In the government-run centers, the Aeta soon suffered from malnutrition ... where life does not relate to their culture," said Rufimo Tima, an anthropologist who has studied the tribe for 30 ...

Hence, it was most unlikely that the Philippine government had appropriate measures for the preservation of the Aeta culture at this time.” The National Integrated Protected Areas System Act in ...

Nature and biodiversity are more than just sources of food, water, energy, and raw materials for the Aeta communities of Capas, Tarlac. Their cultural identity, well-being, and spiritual traditions ...

It’s the first day of a festival that celebrates the different faces of Aeta culture in the Philippines, and she is gamely whipping up a meal from ingredients found in the forest. After pouring water ...

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—They climbed trees, beat the bushes and bent their bows to shoot arrows. But they were not targeting wild boars. For three hours on Saturday, 44 young and adult tribesmen from ...

The Aeta grandmothers, dubbed “solar lolas ... Traveling to a different country and confronting a whole new culture and way of life was just as daunting. For one thing, it was the first ...

The Aeta community decided to open their ancestral domain to tourists with the aim of improving local infrastructure and fostering positive awareness and cultural appreciation. In 2022 ...

“The actions of the Aeta community underscore the need for meaningful dialogue on ancestral land rights and equitable tourism practices. Indigenous Peoples are vital stewards of our cultural and ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court en banc on Tuesday overturned a resolution of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) that denied Aeta leader Chito Balintay’s certificate of candidacy (COC) for ...