ETHNIC DISTINCTIONS
SUBANONS BADJAOS TAUSUGS YAKANS
The Samals
The Samals are a grouping of tribes that generally inhabit the shorelines of northern and southern Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Basilan, as well as the Zamboanga Peninsula and nearby islands.
They are peace-loving people whose means of livelihood is fishing. Their staple food is the cassava or "puto" as it is locally called. They also eat fruits and vegetables, showing a partiality to mangoes. Their principal musical instrument is the "gabbang" or nose flute.
Seven Sama groups inhabit Zamboanga City: the Sama Baguigui, Sama Laminusa, Sam Ubian, Sama Siasi, Sama Daungung, Sama Kaunlanga, and Sama Bitali.
