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MOLBOGS/CUYONON

MOLBOGS
Philippines is home to numerous indigenous groups,
including the molbogs tribe. Also known as Malebugan or
Malebuganon. They are part of 13 ethno-linguistic groups.
The Molbogs are described as migrants from northern
path of Borneo whose pupolation is estimated to be more
than 20,000 . The name Molbog is derived from the word
“malubog”, meaning “murky or turbid water”referring to a
mudy water surround the area caused by flood. later on
Balabac is called “malubugon” while inhabitants are called
Mulbog
TRADITIONAL
COSTUME / NATIVE
CLOTHING
Aside from dance rituals,
another legacy of the ancient
Molbog tribe is process of
making clothes or fabrics out
of bamboo skin. Sadly, only a
few members of the tribe
practice this tradition
nowadays.
LIVELIHOOD The molbog’s
livelihood includes subsistence
farming, fishing and occasional
barter trading with the Sulu and
nearby Sabah Market centers.
Language

Linguistically, the
Molbog language has
some lexical similarity
with Sama, Tausog and
Palawano.
LOCATION

Molbogs are indigent in the province of Palawan


who is believed to be among the migrants from North
Borneo and is now living in Balabac Island the
southernmost tip of Palawan.
TRADITIONS AND CULTURE
Most often, their tradition beliefs and customs passed on
the form one generation to the next generation, related to
healthcare and safety. One of the famous Molbog tradion is
the dance ritual for offering, healing, and prayer. It is
performed during weddings or thanksgiving celebrations to
appease the gods.
In the old times, they were ruled by Sulu datus in which
each village were ruled by religious leaders.
But this kind of traditions are disappearing along the
advancement of technology.
MUSIC
INSTRUMENTS
Agung
► The agung is a set of two
wide-rimmed, vertically
suspended gongs used
by the Maguindanao,
Maranao, Sama-Bajau
and Tausug people of the
Philippines as a
supportive instrument in
kulintang ensembles.
Kulintang (Indonesian:
kolintang, Malay: kulintangan)
is a modern term for an ancient
instrumental form of music
composed on a row of small,
horizontally laid gongs that
function melodically,
accompanied by larger,
suspended gongs and drums
ETHNIC DANCE
HOW THEY WORSHIP

► Like all Muslim groups, Islam for them is a way of life.


Exercise of their religion is characterized with zeal.
Observance of the Five Pillars of Islam and basic Arabic
chanting are heard daily in every Molbog community. The
religious leaders are the ones directing the religious life of
the community. Along with their Islamic practice are
animistic sacrifices.

.
► in every Muslim and Christian relationship Christians will
show love that will open Muslim hearts for the Gospel.
* Pray for teaching opportunities. Pray that God's word
will continue to speak to them. Pray that God will cause a
breakthrough among this people.
* Pray for more culturally sensitive missionaries to come
to the Molbog people to share Jesus.
* Pray for continuous favorable opportunities to be opened
for these people that will finally bring salvation for the
Molbog
Rituals and Medicine

One of the traditions that are


signature Molbog is their dance
rituals for prayer, offering, and
healing. Pang-alay- ay ginagawa
kung may mga okasyon halimbawa
na lamang ay kung may kasal at
pasasalamat. Ang ibig sabihin nito
ay paghingi sa mga hindi nakikita
(spirits) na “wag makialam
pakialaman”. Tarok- ang tarok ay
ginagawa kapag ang isang pasyente
ay matagal ng may sakit na di
gumagaling sa doctor or sa mga
albolaryo.
SONG
AND
DANCE
GROUP MEMBERS:
ALLYSSA MARISSE HUERTA
APRIL FAITH CEA
CHRISTINE MAE ABRASALDO
SHIELA DELOS REYES
JANICA MAE MAHINAY- NO
PARTICIPATION

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