Abstract
Aeta is one of the many groups of indigenous people (IP)inhabiting the Philippines particularly the Zambales Aetas of Central Luzon. Interestingly, these IPs have given much importance in formal education until the tertiary level as shown by the increasing number of IP enrollees in colleges and universities. However, Aetas who enter in the higher education institution confront a multitude of problems and issues from personal to social aspects. This article attempts to determine the problems and issues encountered by the Aeta college students in one state university in Central Luzon, Philippines. Researcher-structured survey tool was administered to gather valuable data while focus group discussion and informal interviews were made to validate the survey results. Findings of the study revealed that the major problems and issues encountered by the students are mostly on verbal bullying, fear towards their teachers, language barrier, low self-esteem, and academic pressure. A personality development and formation program, contextualized for the young IPs, is recommended for implementation in the University.
Highlights
As inscribed in most of the literatures, Zambales Aetas are described as “indigenous people who live in scattered, isolated mountainous parts of the island of Luzon.” Majority of the Aetas are dwelling in Zambales even before the Mt
The present study provides a glimpse on the dilemmas encountered by the Aeta College students and their perspectives on how to survive in their collegiate schooling
A total of nine (9) Aeta students purposively involved in a state university in Central Luzon, Philippines served as respondents of the study
Summary
As inscribed in most of the literatures, Zambales Aetas are described as “indigenous people who live in scattered, isolated mountainous parts of the island of Luzon.” Majority of the Aetas are dwelling in Zambales even before the Mt. As inscribed in most of the literatures, Zambales Aetas are described as “indigenous people who live in scattered, isolated mountainous parts of the island of Luzon.”. Majority of the Aetas are dwelling in Zambales even before the Mt. Pinatubo erupted in June 1991. The existence of Aetas, colloquially known as “kabagis”(which means sibling) in Zambales is deemed to be very significant as they are believed to be the primordial ancestors of Filipinos. The Philippine Constitution mandates the recognition and protection of the rights of indigenous cultural communities/ indigenous peoples (ICCs/IPs) within the framework of national unity and development. The world’s indigenous children and youth face many problems including incarceration and lack of legal protection; illiteracy and drop-out rates; lack of culturally appropriated education and discrimination (UNPFII, 2002)
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