1. Bukidnon - Contrary to what their name implies, these are actually lowland people, those who have adapted to Christian ways and modern living.

2. Manobo - The most widespread of all Bukidnon tribes, they can be found mainly in the municipalities of Pangantucan, Kalilangan and Kadilingan, with roots in Don Carlos, Kitaotao, Kibawe, Quezon and Damulog. They have developed their own archaic language which cannot be understood by the other tribes.

3. Matigsalug - Basically river people, they live along the Salug River in San Fernando.

4. Talaandig - The tribe's women are expert embroiderers and patchwork-makers, producing beautifully colored bead jewelry and materials. The people are semi-sedentary, living mostly on the sale of their handmade products and agriculture. They are found in Talakag.

5. Higa-onon - Identified as the most common tribe, the people have migrated as far as Misamis Oriental and Agusan del Sur, but have remained peaceful with agriculture as their main source of income. They still practice their traditional dances and rituals wherever
they are.

6. Umayamnon - The nomadic branch of the Manobo tribe, they live near the Umayam River and specialize in beadwork and brass jewelry.

7. Tigwahanon - They live along the Tigwa River and in the Tigwa-salug Valley and are known as the traders among the ethnic groups.