Tagbanwa
ethnolinguistic group in Palawan
Usage Note
Tagbanwa are one of the oldest indigenous peoples in the Philippines, residing mainly in central and northern Palawan. They possess one of the few remaining pre-colonial Philippine scripts — the Tagbanwa script — and are recognized as an indigenous cultural community under national law.
Examples
" Tagbanwa ang lola niya. "
Natural Translation
His grandmother is Tagbanwa.
Literal Translation
Tagbanwa the grandmother his.
" May mga kaibigan siyang Tagbanwa. "
Natural Translation
He/she has friends from the ethnolinguistic group in Palawan.
Literal Translation
Has friends he/she ethnolinguistic group in Palawan.
" Mayroong sariling sinaunang baybayin ang mga Tagbanwa na hanggang ngayon ay ginagamit pa rin sa ilang bahagi ng Palawan. "
Natural Translation
The Tagbanwa have their own ancient script that is still used today in some parts of Palawan.
Literal Translation
Have own ancient script the Tagbanwa that until now is used still in some parts of Palawan.
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