Theories on the Origin of Early Inhabitants of the Philippines

Flashcards covering scientific theories and oral traditions regarding the origins of the early inhabitants of the Philippines.

Teoryang Austronesyano

A scientific theory stating that the first people in the Philippines were Austronesians who originated from Taiwan and began traveling to the Philippine archipelago and other islands 4000 to 5000 years ago.

Teorya ng Core Population

A scientific theory stating that the first people in the Philippines originated from a core population that gradually changed and developed due to different environments and opportunities.

Kaalamang Bayan

An oral tradition used by different ethnolinguistic groups to explain the origin of their ancestors, including folk stories and legends stating that gods and goddesses created the first humans in the country.