Rituals
Special rituals with corresponding music are performed for various purposes. The diwata is a ritual amomg the Batak which calls upon the good spirits to help in diagnosing the cause of and illness and to provide the necessary cure. The Bukidnon kalika-on ritual is addressed to the god of planting and harvesting. Songs sung during the ritual are the malingka, pamamayok and indalinday. The Ifugao war ritual song in the bajun. To drive away the bad spirits from the sick, the Ilonggot sing to the pagek. The dawak is a curing ritual for the sick among the Isneg. The Kankanai sing the soswa, a prayer sung to protect the rice field from pests. To prevent sickness and accidents, the Mansaka perform the saut.