The Mangyan Tribe of Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro

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The Mangyan Tribe of Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro

Mansalay Hanunuo Women wearing traditional woven cloth and woven bags

The Hanunuo-Mangyans in Panaytayan, Mansalay Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines — Immersing in a different province or region in the Philippines is the best way to discover our origin and to have further knowledge on tradition, practices, and beliefs of our indigenous tribes. We might be all familiar with Puerto Galera when we talk about Mindoro, […]

The Mangyan Tribe of Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro
Melo Villareal

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