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