What is the meaning of the Filipino word timawa?

Answer 1

Timawa is the second highest group of people in the barangay. Rajah or datu being the first.

Timawa people have certain rights:

1. They don't need to pay taxes (tributo) to datus.

2. They can use the agricultural areas for their good.

3. They can serve the datus that they wished to serve.

Answer 2

"Timawa" is a Filipino term that historically referred to free men of the warrior class in ancient Philippine societies. They were skilled fighters who were free from bondage or slavery. Today, it is sometimes used colloquially to describe someone who is carefree or reckless.