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The Bagobo Klata are indigenous occupants of Davao. They are known as one of the most elaborately dressed tribes. They are also known for their fine artistry. Back then, they were feared warriors.

Matigsalog means people who live along the river (salog). They are a sub-tribe of the Manobo community. They are considered warriors who are fearless of their enemies but at the same time are advocators of peace with their neighborhood tribal communities.

Ata means “dwellers in highlands.” They are a powerful people of unknown origin who appear to be a mixture of Negritos and Malays, and belong to the largest community of indigenous people, the Manobo. They were noted to be highly nomadic and tended to live in single-family units. You may want to read: Hypotheses on Negrito … Read more

  The name Kagan comes from the word “kag” which means to warn, to advice and to inform.   They were the first indigenous tribe in Bawwangin (Dabaw) who embraced Islam, and are known to have fixed abode.   They are very hospitable to visitors.   The Kagans are considered as the Davao Muslims.

In 1944, Magdalena Leones ,”Lioness of Filipino Guerrilla” agreed to become a US  special agent to help the Americans defeat the Japanese in the Philippines during  World War II. She used her connections in the missionary and her ability to speak Niponggo language to pass secret messages and to send medical supplies to different provinces … Read more