Study and Documentation of the Holok and Muyong Systems of the Ifugaos (LUZON)
The project were able to study and documented the holok (indigenous pest management system) and muyong (indigenous forest management system) of the Ifugaos to be used in the information-dissemination campaign for biodiversity conservation. The Ifugao Resource Development Center (IRDC) formed a research team composed of staff and some members from the project areas to handle the detailed implementation of the project. Assistance of a plant systematist was tapped from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman to identify the plant specimens (holok). Resource persons for the study were respected traditional priests and herbal practitioners from the project sites.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Ifugao Resource and Development Center
Country:
Philippines
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 23,745.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
PHI/07/92 (Pilot Phase 107-L)
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
Community residents belong to the indigenous peoples in Ifugao province.
Notable Community Participation
Community residents of Hung Juan, Ifugao shared with the proponent their sustainable agricultural practices, particularly the "Holok" (indigenous pest management system) and "Muyong" (indigenous forest management system) systems.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Errol Gatumbato
Email:
Ms. Leajim Villanueva
Email:
Address
No. 77 Matahimik Street, Teachers’ Village,
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 1101
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 1101
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