Also known as Negritos, they are said to be descendants of the earliest inhabitants of the Philippines, dating back to the late Pleistocene Era. The Ayta Abellen are distinguishable by their curly black hair, and darker skin tone as compared to other Filipinos.
Negritos is another term for them; these people trace their ancestry to the earliest settlers in the Philippines from the late Pleistocene period. The Ayta Abellen are recognized by their curly, dark hair and a deeper skin color when contrasted with other Filipinos.