Matigsalug are the original inhabitants of the Salug River (now called the Davao River). Thus, their name comes from the

The Kalagan live between the coast and the B’laan country in Davao province, and along the tributaries of the Malita, Lais

Tiruray also knowns as Teduray, Teguray, Tidulay are sothern ethnic group that can be found mostly in Maguindanao Province, mainly

The T’Boli (Tagabili, Tiboli) live in South Cotabato province, primarily in the towns of Kiamba, Maitum, and Surallah. They traditionally

The Talaandig are known to be dwellers of the steep places. They are the people of the slopes (andig). These

Tagakaolo (Tagakaulu Kalagan and Tagakaolo Kalagan) are located in the interior uplands and the west coast of Davao Gulf in

Subanon or Subanen are the Lumads that can mostly be found in the Zamboanga Peninsula, living in Zamboanga Del Sur,

Mansaka group, is largely found in Davao del Norte and dominantly in Compostela Valley. They are believe in the area