the origin of our
localities.

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DANDAL, Jesselle C.

Final Assessment Code: 11755

1. What are the important contributions of the lumads to the development of

The important contribution of the lumads to the development of Mindanao is the

3. What are Lumads known for?

5. What are the important contributions of the lumads to the development of

The important contribution of the lumads to the development of Mindanao is the

B. Write a 400-word persuasive essay that attempts to explain why governments

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