Title:
EXPLORING THE PEDAGOGY AND CULTURAL MANIFESTATIONS OF ASIN TIBUOK

Authors:
Ricio M. Salibay and Maria SaludMedida delos Santos ,Philippines

Abstract:
AsinTibuok making is a unique process of making salt and is innate to a Boholano asindero and no other process is similar to it anywhere in the world. It has made the coastal town of Alburquerque, Bohol, Philippines identifiable, despite being classified as a fourth-class municipality. However, this is now considered a dying legacy because the lone thriving maker is already in the sunset of his life and his offspring has lost interest in continuing the traditional craft due to its low-income potential, lack of support, and the eleven very labor-intensive procedures. Applying the tqualitative ethno-case study design, it is found out that the artisanal craft helped the asinderodevelop personal and social skills that are absolutely relevant in life. In empowering the asinderothrough giving the right and adequate support, AsinTibuok making could be a life-changing work as it can produce income, provide services, and generate job opportunities to the residents of Alburquerque, Bohol, Philippines.To be able to continue this legacy’s existence, it is recommendable to create a handbook on the pedagogy and marketing strategies; seek interagency support for the conduct of training-workshop; and find a viable market for the product so that it can blend well with the fast-changing landscape of the society with the hope of possibly keeping the tradition.