11 ethno-linguistic groups of the Muslim communities

The Muslim communities may be classified in 11 major ethno-linguistic groups.
  • Maranao (people of the lake) of Lanao
  • Maguindanao (people of the plain) of Sultan Kudarat
  • Iranon of Cotabato
  • Tausug of Sulu
  • Yakan of Basilan
  • Sama of Tawi-Tawi (includes the tribes of Badjao, Balimbing, Suminol, Sibutu, Sapa-sapa, and Jama mapun)
  • Sangil of Sarangani
  • Kolibugan (half-bred Subanuan) of Zamboanga
  • Palawan of mainland Palawan
  • Molbog of southern Palawan islands

What is Hagabi?

Hagabi is a bench made of wood with carvings of animal motif at both ends. It is made by men of the Ifugao community during a tribal ritual. This is very important to the Ifugaos because it indicates the social status or "kadangyan" of a person in their community.

7 ethnic groups of the cordilleras

Cordillera is inhabited by 7 Filipino Ethnic groups called by their traditional names.
  • Ifugao
  • Bontoc
  • Ibaloi
  • Tinguian
  • Itneg
  • Kalinga
  • Kankanay