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What ard tge contributions of ethnic groups in the development of the philippines

Ethnic groups in the Philippines can be grouped into indigenous ethnic groups and non-indigenous ethnic groups. The indigenous ethnic groups include the Bicolanos, Ibanag, Ilocano, Ivatan, Kapampangan, Moro, Pangasinense, Sambal, Tagalog, Visayan and tribal groups such as the Badjaos, Igorot, Ilongots, Lumad, Mangyan, Negrito groups and the Palawan tribes.

The non-indigenous ethnic groups include the Chinese, Spanish, American, Arab, Indian, Japanese, Jewish, Korean, Mexican and other ethnic groups.

The Visayas region in Central Philippines is home to various ethnic groups such as the Cebuano, Ilonggo, Waray, and Boholano. These groups have their own distinct languages, traditions, and cultural practices that contribute to the region's diverse cultural landscape.

There are several different ethnic groups in the Philippines. Many of the ethnolinguistic groups speak Austronesian, and are Christian. These are mainly the lowland coastal populations.