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The park's territory and surroundings are the ancestral lands of the Batak people, of whom only 200-250 survive, and Tagbanua communities who live around the boundaries, including the coast.
Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Philippines 2008
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We have detailed accounts of both the Tagbanua and Batak of
Negritos of Zambales William Allan Reed
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However, the Tagbanua, although perhaps having a slight amount of Negrito blood, can not be classed with the Negritos.
Negritos of Zambales William Allan Reed
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Manila, are especially full as to customs, religion, language, etc., of the Tagbanua who inhabit the central part of Paragua from the
Negritos of Zambales William Allan Reed
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There are many spirits who are known as _asuang_ but the five most powerful are here given according to their rank, (a) Tagbanua, (b)
The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition Fay-Cooper Cole 1921
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Moro, of Jolo Island; the Tagabili, on the southern coast of Mindanao northwest of Sarangani Bay; the Tagakola, along the central part of the west coast of Gulf of Davao, Mindanao; Tagbanua, of Paragua;
The Bontoc Igorot Albert Ernest Jenks 1911
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While a Tagbanua corpse is above ground it is liable to be eaten by a vampire called the balbal that lives on Mindanao, has the form of a man with wings and great claws, tears open the thatch of houses and consumes bodies by means of a long tongue, which it thrusts through the opening in the roof.
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After a term of years the Tagbanua dies again and goes at once to a heaven in a deeper cave without danger from fire.
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Officials also unveiled a smaller troop- and tank-carrying ship named BRP Tagbanua, the first of its kind to be assembled in the Philippines.
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