CHAPTER I. Classification and geographical distribution of Manóbos and

other peoples in eastern Mindanáo

Explanation of terms "Eastern Mindanáo" The term "tribe" Present use of the word "Manóbo" The derivation and original application of the word "Manóbo" Geographical distribution of the Manóbos in eastern Mindanáo In the Agúsan Valley On the eastern side of the Pacific Cordillera On the peninsula of San Agustin The Mamánuas, or Negritos, and Negrito-Manóbo half-breeds The Banuáons The Mañgguáñgans The Mansákas The Debabáons The Mandáyas The Tágum branch The Agúsan Valley branch The Pacific coast branch The gulf of Davao branch The Moros The Biláns The Tagakaólos The Lóaks or Lóags The _conquistas_ or recently Christianized peoples The Manóbo _conquistas_ The Mandáya _conquistas_ The Mamánua _conquistas_ The Mañgguáñgan _conquistas_ The Mansáka _conquistas_ The Debabáon _conquistas_ The Bisáyas or Christian Filipinos