The Socio-Political and Economics Systems and Concepts of Government and Development Issues of the Tribal Filipinos in the Province of Ilocos Sur

Abstract

The study describes the socio-political and economic systems as well as the concepts ofgovernment and development isssues of the tribal Filipinos in the province of Ilocos Sur. The 456 respondents are from the interior municipalities of the province particularly: Banayoyo, Burgos, Nagbukel, Salcedo, San Emilio, Galimuyod, Cervantes, Alilem, Suyo, Lidlidda, Sugpon, Sigay, del Pilar and Quirino. The tribal Filipinos are subjects of great interest not
only among cultural anthropologists but also enthusiasts in archaeology and tourism. This study describes the colorful and unique culture of the tribal Filipinos in locos Sur. It attempted to look into the stock of information
the tribal groups possess regarding political and government concepts as well as the socio-economic systems and development issues which are strongly influencing their life. l also tried to find out determinants of their progressivist ytems vis-a-vis their traditional concepts and practices. Their educational attainment and age did not play a very significant influence on their progressivist systems.