There are at least 77 major ethno-linguistic groups in the Philippine archipelago, which can be further subdivided into 244 sub-groupings depending on the variations of the central cultures. Classification and identification of groups is based on factors such as geography, environment, religion, language, rules on succession and social organization.
In Luzon, the biggest island, the major groups are the: Ivatan/Itbayat; Ilocano; Tinggian; Apayao; Kalinga; Balangao; Kankanay; Kankanaey; Bago; Bontoc; Ifugao; Ibaloi; Ikalahan/Kalanguya; Iwak; Isinay; Pangasinan; Ga’dang; Ibanag; Itawit; Malaweg; Yogad; Ilongot; Kapampangan; Palanan; Tagalog; Bicol; Negrito; and Sambal.
In Visayas, the major groups are the: Masbateño; Abaknon; Rombloanon; Bantoanon; Aklanon; Kiniray-a/Hamtikanon; Hiligaynon; Sulod; Bukidnon; Boholano; Cebuano; and Waray.
In Mindoro, there is the Mangyan. In Palawan, there are the: Tagbanwa; Agutayanen; Kuyonen; Pala’wan; Molbog; Batak; and Tau’t Batu. In Sulu/Tawi-tawi, there are the: Yakan; Sama; Sama Dilaut; Tausug; and Jama Mapun.
In Mindanao, there are the: Manobo, Sangil/Sangir; Maranao; Ilanun; Magindanao; Tiruray; Tasaday; T’boli; B’laan; Subanun; Kamiguin; Mamanwa; Butuanon; Kamayo; Bagobo; Mandaya; Kalagan; and Kolibugan.
All these groups have their distinct culture and identity, contributing to the rich and diverse Philippine cultural heritage
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2006-09-12 22:46:46
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answered by Excel 5
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Ethnics Groups In The Philippines
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answered by ? 4
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Masbateño; Abaknon; Rombloanon; Bantoanon; Aklanon; Kiniray-a/Hamtikanon; Hiligaynon; Sulod; Bukidnon; Boholano; Cebuano; and Waray.
yan lang yung pinaka-main, pero as far as i know may ibang mga grupo na sa different places ng Pilipinas makikita ^^ ewan ko lang ha.. check mo na lang yung link .. di hamak mas effective yun kaysa sa akin XD
2006-09-12 22:48:35
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answered by ateshobe 2
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there are a lot. Which part of the visayas would you want to know?
2006-09-12 22:40:50
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bisaya
2006-09-12 22:43:02
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answered by Anonymous
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yay. thanks for the points.
2006-09-12 22:38:16
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