Junior Anthropologists & Sociologists of Silliman

Junior Anthropologists & Sociologists of Silliman This is the student organization for Sociology and Anthropology students in Silliman University

Pamana at Pakikibaka ng mga Katutubong PilipinoMula sa mga pananaliksik tungo sa malikhaing pagbibigay ng impormasyon sa...
06/04/2026

Pamana at Pakikibaka ng mga Katutubong Pilipino

Mula sa mga pananaliksik tungo sa malikhaing pagbibigay ng impormasyon sa boses ng mga Katutubo. Tara, lezgo na at matuto nang bahagya sa handog ng ating mga katutubong Pilipino mula sa Luzon patungong Mindanao.

Pero una, alam mo ba na merong isang daan at sampung (110) naninirahan sa ating bansa? At dalawa dito ngayon ay tampok sa ating malikhaing paglalathala ng impormasyon tungkol sa kanila, pero wait kailangan kuha muna ng tissue kasi naka english baka ma-nosebleed ka! Hahahaha chariz lang!

Ang una ay ang ating mga katutubong Butbut mula sa Kalinga sa Luzon at ang mga katutubong talaandig mula sa Bukidnon ng Mindanao. Check natin sa ilalim!

Infographic by Eldemar R. Sabete

From the forests of Northern Luzon to the waters of Lake Lanao, the Bugkalot and Maranao reflect the diversity and stren...
06/04/2026

From the forests of Northern Luzon to the waters of Lake Lanao, the Bugkalot and Maranao reflect the diversity and strength of Indigenous cultures in the Philippines.

The Bugkalot, known as “people of the forest,” live in the highlands of the Sierra Madre, where they practice hunting, fishing, and swidden farming. In contrast, the Maranao, or “people of the lake,” are known for their rich artistic heritage, including okir designs, royal traditions, and cultural symbols like the torogan and sarimanok.

Despite their contributions, both groups face challenges such as environmental changes, cultural loss, and social issues that affect their communities.

This infographic aims to highlight their identity, contributions, and the importance of preserving Indigenous cultures in the Philippines.

Infographics by Ralph Gabriel Delay

Highlighting the Remontado-Dumagat of Luzon and the Subanen of Mindanao, two of the several indigenous groups in the Phi...
06/04/2026

Highlighting the Remontado-Dumagat of Luzon and the Subanen of Mindanao, two of the several indigenous groups in the Philippines whose rich cultures have long been part of the foundation of Filipino identity.

From the Remontado-Dumagat's deep connection to forested and mountainous ancestral lands to the Subanen's Buklog ritual, let us draw our attention to their rich cultures and recognize the significance of keeping these practices alive. In the process, we may also be able to get a glimpse and shed light to the current issues they are facing.

Infographic by: Nathalie J. Ruiz

The Philippines is home to numerous indigenous communities who continue to shape the nation’s cultural identity because ...
06/04/2026

The Philippines is home to numerous indigenous communities who continue to shape the nation’s cultural identity because of their rich heritage.

The Isnag Tribe of Luzon and the Dibabawon Manobo Tribe of Mindanao continue to preserve their traditions, language, and way of life that have existed for generations. Communities like these contribute to the nation culturally and economically. But despite that fact, these indigenous communities still face challenges such as land displacement, cultural erasure, and limited access to basic services.

By recognizing their value, we are not only celebrating their presence, but also standing with them in protecting their rights and future.

Infographic by Elisse Yasi

From the North to the South: Honoring the voices of our Indigenous peoples from Luzon and MindanaoThe Ifugao and Livunga...
06/04/2026

From the North to the South: Honoring the voices of our Indigenous peoples from Luzon and Mindanao

The Ifugao and Livunganen-Arumanen Manobo are among the indigenous communities whose knowledge and traditions have long been integral to the Philippines’ history and identity. From the Ifugao’s rice terraces, an example of sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship, to the Ulahingan epic of the Livunganen-Arumanen Manobo, which preserves their history and social values—these communities continue to contribute to the Philippines’ social and cultural dynamics.

Yet these contributions exist alongside ongoing challenges. These infographics present both the contributions and continuing struggles of these communities. Understanding their experiences is an essential step toward building an inclusive and equitable society for the indigenous peoples.

[ANTHRO 12] Philippine Indigenous Communities
Infographics by Jecinth Lee

The Ibaloi and Mamanwa peoples are among the original guardians of our mountains and forests, shaping the Philippines fo...
06/04/2026

The Ibaloi and Mamanwa peoples are among the original guardians of our mountains and forests, shaping the Philippines for centuries. These communities have contributed so much to our history, yet today their heritage is under constant threat. Whether it is the Ibaloi fighting for land tenure against unique exemptions in Baguio City or the Mamanwa facing displacement from large-scale mining, these groups continue to face massive systemic hurdles.

We cannot celebrate their ancient traditions without also acknowledging the modern struggles they endure to protect their ancestral domains. These infographics highlight their incredible contributions and the difficult realities they still face today.

Education is the first step toward true support and justice.

Infographics by Katrice Ann H. Anyaji

Reference List https://drive.google.com/file/d/1diQMnsEASRMSf26VbzTLSdytrgd6xRIE/view?usp=sharing

From the lake to the seas, the weavers of Lake Sebu and the traders of Cuyo are important Indigenous Groups that must be...
05/04/2026

From the lake to the seas, the weavers of Lake Sebu and the traders of Cuyo are important Indigenous Groups that must be recognized for their resilience and courage

The T’boli are a highland Indigenous group in Mindanao known for their sacred T’nalak weaving, strong spiritual traditions, and community-based way of life.

And from the islands of Palawan, the Cuyonon are a coastal Indigenous group known for their maritime culture, fishing-based economy, and contributions to regional trade and development.

Infographic by Nel Simon Lapore

Main Sources Include:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kBC9BCjaiYKkqUve0R_LI7w5B2hjIf4j8B3t6dNEnBE/edit?usp=sharing

https://www.yodisphere.com/2022/08/Cuyunon-Tribe-History-Culture.html (GRAPHICS & INFO)
https://projectgora.com/tboli-people/ (GRAPHICS & INFO)
https://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/tboli-its-better-to-weave-than-to-leave
https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/in-focus/lang-dulay-tboli-weaver/

From the North to the South: Honoring the voices of our Indigenous peoples from Luzon and MindanaoThe Higaonon and Kalin...
05/04/2026

From the North to the South: Honoring the voices of our Indigenous peoples from Luzon and Mindanao

The Higaonon and Kalinga communities continue to influence Philippine culture through their rich traditions, knowledge, and way of life—from their commonalities like weaving, storytelling and environmental stewardship to preserving their identity and maintaining peace among their lands.

But alongside their contributions to Philippine culture come ongoing challenges—language loss, cultural erosion, and threats to their ancestral lands.

These infographics are aimed to both celebrate the impact they have in our country and raise awareness of the issues they are facing today.

Let’s learn, appreciate, and stand in support of our Indigenous communities.

Infographic by Jan Arcaya

Fourth-year students of the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, under the guidance of research adviser Dr. Enrique...
06/03/2026

Fourth-year students of the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, under the guidance of research adviser Dr. Enrique G. Oracion, will hold their Research Output Oral Presentation on March 11, 2026 at KH 23-A.

The presentations will feature the following undergraduate research studies:

Von M. Dagpin (BA Anthropology) – Demographics and Sociocultural Environment Influencing Weight Bias Internalization of University Students in Dumaguete City

Miaca S. Layosa (BA Anthropology) – Cultural Diversity and Play Experience Among Online Gamers in Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games

Paul Ray G. Donaire (BA Sociology) – Linking Demographics, Vocational Training, and Work Status with Self-Sufficiency of the Blind Massage Therapists in Dumaguete City

Stephen Daniel L. Jardin (BA Sociology) – Gender Dysphoria and Coping Behaviours of Gender Minorities in the Visayas Region, Philippines

Marissa Keo Marcelino (BA Sociology) – Sense of Place Between Cambodian Migrant and Returned Graduates of Overseas Higher Education Institutions

We look forward to seeing our students share the insights they have developed through their research and take this important step in contributing their voices to the field!




Last February 4, 2026, the Junior Anthropologists and Sociologists of Silliman (JASS), along with the faculty of the Dep...
28/02/2026

Last February 4, 2026, the Junior Anthropologists and Sociologists of Silliman (JASS), along with the faculty of the Department of Anthropology and Sociology organized a community out-reach program in Brgy. Balili, Valencia.

Located in the barangay is Balili Daycare Center where JASS students volunteered in bringing engaging activities and educational games to the local children. Part of these activities were song and dance activities, drawing and crafts, bracelet-making, and counting numbers.

The department also prepared donations of school supplies for the pupils composed of creative materials and sanitary kits.

The People Power was a movement built from the ground up, a community effort to put an end to the tyranny of the Marcos ...
25/02/2026

The People Power was a movement built from the ground up, a community effort to put an end to the tyranny of the Marcos administration. An effort so strong and unwavering that it became our symbol of the power of the masses today.

Forty years since, we still face the same authoritarian forces as we did. Different faces, different policies, but all efforts directed to uplift ones that have power and influence, and to prevent those in the lower class caste to reach social mobility. Like the Martial Law, our time is also marked with deaths by the forces of modern dictators, making their ledger redder than ever.

The Junior Anthropologists and Sociologists of Silliman University encourages the people of Dumaguete and the Philippines as a whole to not only see this day as a mark on the calendar.

Let us pay respects to those who gave up their life, their safety, and their efforts to the movement. Let us remember the People Power not only as something that happened in Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, but as a movement built by solidarity against oppression. Let us embody the courage, the strength, and the tenacity of those that came before us and let us continue to fight these forces that make us feel powerless and small.

Most of all, let us remember that we, the Filipino people can build a just and humane society when we fully realize that power is held by the people.

10/02/2026

“🎶 Araw gabing nakangiti dahil sa ‘yo (dahil sa ‘yo)… 🎶”

Love Day is coming right up 💕
But this February, we’re asking a different question:

What kind of love do you celebrate?
Romantic? Family? Friendship? Community?
O kana bang gugma nga hilom lang pero lalom kaayo? 🤍

Introducing “GUGMA: Mga Sugilanon sa Kasingkasing”—
an exhibit and documentary that reminds us that love is more than kilig.
It lives in care, sacrifice, memory, and everyday moments.
Kay ang gugma, dili ra uyab-uyab. Gugma is shared, lived, and felt.

Join us as we celebrate CAS Week and National Arts Month with stories straight from the heart 🫶

The full documentary, featuring the journey and deeper reflections behind the exhibit, will be premiered at:
📍 Silliman University Anthropology Museum
🏛 2nd Floor, Hibbard Hall
📅 Thursday, February 12

So… unsa man imong gugma?
Watch the trailer. Feel the stories. Celebrate love—in all its forms. 💖

Museum Entrance Fees will still apply:
General Admission - Php 100.00
Senior Citizen/PWD - Php 80.00
Student (bring valid ID) - Php 40.00

—
🎵 Music used in trailer: “Nakangiti” by Wilbert Ross
⚠️ No copyright infringement intended. All rights to the song belong to the rightful owner.

Trailer video edited by Von Dagpin (AB Anthropology IV)

You can watch the trailer in better quality here: https://youtu.be/K3VX4r7xVGg?si=IEURkyJrvvA7tbP9

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