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Ata Tribe of Negros Oriental

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  The Philippines' status as an archipelago reveals a lot about its diversity as seen in various cultural and social groups composing it. Some are no longer around, while others are still thriving to exist. The various are collectively linked to the lands and natural resources of the nation's indigenous peoples based on where they reside. As a native of Negros Island, it is an honor for me to feature one of the various indigenous peoples’ groups in the Philippines, specifically the ones that are principally concentrated in the islands of Boracay, Panay, and Negros, the Ata Tribe.  A documentary showcasing Brgy. Canggohob of Mabinay, Negros Oriental, where a group of Indigenous People named the Ata/Aeta Tribe is residing.  The documentary focuses on the products that the Ata tribe produces, how these products are made and how their production of such products helped them survive as well as how they adapted to modern lifestyles and what they are doing to keep their traditions ali