The document discusses the Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines. It notes that over 12 million Indigenous Peoples reside in ancestral domains located in the country's uplands, where most of the remaining natural resources are found. However, Indigenous Peoples represent 14% of the population and are among the poorest and most disadvantaged groups, with high rates of illiteracy, unemployment, poverty, and health issues.

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GAUIS LAURENCE B. CARAOA

6. The Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines
(A Country Case Study By: D. E. De Vera) An Excerpt
The Philippines has a total land area of 30 Million Hectares. Half of the country is hilly
and mostly categorized as a Forest Zone and part of the Public Domain. As of the year 2005,
the country has a population of 85 Million. There are 112 ethno-linguistic groups in the country
who comprise nearly 15% of the total population of the country.
The Philippines is slowly losing its forest cover and has to cope with an influx of
mining activities in the uplands. Furthermore, demand for land and natural resources
continue to rise with the unabated migration of lowland families into the mountains. Thus there
exists a very volatile mix of stakeholders who are in a very strict competition for the limited
resources of the uplands.
A vast majority of the 12 Million Areas Identified as Ancestral Domains population of
Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines reside in the uplands which they claim as part of their
traditional territories. Most of the remaining natural resources in the country are found within
the traditional lands of the Indigenous Peoples
The Indigenous People represent nearly 14% of the country’s population. They are
among the poorest and the most disadvantaged social group in the country. Illiteracy,
unemployment and incidence of poverty are much higher among them than the rest of the
population. IP settlements are remote, without access to basic services, and are
characterized by a high incidence of morbidity, mortality and malnutrition.

7. 1. What pieces of information from the passage can you synthesize to understand
that the areas identified as ancestral lands are rich in natural resources?
a. As of the year 2005, the country has a population of 85 Million.
b. The Philippines is slowly losing its forest cover and has to cope with an
influx of mining activities in the uplands.
c. Demands for land and natural resources continue to rise with the unabated
migration of lowland families into the mountains
d. Most of the remaining natural resources in the country are found within the
traditional lands of the Indigenous Peoples.
2. What can you tell about the Indigenous people in the Philippines?
a. The Indigenous People have lots of natural resources.
b. The indigenous people are against mining.
c. The Indigenous People are most vulnerable to being cheated and sometimes
abused
d. The Indigenous People lived in the deepest part of the mountains.

8. 3. What idea can you form about the population of the Indigenous people in the
Philippines?
a. The Indigenous People represents the majority of the population
b. The indigenous people occupies the vast majority of lowlands of the
Philippines
c. The Indigenous People represent only a small portion of the country’s
population.
d. The Indigenous People are among the most fortunate people in the country.
4. What is the best summary of the passage?
a. The Indigenous People are being deprive of their ancestral lands/domains.
b. The Philippines are losing much of its natural resources because of the
Indigenous People.
c. The Indigenous People own much of the country’s natural resources
d. The Indigenous People needs to be given proper attention by the
government, they need to be protected and educated.

10. 1. What pieces of information from the passage can you synthesize to understand
that the areas identified as ancestral lands are rich in natural resources?
a. As of the year 2005, the country has a population of 85 Million.
b. The Philippines is slowly losing its forest cover and has to cope with an
influx of mining activities in the uplands.
c. Demands for land and natural resources continue to rise with the unabated
migration of lowland families into the mountains
d. Most of the remaining natural resources in the country are found within the
traditional lands of the Indigenous Peoples.
2. What can you tell about the Indigenous people in the Philippines?
a. The Indigenous People have lots of natural resources.
b. The indigenous people are against mining.
c. The Indigenous People are most vulnerable to being cheated and sometimes
abused
d. The Indigenous People lived in the deepest part of the mountains.

11. 3. What idea can you form about the population of the Indigenous people in the
Philippines?
a. The Indigenous People represents the majority of the population
b. The indigenous people occupies the vast majority of lowlands of the
Philippines
c. The Indigenous People represent only a small portion of the country’s
population.
d. The Indigenous People are among the most fortunate people in the country.
4. What is the best summary of the passage?
a. The Indigenous People are being deprive of their ancestral lands/domains.
b. The Philippines are losing much of its natural resources because of the
Indigenous People.
c. The Indigenous People own much of the country’s natural resources
d. The Indigenous People needs to be given proper attention by the
government, they need to be protected and educated.

13. Rodrigo Duterte
Benigno Aquino III
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Fidel V. Ramos
Corazon Aquino
Ferdinand Marcos
Ramon Magsaysay

14. “Our course continues to be perilous. We may yet lose everything we
hold dear should we become careless or relax our effort. But of this I
feel sure: If freedom is destined to survive at all upon this earth, I
have the fullest faith and confidence that we Filipinos have the
wisdom and energy which, with Divine grace and guidance, will
keep us securely on our course.”

15. “Our course continues to be perilous. We may yet lose everything we
hold dear should we become careless or relax our effort. But of this I
feel sure: If freedom is destined to survive at all upon this earth, I
have the fullest faith and confidence that we Filipinos have the
wisdom and energy which, with Divine grace and guidance, will
keep us securely on our course.”

16. “I repeat my commitment: I will help you if you help yourselves. You can count on
your President to be quick and responsive to those that show spirit, industry,
teamwork and, above all, a feeling of nationhood.”

17. “I repeat my commitment: I will help you if you help yourselves. You can count on
your President to be quick and responsive to those that show spirit, industry,
teamwork and, above all, a feeling of nationhood.”

18. “The will to prosper, the willingness to do the things necessary to transform
vision to reality, the ability to withstand trial and face challenge both from
friends and enemies— these valuable traits we have preserved and
enriched; and through them we have re-stated the faith in ourselves and
the strength of character that we as a people have always possessed but
often have forgotten.”

19. “The will to prosper, the willingness to do the things necessary to transform
vision to reality, the ability to withstand trial and face challenge both from
friends and enemies— these valuable traits we have preserved and
enriched; and through them we have re-stated the faith in ourselves and
the strength of character that we as a people have always possessed but
often have forgotten.”

20. “Wherever I went in the campaign, slum area or impoverished village, they came to
me with one cry: democracy! Not food, although they clearly needed it, but
democracy. Not work, although they surely wanted it, but democracy. Not money, for
they gave what little they had to my campaign. They didn’t expect me to work a
miracle that would instantly put food into their mouths, clothes on their back,
education in their children, and work that will put dignity in their lives.”

21. “Wherever I went in the campaign, slum area or impoverished village, they came to
me with one cry: democracy! Not food, although they clearly needed it, but
democracy. Not work, although they surely wanted it, but democracy. Not money, for
they gave what little they had to my campaign. They didn’t expect me to work a
miracle that would instantly put food into their mouths, clothes on their back,
education in their children, and work that will put dignity in their lives.”

22. “Let me remind in the end of this talk, that I was elected to the presidency to serve
the entire country. I was not elected to serve the interests of any one person or any
group or any one class. I serve every one and not only one.
That is why I have adapted as an article of faith, the following lines written by
someone whose name I could no longer recall. He said: “I have no friends to serve, I
have no enemies to harm.”

23. “Let me remind in the end of this talk, that I was elected to the presidency to serve
the entire country. I was not elected to serve the interests of any one person or any
group or any one class. I serve every one and not only one.
That is why I have adapted as an article of faith, the following lines written by
someone whose name I could no longer recall. He said: “I have no friends to serve, I
have no enemies to harm.”

24. A. Directions: Read each item and circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
1. It is also referred as the main idea of the paragraph. What is it?
A. body C. topic sentence
B. conclusion D. unity
2. What component of a paragraph is composed of the supporting sentences or supporting details that develop the main
point?
A. body C. conclusion
B. coherence D. topic sentence
3. It is the final sentence that summarizes the main point. What is it?
A. coherence C. conclusion
B. main idea D. topic sentence
4. When a paragraph follows the idea mentioned in the topic sentence and does not deviate from, it has
__________________
A. similarity C. simplicity
B. coherence D. unity
5. When the sentences in a paragraph all logically follow each other, the paragraph has ______________.
A. similarity C. simplicity
B. coherence D. unity

25. A. Directions: Read each item and circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
1. It is also referred as the main idea of the paragraph. What is it?
A. body C. topic sentence
B. conclusion D. unity
2. What component of a paragraph is composed of the supporting sentences or supporting details that develop the main
point?
A. body C. conclusion
B. coherence D. topic sentence
3. It is the final sentence that summarizes the main point. What is it?
A. coherence C. conclusion
B. main idea D. topic sentence
4. When a paragraph follows the idea mentioned in the topic sentence and does not deviate from, it has
__________________
A. similarity C. simplicity
B. coherence D. unity
5. When the sentences in a paragraph all logically follow each other, the paragraph has ______________.
A. similarity C. simplicity
B. coherence D. unity

30. 1.Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and
deal with times when you feel troubled. It isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s part of
taking charge of your wellbeing and doing what you can to stay healthy.It can
be a way to cope with a problem you’ve been carrying around in your head
because just being listened to can help you feel supported and less alone.
Also, it works both ways. If you open up, it might encourage others to do the
same. If it feels awkward at first, give it time. Make talking about your
feelings something that you do.

31. 2. Chicken Inasal is a popular grilled dish from the Western Visayas region.
It derives its distinctive flavor and color from a marinade made of vinegar,
calamansi, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and atsuete oil. Other
versions of the recipe also include Sprite or 7-up to add flavor and act as a
tenderizer.The chicken parts are usually skewered in bamboo and then
grilled over hot coals to juicy perfection while basting with the oil.This
Filipino chicken barbecue is a guaranteed crowd pleaser!
3. Puerto Princesa is one of the most popular holiday destinations in
Philippines. Recognised as the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines,
the capital of Palawan offers a pleasant urban environment nestled in
splendid natural surroundings that include great beaches and pristine
forested hills. Tourists enjoy different activities such as island hopping,
kayaking, swimming, touring or just relaxing. Baguio is enjoyable too for
tourists. Puerto Princesa should be included in your travel bucket list!

32. There are many reasons why Filipinos love basketball. First,
it’s easily playable. There are makeshift courts on sandlots, barangay
courts and neighborhood nooks all over the country. Second, it’s
physical. Filipinos like a sport that’s dynamic, tactical and
entertaining. It is a contact sport and Filipinos like it when athletes
compete down to their singlets and jerseys without protective armor.
Lastly, it’s a sport that invites widespread participation from the
grassroots level upwards and is ingrained in the school system.
Nothing unites Filipinos of every social class on 7,107 islands more
than what happens on the basketball court.

34. There are many reasons why Filipinos love
basketball.

35. First, it’s easily playable. There are makeshift courts on sandlots,
barangay courts and neighborhood nooks all over the country.
Second, it’s physical. Filipinos like a sport that’s dynamic, tactical
and entertaining. It is a contact sport and Filipinos like it when
athletes compete down to their singlets and jerseys without
protective armor.
Lastly, it’s a sport that invites widespread participation from the
grassroots level upwards and is ingrained in the school system.

36. Nothing unites Filipinos of every social class on 7,107
islands more than what happens on the basketball court.

38. Directions: Read each item and circle the letter that corresponds to the correct
ANSWER.
1. It is the final sentence that summarizes the main point. What is it?
A. coherence C. conclusion
B. main idea D. topic sentence
2. It is also referred as the main idea of the paragraph. What is it?
A. body C. topic sentence
B. conclusion D. unity
3. What component of a paragraph is composed of the supporting sentences or
supporting details that develop the main point?
A. body C. conclusion
B. coherence D. topic sentence

39. 4. When the sentences in a paragraph all logically follow each other, the paragraph has
______________.
A. similarity C. simplicity
B. coherence D. unity
5. When a paragraph follows the idea mentioned in the topic sentence and does not deviate from,
it has __________________
A. similarity C. simplicity
B. coherence D. unity
6. Which of the following statements can NOT be a supporting detail for the topic sentence:
“Learning about the constellations is a fun summer hobby.”
A. You can spend hours searching for star patterns in the night sky.
B. Looking up the constellations will keep you very busy.
C. It is much more pleasant to star gaze in warmer weather.
D. The cold breeze outside the house from the beach makes you forget summer heat.

40. Gravity is the force that makes things fall to Earth. You can't see or touch it, but
without gravity, life on Earth would be quite different. Everything would simply float
away. If you jumped up, you would fly off into space. If you threw a baseball, it would
never come down. Gravity is also the force that keeps the Earth orbiting around the
sun. So, without gravity, the Earth might float away, too.
7.Which is the topic sentence of the paragraph?
A. If you jumped up, you would fly off into space. If you threw a baseball, it would never come down.
B. Everything would simply float away. If you jumped up, you would fly off into space.
C. You can't see or touch it, but without gravity, life on Earth would be quite different.
D. Gravity is the force that makes things fall to Earth.

41. 8. Which of the following is the conclusion?
A. Gravity is the force that makes things fall to Earth.
B. Everything would simply float away. If you jumped up, you would fly off into space.
C. So, without gravity, the Earth might float away, too.
D. You can't see or touch it, but without gravity, life on Earth would be quite different.
9. Which of the following details could be added to the paragraph to support the topic
sentence?
A. Mars has less mass than earth.
B. Life on earth needs sunlight and warm to survive, just like gravity,
C. If you kicked a stone it would fly off forever.
D. If you turn off the lights you will save energy.
10. Suppose you have to add another supporting detail, which of the following will you NOT
add because it disregards unity and coherence?
A. All objects attract other objects because of a force called gravity.
B. High and low tides in the ocean are caused by the moon’s gravity.
C. Gravity guides plant growth.
D. Sandra Bullock and George Clooney are the main stars of the movie Gravity.

42. Following the rubrics, look for a partner, compose a
paragraph based on the following pictures. Submit
your work next meeting in a short bond paper.