4. Manobo Tribe
The Manobo (Manuvu, Minuvu) inhabit
core areas from Sarangani Island and the
provinces of Agusan del Sur, Davao
Provinces, Bukidnon, and North and
SouthCotabato.
5. T’boli Tribe
The T’boli, the indigenous people of South
Cotabato, perform various songs for
different occasions and sentiments, like
weddings and fishing, and when they are
joyful or sad.
6. Tiruray Tribe
The Tiruray, the traditional hill people of
southwestern Mindanao, also have a wide
range of songs like the balikata (melodic
pattern for debates or converstions)
7. Mansaka Tribe
The Mansaka from the provinces of Davao
del Norte and Compostella Valley, are
among the most dominant ethnic group in
Compostella Valley province.
8. B’laan Tribe
The B’laan (Bilaan) of Davao del Sur also
have a wide range of instruments such as
idiophones (percussions), zithers (bamboo
tubes with strings), chordophones(wooden
lutes), and aerophones (flutes and reeds).
9. Bagobo Tribe
The Bagobo are among the largest groups of
indigenous peoples of Southern Mindanao,
inhabiting areas from the west coast of Davao
Gulf to Davao’s well- known mountain ranges
of Mt. Apo.
