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

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