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ISLAND
Sama
Sanguil
COASTAL MIDLAND
Calagan
Muslims in the Gulf of Davao called themselves Calagans
and they too speak the dialect of the East Coast Mandaya or
Dinabaw. They are the descendants of the Calagans who left
the East Coast, crossed the mountains or sailed into the
gulf of Davao. They settled along the coasts of Lupon,
Pantukan, Hijo, Lasang, Davao River and Sirawan. This was
prior to introduction of Islam and Christianity.
Tagacaolo
Bagobo
HIGHLAND
B'laan
Manobo
The tribe of Talaingod Municipality in
Davao del Norte which consist 97% of its total population.
They are famous for culinary festival called "Kalibulongan"
Mansaka
The name given to those who lived "Sa Saka". The place
beyond "Daya" or farther inland. "Taga Saka".
Mandaya
The name given to those who lived "Sa Daya" or "Taga
Daya". "Daya" in the local dialect is the place not far from
the sea but higher than the shore, the upland. They are the
most numerous and made early contacts with Western
Civilization because of their proximity to the Pacific
Ocean.
Dibabawon
"Ibabaw" means upstream. Dibabawon is a
tribe that settles along the headwaters of Libunganon River
(the biggest river of Davao del NOrte). Their festival is "Andaun
Tu Dibabawon".
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