Mindanao

Mindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. It is also one of the three island groups in the country, along with Luzon and Visayas.

The Cebuano language is spoken by the majority in Mindanao. Cebuano is generally the native language in most regions, except for Muslim areas on the west coast, and among the hill tribes. Christians form the majority with 63% of the population, Muslims 32% (mostly on the southern part of the island), other 5%. The native Maguindanaon and other native Muslim/non-Muslim groups of Mindanao have a culture that is different from the main cultures of the Southern Philippines.