Bugkalot Community in Quirino Transforms Tradition Through Faith and Shared Purpose

The Bugkalot people's documented shift from historical headhunting practices to a faith-centered, cooperative community reflects how indigenous groups navigate cultural continuity and modern integration without abandoning identity.
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