Olive S. Anies, C. Demayo, M. Torres, Michael E. Manting, Zaira Mae C. Villaflores, J. Guihawan
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Abstract
Studies on Muslim Filipinos are scarce, especially those dealing with Western Mindanao. Taluksangay, a small community or barangay in Zamboanga City, is a cultural melting pot composed of a diverse group of cultural minorities, which includes the Badjao, Tausug, Sama-Banguingui, and Yakan. These tribes, although classified under a Muslim community, are distinct from one another in culture. They have resided in this community for several years after migrating from Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Basilan. No studies have been conducted as to their current conditions in the community, thus this study was undertaken. To be able to do this, the Quality of Life index by Ferrans and Powers (1984 & 1998) was used as a guide to assess the current state of their