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Bontoc
Bontoc
Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Kalinga, and Apayao in northern Luzon are home to the Bontoc. Their population is spread over 10 municipalities and 137 barrios, and each village has its own distinct dialect, some of which are Sadanga, Guinaang Bontoc, and Bayyu. Those living in the capital town of Mountain Province often speak Bontok, and many speak Ilocano as well.
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Published at 2018-03-01 by Puerto Parrot
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Philippine Tribe: Bontoc
Philippine Tribe: Bontoc
"Bontoc" is derived from the term "bun," which is the equivalent of heap in English and "tuk," which means top. When combined, the two words mean “mountain,” or “Bontoc,” when translated on the tribe’s dialect. They are the people who live in the mountainous areas of Benguet, Ifugao, Mounatin Province and Kalinga-Apayao.
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Published at 2017-12-01 by Puerto Parrot
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