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Tagalog Customs by Fray Juan de Plasencia by Japet Floyd Alipio is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document provides details on the customs of the Tagalog people in the Philippines as recorded by Fray Juan de Plasencia in the late 16th century. It describes the social hierarchy of datus (chiefs), maharlicas (nobles), and commoners. It also outlines the political and economic system including the barangay organization, land ownership, slavery practices, laws and punishments, marriage and inheritance customs. Plasencia observed and documented these practices to understand Tagalog society before Spanish

Author

Japet Floyd Alipio

Language

EN