Negritos were believed to be the first people here in the Philippines by using the land bridges, then the Indones came followed by the Malays.

The balangay boats were used by the Malays as a way of transportation.

Alibata is a pre-colonial Philippine writing system that originated from the Javanese script Old Kawi.

The steersman's oar is missing its paddle, as is the mast in the center of the boat, against which the steersman would have braced his feet.This symbolizes that they are traveling to the next life.

The Manunggul Jar is a National Treasure of the Philippines.