
Manuel Elizalde
Manuel Elizalde was a prominent Filipino government official during the Marcos regime, known for promoting the Tasaday people as a primitive tribe to bolster the regime's image and divert attention from human rights abuses. He orchestrated the hoax that the Tasaday lived a Stone Age lifestyle, benefiting financially from international donations meant for the community while leaving them largely unsupported.
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Manuel Elizalde told the community to pose as Tasadays and promised them assistance.
Fascinating tale of modern-day cavemen was early lesson in fake news – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-09-14



