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Let's Discuss Transgender People in the Pre-Colonial Philippines

Let's Discuss Transgender People in the Pre-Colonial Philippines

What were the gender roles in the pre-Spanish Philippines? Well, that is a subject where there is no consistent pattern or view. It depends entirely on the tribe, region, and outside influences through immigration and trade. What we have is a great deal of educated guesswork and academic speculation. I can , however, paraphrase one truth about gender in the ancient Philippines.

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Published at 2019-01-09 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Mythology & folklore

Tags: Ilongot, pre-colonial

The Concept of Time According to Pre-Colonial Filipinos

The Concept of Time According to Pre-Colonial Filipinos

The importance of time remains a constant – from the older ages when clocks were still unknown, to our current period where time itself literally runs our lives. From the beginning of our life, we are taught how to use our time wisely and treat it like “gold” because of its irreplaceable value. However, there is a common trait that seems to be prevalent in every Filipino that can be both a source of humor and annoyance: our chronic inability to be on time – commonly dubbed “Filipino Time”.

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Published at 2018-01-28 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Mythology & folklore

Tags: Filipino, pre-colonial