CLARENDON COLLEGE, INC.
Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
Tel fax: (043)289-7056 / clarchsdept@gmail.com
Jayvee Charles D. Cawaling
Mary Ann M. Casapao
The Tadyawan is one of the eight Mangyan tribes in Oriental Mindoro; they are found in
the towns of Naujan, Victoria, Socorro, Pola, Gloria, Pinamalayan, and Bansud. They have dark
skin, curly hair, a slim build, brown eyes, and distinct facial features such as high cheekbones and
full lips. Similar to most Mangyans, Tadyawans’ traditional clothing comprises a red cloth on the
chest and a white waist wraparound called talapi for women, and a g-string called abay for men.
Men and women adorn themselves with bracelets and necklaces made of beads.