Natives of the Philippines. Bontoc troops being inspected by an officer on a field. Soldiers march on the field. Barracks for Bontoc troops. The soldiers outside their barracks. A group of American officers, visitors, and their wives and families stroll toward the camera. Next scene shows Filipino prisoners lined up at a modern prison. A very large number of prisoners is seen. Film slate states "determination to stop headhunters makes many prisoners".
The natural beauty of Pagsanjan Falls in Cavinti, Laguna province (near Manila), Philippines. View of the Talahib Falls, the first waterfall encountered by boat riders after passing through Pagsanjan Gorge. A boat sails down rapid waves at the Pagsanjan River. Violent waves of the Pagsanjan River. A boat reaches the Pagsanjan Gorge. Boat sailing in more peaceful waters.
Pedestrians and transport in Manila, Philippines. Pedestrians, carabao, supply carts and tranvía trams cross over the Puente de España connecting the Binondo and Santa Cruz districts of Manila. A tranvía tram, cars and horse-drawn calesas moving on Escolta Street, the business center of Manila.
Filipino women study embroidery the School of Household Industries (Cabildo Street, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila) in Manila. 130 female students enrolled in the newly-opened School of Household Industries learn how to make lace. Instructors, almost all Filipino except for one American, go around to check students’ work. One male instructor also inspects students work. Filipino students display a large pattern they embroidered to the instructor. A Filipino woman wearing a Maria Clara gown demonstrate embroidery from her native village. A Filipino woman makes lacework.