- Called the Southern

Tagalog Region of the

Philippines.
- Designated as
Region IV-B
- Combination of
Mindoro,
Marinduque,
Romblon & Palawan
 MANGYANS
• These are native groups
living in Mindoro.
• Hanunuo-Mangyan
(means true/ real/
genuine)
• Iraya- Mangyan
• A rhythmic, poetic expression
with a meter of 7 syllables.
• Presented through recitation
and chanting without a
determined musical pitched or
accompaniment
• URUKAY- a variation of
ambahan with 8 syllables
• Has intricate patterns
and designs of humans,
animals, trees and other
objects
• Made of dried nito grass
and forest vines
 MORIONES FESTIVAL
• A much- awaited Lenten tradition in
Marinduque, which is celebrated every Holy
Week.
• Morion refers to the masks that are made of
wood or paper-mache, adorned with colorful
shells, animal hairs tassels and crepe papers.
• People who act as Roman soldiers during the
festival wear these masks.
Buri (Buli Palm) and
Raffia weaving also
became staple materials
in their crafts.
This weaving tradition
has been passed on
from generation to
generation
Romblon is known for
its fine marble
products.
They also produce
beautifully woven
mats and bags made
from romblon plants
Known as the last country’s last
frontier because it is rich in
cultural and natural diversity
 Tagbanuas
- the first
inhabitants
of
Palawan.
 TINGKOP
- A cone-shaped colander
harvest basket made of
blackened and natural
bamboo
 MANUNGGUL
JAR
-A container for
secondary burial of
the deceased
- Excavated in the
early 1960’s inside
the Manunggul
cave at Lipuun
Read the questions carefully.
Write the letter of the correct
1. Who are
these a. Aeta

native b. Tausug

groups c. Hanunuo
Mangyan
living in d. Ivatan

Mindoro?
2. What is
this much-
a. Pahiyas Festival
awaited
b. Moriones
Lenten Festival
c. Pasyon
tradition in d. Ivatan
Marinduqu
 3. It is
known for a. Marinduque

b. Mindoro
its fine
c. Romblon
marble d. Palawan
products.
 shaped
colander
a. Manunggul
harvest Jar
basket b. Tingkop

made of c. Buri
d. Ambahan
blackened
and natural
 5. What are the
provinces in
MIMAROPA?
a. Mindanao, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan

b. Mindanao, Masinloc, Romblon, Pangsainan

c. Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Pampanga

d. Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan