Ati
Kalibo, Aklan
The Ati are an ethnic group in Panay, which is located in the Visayas (Islands of Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, Leyte, Samar, Panay, Masbate, Negros and Guimaras), the central portion of the Philippine archipelago.
They are genetically related to other ethnic groups in the Philippines such as the Aeta of Luzon, the Batak of Palawan, and the Mamanwa of Mindanao. They are currently fighting ...
for a small piece of ancestral land that was awarded to them but the Crown Regency Hotel is contesting the claim.
Ati People News
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La Castellana Pushes For Cultural Tourism Development From Sitios
The Municipal Government of La Castellana is banking on festivities among its sitios amid the push to boost cultural tourism from the grassroots level.
Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Manguilimutan, at the sidelines of the 10th Ati-Fabricanus Festival in Sitio Old Fabrica, Barangay Cabagna-an on Thursday, January 17, said the locals should participate in further developing the town's tourism industry.
Nicor-Manguilimutan said the residents must have knowledge and awareness on the culture and tradition of their respective sitios.
"You cannot know the place if not through its people, thus, they sho ... -
TESDA Trains 349 IPs In Antique
Various skills trainings available from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have benefited 349 Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in this province.
Karyn Mae Duay, supervising TESDA specialist in Antique, said in an interview Monday that the IPs were trained by TESDA-accredited Golden Heroes School of Trade, Inc. and Araya Skills Development Institute Corp.
"The trainings for the different batches of IPs were from July to October this year," she said.
Duay said the trainings included Installing Pre-cast Balusters and Handrail, Masonry, Plaster Concrete/Masonry Surfa ... -
The Enduring Reminder Of The Ati-Atihan Festival
The Ati-Atihan Festival of Kalibo, Aklan is usually one of the most celebrated festivities that kick off the festival season in the country every year. It is also known as the Mother of All Filipino Festivals as it is the oldest public celebration being observed for over 800 years now, long before all other Filipino festivals began.
Up to this day, historians still hold several versions to explain how the festival started. The most believed and convincing version is still that telling the story of how in 1200s, indigenous people known as Aetas from Panay islands highlands descended to the l ... -
Isabela In Negros Occidental To Hold IPs Festival
The Municipality of Isabela in Negros Occidental will hold the first-ever Ati, Bukidnon, Tumandok Festival on April 15 to 21.
Mayor Joselito Malabor said this will be the official festival of Isabela.
Malabor said he came up with the idea, which has a semblance of the town's history and given that the indigenous peoples (IP) communities still exist.
The seven-day activity will have the theme: "Tumandok, Ugyon Kita sa Kadalag-an kag Kauswagan sa Banwang Tinubuan."
"We will relive the history of Isabela town," the mayor said.
Malabor said that based on recent history, the IPs are ... -
San Joaquins Bayluhay Festival A Celebration Of Panays History
Western Visayas is considered a region of festivals which commemorate local history and culture.
One of the regions traditional fiestas locals and foreign visitors should witness is the Bayluhay Festival in the southern town of San Joaquin, Iloilo.
The annual event which is slated every 3rd week of January commemorates the landing of the ten Bornean datus and the historic barter of Panay Island, both of which happened in the shores of San Joaquin.
Bayluhay was coined from the Hiligaynon word "Baylo" which means "barter or to exchange".
It was said that sometime between the 13th and ... -
All Roads Lead To Kalibo For Ati-Atihan
This weekend, revelers and devotees alike will flock to Kalibo town, Aklan province for the highlight of the 2018 Ati-Atihan Festival.
The Kalibo Santo Nino Ati-Atihan Foundation Inc. is all set for the January 20-21 sadsad (dance procession) wherein locals mimick the dance of native Atis (Aetas) as they snake their way around the major streets of Kalibo to honor the Santo Nino (Holy Child Jesus).
But it is also a competition for tribes who dress in colorful and war-like costumes in what is dubbed as the countrys "Mother of All Festivals."
On the other hand, security and safety forces ...