Academic Research Journal of History and Culture 

Vol. 2(1), pp. 1-7, February, 2016.

ISSN: 2437-2196

DOI: 10.14662/ARJHC2016.001

Research Paper

Beliefs and Practices in the Life Cycle of the Agtas of Lupigue, Ilagan Isabela: Its Implications to Social Development

 

¹Judith R. Garcia, ²Edizon B. Abon and ³Agnes S. Reyes

 

^{1, 2, 3} Philippine Normal University, North Luzon, Alicia, Isabela. Corresponding author�s Email: garcia.jr@pnu.edu.ph

 

Accepted 16 February 2016

Abstract

 

The study attempted to find out the beliefs and practices in the life cycle of the Agta of Lupigue, City of Ilagan, Isabela and their social implications. Ethnographic research method was employed to attain the purposes of this study. Tape recorder was used to document the respondents� beliefs and practices. Structured and unstructured interview and participant observation were conducted to confirm and validate the data gathered. Furthermore, documentary analysis was employed to draw vital information on the origin of the Agta and the community where they live. Findings of the study revealed that the Agta of Lupigue consistently practiced and observed their traditional beliefs and practices while they continually maximize the use of available resources found in their ancestral domains towards environmental sustainability. This study poses a great challenge to social scientist especially in their role as agent of social transformation. The study recommends that social scientists and educators should commit to the religious implementation of the regeneration of the IPs beliefs and practices that are considered beneficial and practical.

Keywords: Agtas, life cycle, beliefs and practices


 

Cite This Article As: Garcia JR, Abon EB, Reyes AS (2016). Beliefs and Practices in The Life Cycle Of The Agtas Of Lupigue, Ilagan Isabela: Its Implications To Social Development. Acad. Res. J. Hist. Cult. 2(1): 1-7

 

 

 

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