Myths of the World

The  Subanon  (also spelled  Subanen  or  Subanun ) is an indigenous group to the  Zamboanga peninsula  area, particularly living in the mountainous areas of  Zamboanga del Sur  and  Misamis Occidental ,  Mindanao  Island, Philippines. The Subanon people speak  Subanon languages . The name is derived from the word  soba  or  suba , a word common in  Sulu ,  Visayas , and Mindanao, which means "river", and the suffix  -nun  or  -non , which indicates a locality or place of origin. Accordingly, the name  Subanon  means "a person or people of the river".  These people originally lived in the low-lying areas. However, due to disturbances and competitions from other settlers like the  Moros , and migrations of  Cebuano  speakers and individuals from  Luzon  and other parts of Visayas to the coastal areas attracted by the inviting  land tenure l...

  The Bukidnon Pulangiyen is an Indigenous People whose ancestry on the land goes way back before it was documented in the early part of the 19th century. These people have a traditional way of working with the land and adapting with different crops, but are now threatened by encroaching production of corn for animal feeds with heavy use of fertilizers and chemicals and promises of great returns. Holding out for more programs attuned to their cultural role in the uplands is critical in the face of a global need for Culture-based Solutions. This is in recognition of the existing  climate change and need for regeneration of ecological services in the uplands. Some of the last remaining forests in the country can be found here.  The Bukid’non-Pulangiyen is governed by a set of customs and traditions handed down to the people through generations. These customary laws are based on principles of harmony with nature and the interconnectedness of people and environment.  Th...