Sep 18, 2023 · There are three identifiable Ata Manobo tribes: the Matigsalug, the Talaingod, and the Matig-Langilan. The Matigsalug, meaning “people of the river,” are in the municipalities of Kitaotao and San Fernando in Bukidnon; in Arakan Valley, North Cotabato; and in the Marilog and Paquibato Districts in Davao City. In 2000, their population was ...

Jul 31, 2020 · The Ata-Manobo of Davao del Norte, aboriginally called Ata, believed that they originated from Paquibato, Davao City. The Ancestral Domain of the Ata-Manobo covers portions of the Municipalities of Kapalong, san Isidro, Sto. Tomas and Talaingod.

The Ata-Manobo no longer want to be called by that name, and are further divided into the Langilan and Tala-ingod tribes. They are found in the region west and northwest of Mt. Apo, the headwater of the Davao, Lasang and Libuganon rivers.

Ata is one of the sub groups of Manobo meaning People and Ata pertaining location and language in surrounding area of Davao.

The Ata tribe, a subgroup of the Manobo people, is indigenous to Davao City, particularly in the Paquibato and Marilog districts of Davao del Norte and Bukidnon in the Philippines. The name "Ata" signifies their dwelling in high places, often atop mountains.

The Ata Manobo are just one of the Manobo tribal groups of Mindanao. They live in the remote areas of the municipalities of Kapalong, Santo Tomas and partly in the remote areas of Davao City. They have been called the least known minority group of the Philippines (Garvan 1931, Cole 1913); and they. was done in Inata, the Ata Manobo language.

Jul 31, 2020 · The ATA occupy the hinterlands comprising the headwaters of Davao, Tuganay and Libungan Rivers. Their name means “dwellers in highlands”. They are situated mainly in Paquibato District and portions of adjoining areas in Marilog, Calinan and Buhangin Districts of Davao City and of Sto.

Feb 8, 2025 · Discover the Ata tribe, one of Davao City's indigenous peoples, through Emylyn Armodia's advocacy for a Cultural Heritage Museum in Paquibato. Learn more about their rich cultural heritage on Project Larawan.

Aug 6, 2024 · The Ata, or Ata-Manobo, inhabit the northwest of Davao del Norte as well as Bukidnon and Compostela Valley. According to anthropological studies, “Ata” refers to a person who lives in extremely high places or on mountain summits.

Feb 3, 2024 · Filipinos most particularly in the Municipality of Kapalong and nearby municipalities will then become aware of the signs and symbols used in the rituals of the Ata-Manobo Tribe in Gupitan. KEYWORDS – Ata Manobo, rituals, Philippines, signs and symbols, semiotic analysis.