These languages were brought and introduced by settlers from Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, Negros, Panay, Tagalog-speaking regions, Central Luzon and Ilocandia during the early 20th century.

[16] Fu Yabing Dulo was one of two surviving master designers left of the mabal tabih art of ikat weaving.

[16] Estelita Bantilan, who was given the National Living Treasures Award in 2016, is a master weaver of traditional mats known as igêm.

[15][18] The Blaan smelt brass and copper to produce small bells and handles of long knives.

The Blaan also sew plastic beads or shell sequins to create intricate designs on women's blouses and trousers, called the takmon.

Geometric and other designs depicting the environment or the solar system are sewn using cotton yarns onto men's pants and shirts, called the msif.