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Indigenous Knowledge of the Akeanon Bukidnon

Celedonia R. Hilario & Retchel B. Sasi
Volume 4 Issue 1, July 2023

The Akeanon Bukidnon is part of the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) of the Philippines and recognized by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) as a distinct ethno-linguistic group. They are found in the hinterlands of the municipality of Libacao, Province of Aklan. This study determined the indigenous knowledge systems and cultural practices of the Akeanon Bukidnon, specifically IPs living in Barangays Manika, Oyang and Dalagsaan. Narrative inquiry research design was used and involved the gathering of qualitative data through one-on-one interviews with key informants. Free prior and informed consent was secured from the tribal leaders and community through the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP). Eighteen (18) IPs participated in the study, six (6) each from each of the barangays. An interview guide was used in gathering the data. Safety protocols were observed during the gathering of data due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Love, courtship and marriage are sacred practices among the Akeanon Bukidnon and these take a long and winding process. However, dissolution of marriage is observed if the couple no longer wish to live together. Much respect is accorded by the Bukidnon to the elders. They are very hospitable and stand by their word of honor. Disputes are settled peacefully through the family, the Council of Elders, and the barangay officials. Environmental spirits influence how and where they build their house. Rituals are also observed in the selection of site, construction and prior to living in the house. Land is inherited from the parents. Lands without tax declaration are considered as owned in common. Ownership will only be on the crops produced. Lands left idle can also be claimed by others who wish to cultivate the said land.

Akeanon Bukidnon, indigenous knowledge systems, cultural practices

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