The Blaan people , are one of the indigenous peop les of Southern Mindanao in the Philippines . Their name could have derived from "bla" meaning "opponent" and the suffix "an" meaning "people". Blaan female blouses are differentiated by their respective decorations and embroidery like Mother of pearl/shell discs (Albong Takmon) which is also the most expensive, Beaded blouse (Albong Sanlah), blouse with Applique’ (Albong Knibang) and Cross-Stitched (Albong Ansif). The traditional female tube skirt is called Tabih made from handwoven abaca ( ikat weaving). Blaan women also uses the Maguindanao plaid Malong as an alternative to Tabih and it is called Gintlo. Some of the deities in the Blaan pantheon include : Melu – The Supreme Being and creator. He has white skin and gold teeth. He is assisted by Fiuwe and Tasu Weh. Sawe - Joined Melu to live in the world Fiuwe – A spirit who lived in the sky. Diwata - A spirit who join