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Name: Branden Mark Salvio Blanza Section: BSEE – 1A
Cordillera Heritage
1. Describe the topography of the province of Abra.

The topography of the province of Abra is located on the western side of
Cordillera here in Northern Luzon. Its deep valleys and sloping hills are enclosed
by rugged mountains, except in the Western portion where the Abra River flows
towards the coastal plains of Ilocos Sur. The province of Abra, is a mountainous
area. The land is sacred to its people, the “Tingguian”. It is understood that the
land is the source of life, it defines their ways of life. The province of Abra is
divided into two groups based on its geographical location, the uplands and
lowlands. The Uplands is consist of 10 upland Tingguians: Boliney, Bucloc,
Daguioman, Lacub, Licuan-Baay, Luba, Malibcong, Sallapadan, Tineg, and Tubo.
While the lowlands is consist of 9 lowerland Tingguians: Bucay, Danglas,
Lagangilang, Lagayan, Langiden, Manabo, Penarrubia, San Quintin, and
Villavicosia.
2. Name 5 unique and give a simple description of the cultural identity of the
province of Abra.
3. Name 10 scenic spot in Abra and give simple description of what you can
see in that place.
A.) Panaclisan River - This is one of the numerous rivers found in the province,
all leading to the famed Abra River. Its waters are crystal-clear. Further, it
teems with different marine species such as paliling and igat (river eel).
Paco/pacpaco (wild, edible fern) also thrives along its banks. But what is
more interesting about the river is the presence of numerous lagoons and
deep pool pockets.
B.) Kaparkan Falls – This is perhaps one of the most famous tourist attractions
in Abra. Unlike most popular falls in the country, Tineg is bizarrely unique. It
cascades in a terraced-like manner on bare limestone rocks.
C.) Piwek Rock Formation - It is quite a challenge to get here. But the view and
pleasure it gives are simply beyond words’ description. Biyahe ni Andrew
once featured this among the tourist spots in Abra. Similar to Tinipak River
in Rizal, Piwek Rock Formations are a cluster of white rocks and boulders
along the river.
D.) Tagpew/Tagpaw Falls – Tagpew falls majestically on the face of a

massive cliff. It measures around 120 meters high, making it one of the
highest falls in Abra province. To get here, one has to hike for three to five
hours from sitio Batayan of barangay Alangtin. Thick pine forests cover
much of the trail. To date, only a few locals and hunters glimpsed of the
falls’ pristine beauty. By the way, Tagpao, in the local dialect, refers to a
woman’s organ of copulation.
E.) Kili Falls – One of the rising tourist spots in Abra, Kili falls projects a rejuvenating
view. It is a small fall, measuring around 15 feet high. But don’t be deceived. The falls
has a huge water volume and a powerful force that it formed a wide and very deep
pool.
F.) Abra River - Abra River is one of the longest and largest in the
Philippines. It emanates from the mountains of Mankayan, Benguet as well
as the municipalities of Bauko and Tadian in Mountain Province.
G.) Libtec Crystal Cave – This is one of the famous tourist spots in Abra. It
is also called Quiling Crystal Cave. According to the locals, the cave was already
popular among hunters and trappers from a nearby community. Inside the cave,
you’ll find wonderfully-formed stalagmites, stalactites, straws, drapery, and
flowstones. These formations portray the shape of a horse, a bird, a banana
blossom, and many more.
H.) Abualan Cave – You may think of this as an ordinary cave because of the narrow
entrance. But beyond this, there are large chambers and columns inside. Numerous
stalactite and stalagmite rock formations can be found. It is somehow similar to
Longog cave of Kapangan, Benguet.
I.) Manambor Falls – The falls measures around 30 feet high. Its waters carved a
beautiful pool, fit for swimming and cliff jumping. But did you know that the locals
consider it mystical? They say that there is a kingdom underneath the pool of the
falls. For that, they say that the kingdom is responsible for the drum-like sound of the
waterfall.
J.) Mt. Poswey – Standing at more than 1,546 meters above sea level, Mt. Poswey
ranks among the highest mountains of Abra. The trail presents challenges before one
can finally assault the summit. This mountain, therefore, must be given attention and
protection. Mt Poswey is one of the off-beaten tourist spots in Abra.
K.)Apao Rolling Hills - Apao Rolling Hills casts a view of the mountains like the
grassy meadows of European hinterlands. From the viewpoint at Vira, one can gaze
on wave-like hills as far as the eyes could see.
4. Describe the origin of Abra.

Abra lies in the towering mountains in the western side of Cordillera in Northern
Luzon. It has 27 municipalities and 303 barangays. The people of Abra are called
Abrenians, composed of the Tingguians. The Tingguians of Abra occupied almost
of the municipalities in the province of Abra, wherein there. Their ancestors moved
to the territorial boundaries of Abra, in search of a peaceful place, fertile lands,
and hunting grounds. These groups, however diverse their lineage are, have
accepted the general ascription as Tingguian and connote themselves today as
Abreños.
5. Give at least 5 ethnolinguistic group in Abra. (Describe briefly)
A.) Balatok -
B.) Mabaka -
C.) Belwang -
D.) Gubang -
E.) Agta -
6. Describe their indigenous way of healing.

Long way before even during the time of the Tingguians ancestors they
traditionally carry out healing process by gathering appropriate barks, roots, and
leaves of trees, as well as other edible raw materials that can be found and
gathered within the environment. Tingguian ancestors naturally discovered that
these plants are very effective in curing illnesses. Some of their indigenous way of
healing is boiling, pounding, and squeezed the leaves or stem of an herb.
7. Which Indigenous farming system of the Tingguians have you most

admired, and why?
The Tingguians people really do appreciate and care for nature. By the policy that
they made which is the “Lapat System”, The residents of the place are aware of
the location of the area that needs protection for a certain period of time and which
plant or animal species are to be conserved. All stakeholders are responsible in
protecting the lapat area and to check if the law is observed.
8. Describe the indigenous governance structure of Abra.

Laws and practices of the Tingguians

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Name: Branden Mark Salvio Blanza Section: BSEE – 1A

1. Describe the topography of the province of Abra.

D.) Tagpew/Tagpaw Falls – Tagpew falls majestically on the face of a

4. Describe the origin of Abra.

5. Give at least 5 ethnolinguistic group in Abra. (Describe briefly)

6. Describe their indigenous way of healing.

7. Which Indigenous farming system of the Tingguians have you most

8. Describe the indigenous governance structure of Abra.

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