Despite the varying degrees of influence of outside culture, they were able to preserve their culture and traditions  which can be seen in their communal views about land they occupy, rituals, livelihood, arts and lifestyle.This community has around 50 families. Like other Mangyan tribes, their main livelihood is ”pag-uuling ‘ or charcoal-making ; and agriculture, with rice and ‘kamote‘ or sweet potato main staples being grown.

    However, due to their proximity to town, environmental ordinances and land limitations, they cannot practice their traditional way of farming  known as ‘ kaingin’ or swidden system and difficulties finding wood for charcoal-making. Taken all these circumstances into account, they do not normally have a reliable source of income and food. Hence, they remain at a much higher risk of food insecurity and malnutrition and other diseases particularly those households with vulnerable members such as children, member with disability, severely sick and old people.