Aeta (Ayta / ˈaɪtə / EYE-tə), Agta and Dumagat, are collective terms for several indigenous peoples who live in various parts of Luzon islands in the Philippines.

Jun 13, 2021 · To this day, no state agency has implemented a postdisaster recovery program giving Aetas a say on what to do with the land of their old Baytan. Past government’s efforts had only brought them to safety and ended with their relocation away from Pinatubo, the abode of their deity, Apo Namalyari.

Mar 3, 2022 · It's possible that the Aeta dispersed throughout the archipelago that is now the Philippines at the time of their arrival. The Aeta are more closely related to Asia-Pacific tribes than to the African group, according to genetic research.

Mar 15, 2024 · This is the reality for the Aetas, the indigenous custodians of the forests in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. This place which was once a formidable US Naval base, is now a sanctuary for the Aeta people, specifically the Ambala Tribe of Pastolan in Bataan.

Feb 14, 2025 · The Aeta, also known as the Ayta or Agta, are an indigenous group inhabiting the mountainous regions of Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. Their history stretches back centuries, making them one of the oldest indigenous groups in the country.

Apr 27, 2012 · Two decades after the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, the Aetas remain in need of help. According to Tracy Cruz, a programming specialist of GMA Regional TV, who personally visited the relocation site, some 700 Aetas live in poorly-maintained houses. “The Aetas are one of the most beautiful people in the world.

Feb 22, 2022 · A short film is bringing to light a compelling story about the Aeta - an indigenous people in the Philippines and their pursuit of achieving equality and empowerment.

Feb 5, 2019 · In droves, Aeta families would shuttle to urban centers – Metro Manila in particular – during the Christmas holidays to beg for alms. This has given lowland communities unfamiliar with the Aeta culture the impression that begging is all that Aetas know.

Feb 15, 2025 · In the heart of Subic Bay is the Aeta Ambala community of Pastolan in Hermosa, Bataan. Long before the bustling freeport of Subic Bay emerged as an economic powerhouse, it was already home to an Indigenous cultural community (ICC), who lived harmoniously within their ancestral land for centuries.

Mar 8, 2025 · Readers, have you ever wondered about the indigenous people of the Philippines, specifically the Aeta tribe? They’re a fascinating group with a rich history and unique cultural traditions.