Statements | Mean | Interpretation |
2.1 Upland farming is the most common method used by Dulangan Manobo. | 3.80 | Always Practiced |
2.2 Rice and corn are the common principal products produced by the Manobo. | 3.95 | Always Practiced |
2.3 After harvesting the rice and corn, they plant root crops in the same area. | 3.61 | Always Practiced |
2.4 They barter their products with the household for use. | 3.30 | Always Practiced |
2.5 Making a hole by means of sharpened bamboo sticks for planting rice grain or corn. | 3.76 | Always Practiced |
2.6 A ritual for the good spirit is usually done before harvesting the crops. | 3.65 | Always Practiced |
2.7 They usually observe the movement of the moon before planting rice or corn. | 3.62 | Always Practiced |
2.8 Modern technologies are being used for the improvements of their agricultural product. | 2.33 | Seldom Practiced |
2.9 They consult technicians on their agricultural products. | 2.62 | Oftentimes Practiced |
2.10 Hunting wild animals with the use of bolos, tabas or spears, bow and arrows are method commonly used by the Manobo. | 1.94 | Seldom Practiced |
2.11 They usually go out for hunting around fifty (50) to one hundred (100) men with dogs to catch wild animals. | 1.28 | No Longer Practiced |
2.12 Wild pigs, deers and monkeys are common animals caught for food. | 1.83 | Seldom Practiced |
2.13 The hunter offers prayer to the spirit before going out to the forest. | 1.89 | Seldom Practiced |
2.14 2.1 Once they catch wild animals, a part of the meat is offered to the spirits or a thanks giving to them. | 1.87 | Seldom Practiced |
2.15 Weaving activities is a regular part of their livelihood. | 3.42 | Always Practiced |
2.16 Weaving mats, baskets and bags are done by the wife, husband and young children. | 3.19 | Oftentimes Practiced |
2.17 Young children are taught how to do weaving with the use of bamboo stick. | 3.26 | Always Practiced |
2.18 The Manobo always gather materials from the forest and creeks to be used in weaving. | 3.25 | Oftentimes Practiced |
2.19 Weaving activities are usually done by the family after planting seasons and during rainy days. | 2.83 | Oftentimes Practiced |
2.20 The government encourages and supports the weaving program of the Manobo Tribal Groupthrough advertising their products in the markets. | 1.90 | Seldom Practiced |
Section Mean | 3.02 | Oftentimes Practiced |