Manobo is the hispanicized spelling of the endonym Manuvu (also spelled Menuvu or Minuvu). Its etymology is unclear; in its current form, it means "person" or "people."

May 17, 2022 · “Manobo” or “Manuvu” or “Minuvu” means “person” or “people.” It may also have been originally “Mansuba” from man (person or people) and suba (river), hence meaning “river …

For hundreds, even thousands, of years, Cotabato Cordillera has been home to the indigenous people called Manobo. There are at least five other Manobo tribes in Mindanao, but they have …

The Manobo are one of the oldest Indigenous nations in the Philippines, with ancestral territories spanning across Mindanao’s river valleys, forests, and mountains.

Mar 27, 2025 · The Manobo tribe is one of the oldest indigenous groups in the Philippines, with roots tracing back to the Austronesian-speaking peoples who migrated to the archipelago …

Manobo refers to various indigenous ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines, primarily found on the island of Mindanao. These groups are known for their diverse cultures, languages, …

Apr 25, 2025 · The Manobo people are one of the largest Indigenous groups in the Philippines, mostly found in Mindanao. They’re not just one tribe—”Manobo” refers to a group of related …

"Manobo" is the hispanicized form of "Manuvu," which, of course, means "people." The Manobo appear to be a remnant of the very first Austronesian invasion from Taiwan, predating peoples …

The Manobo include several people groups who inhabit the island of Mindanao in the Philippines and speak one of the languages belonging to the Manobo language family.

Manobo is the hispanicized spelling of the endonym Manuvu (also spelled Menuvu or Minuvu). Its etymology is unclear; in its current form, it means "person" or "people."