Molbog
Balabac, Palawan
The Molbog (referred to in the literature as Molebugan or Molebuganon) are concentrated in Balabak island and are also found in other islands of the coast of Palawan as far north as Panakan. The word Malubog means "murky or turbid water". The Molbog are probably a migrant people from nearby North Borneo. Judging from their dialect and some socio-cultural practices, they seem to be related to the O ...
rang Tidung or Tirum (Camucone in Spanish), an Islamized indigenous group native to the lower east coast of Sabah and upper East Kalimantan.
Molbog People News
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DENR UNDP Embark On 6 78 Million Dollar Program To Protect Sacred Tribal Grounds
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will embark on a $6.78-million project to boost environmental protection and biodiversity-conservation efforts in tribal sacred grounds, or indigenous community conserved areas (ICCA), in the Philippines.
The project, called "Strengthening National Systems to Improve Governance and Management of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Conserved Areas and Territories (Philippines ICCA Project) will be implemented by the DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Nat ... -
DENR UNDP Embark On 6.78 Million Program To Protect Sacred Tribal Grounds UNDP In Philippines
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will embark on a $6.78-million project to boost environmental protection and biodiversity-conservation efforts in tribal sacred grounds, or indigenous community conserved areas (ICCA), in the Philippines.
The project, called "Strengthening National Systems to Improve Governance and Management of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Conserved Areas and Territories (Philippines ICCA Project) will be implemented by the DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Nat ... -
Balabac Islands Of Southern Palawan
Balabac-composed of islands and islets-, is located at the southernmost tip of Palawan. Inhabitants include different ethnic groups, but the aboriginal ones are the Molbogs. This town is barely a few hours from Borneo Malaysia.
(c) Socio-Economic Profile of Balabac, Palawan. Undated.
The islands that we visited during our visit were: Punta Sebaring(Bugsuk Island); Patonggong; Patawan; Canabungan; and Candaraman. -
Molbog Project
In Palawan the Molbog kids received an pair of slippers from the group.
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Balabac a Secret Paradise
The Sanctuary
In the excitement I blurt out occasional profanities in front of people I have just met. Certainly a terrible way to make an impression, but I find it difficult to shut my mouth when I see awesomeness unfolding before me. Not far from the boat, a few large pawikan glide effortlessly under the sparkling aquamarine waters. "Those are the green sea turtles. Here, you don't have to snorkel to see them," says Kap Andong, the gracious boatman and guide, who is obviously delighted with our reaction. The incredibly clear visibility of the waters surrounding Onuk Island extends as far ... -
Palawan youth fight for reefs and forests through stories
From Balabac, a remote coastal village in Palawan, came rich stories about fisherfolk, indigenous peoples, and endangered wildlife species. These were written by high school students who want to help protect the ocean by telling their stories.
"I am an ordinary ethnic Molbog who (was born) into a hard life like that of a water buffalo," Elnah Basala, a student from Balabac National High School, said in Filipino.
Molbog is an indigenous group in the Balabac Island that has acquired a Visayan-Islam culture.
Basala's story was about how her father, a respected tribe leader and former dyn ...