CHAPTER 2

Early Filipinos and Their Culture

 Introduction

• This chapter is focused on the prehistoric

period in the Philippines or the ere prior to
Spanish colonization of the Philippines
Evolution of Filipino Culture

• Paleolithic Era
- This period sometimes called the Old
Stone Age
- Invented the first tools
including simple weapons
- Created “cave arts”
Evolution of Filipino Culture
Evolution of Filipino Culture

• Neolithic Era
This is also known in
history as the new or
Polished Stone Age
Pottery was started in
the country from about
6,000 BC
One of the most
beautiful burial jars found
is the Manunggul jar
Evolution of Filipino Culture

• Age of metals
Copper, bronze, iron, tin and gold began to
appear in the Philippines between 3095 B. C.
Brass needle found in Northern Luzon circa
(2000 B.C.)
Bronze implements and gold beads found
in Palawan (circa 500-200 B.C)
Evolution of Filipino Culture

• Age of Contact and Trade