Ifugao Province is composed of 11 municipalities, namely: Aguinaldo,Alfonso Lista, Asipulo, Banaue, Hingyon, Hungduan, Kiangan, Lagawe, Lamut, Mayoyao, and Tinoc. There are three important tribes in the province. Aside from the Ayangans, the other two are Tuwali and Kalanguya.
The Ayangans are distinct from the other two tribes in language and other cultural aspects such as dance and beliefs. They are called derisively as Illagud, Ifiahe, or Iyayangan. At present, however, the Ayangan people are proud of their cultural identity. They are also more united than ever and are now a political force to reckon with. Though they have long ago clamored for a municipality they can call their own, none of the political leaders have taken them seriously.
Like the other two tribes, the Ayangan people have ventured outside their province and are now important tribal residents in the nearby provinces particularly Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, and Isabela.
A view from Barangay Ducligan
The Ayangan people are normal people and many of them have become professionals, officials and leaders.
