The Blaan are composed of three subgroups from Koronadal, Sarangani, and Davao.

Many Blaans speak Cebuano aside from the

Blaan language. Their means of livelihood are swidden farming, weaving (the males weave baskets and the females, mats), fishing,
hunting, food gathering, and tool- and weapon-making.
Blaans have kept themselves culturally, politically, and economically distinct from their Muslim neighbors; they have never succumbed
to the rule of the datuships. Thus, most of Blaan traditions, customs, and way of life have remained intact. It is not unusual to see
Blaans still eating their mama (betel nut). The sound of bells hanging on the womens sabitan galing(a belt of brass rings) can still be
heard as they go about their daily chores. Elders continue telling stories of old times to the next generation.
However, globalization has caught up with the Blaan. Logging and mining companies have devastated their lands, lands that they hold
sacred a gift from Adwata. But the Blaan remain strong against adversities and continue holding on to that which is most precious to
them: their identity.
Sarangani Blaan live on the coasts of South Cotabato in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region, Davao del Sur in the Davao Region, and on the
islands of Sarangani and Balut.