Banaos Itneg in Philippines

The Banaos Itneg have only been reported in Philippines
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Introduction / History

The Itneg people live in the northwestern part of the Filipino island of Luzon. They have a subgroup called the Banaos.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Banaos Itneg people grow rice in the traditional way. They do not use modern farm equipment. Along with rice, their staple, they eat corn, mango, banana, coconut, yams and vegetables. Pigs, chickens, wild game and fish provide meat to their diet.

The closest thing to a class of people is the shaman. Other than that, rich and poor are not separated by very much since they don’t have many possessions. Through hard work one can gain more wealth. Their leaders are selected by age and wisdom.

They are known for their tattoos. Tattoos are common for both sexes.

The Banaos Itneg people tend to marry distant relatives. A girl is selected for a boy when he is six years old, and there is a bride price. There is a minimal celebration at the wedding, and guests leave when the ceremony is finished.

They have two types of homes. The first has 2-3 rooms and a front porch. The second is more modest, having only one room and a porch. They use wood and bamboo for flooring.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Banaos Itneg believe in life after death and a creator god named Kadaklan. Therefore, they have some redemptive beliefs that coincide with the Bible. But they also believe in other spirits and gods.


What Are Their Needs?

The Banaos Itneg need to place Jesus Christ at the top of their priority list. He needs to be King of kings and Lord of lords in their families and communities.


Prayer Points

Pray for Banaos Itneg disciples to make more disciples.

Pray for a spiritual hunger and a willingness to look to the Bible for answers.

Pray for a spiritual revival that has Jesus Christ as the foundation.


Scripture Prayers for the Itneg, Banaos in Philippines.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itneg_people

https://www.yodisphere.com/2022/09/Tinguian-Itneg-Tribe-Culture-Traditions.html


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Itneg, Banaos
People Name in Country Itneg, Banaos
Natural Name Banaos Itneg
Alternate Names Gubang
Population this Country 7,300
Population all Countries 7,300
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 19182
ROP3 Code 114967
ROP25 Code 303265
ROP25 Name Itneg
Country Philippines
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Luzon, Kalinga Province, Balbalan and Pasil municipalities; Abra Province, Daguioman and Malibcong municipalities.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Philippines
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Luzon, Kalinga Province, Balbalan and Pasil municipalities; Abra Province, Daguioman and Malibcong municipalities..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.50 %)
12.00 %
Ethnic Religions
88.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Kalinga, Vanaw (7,300 speakers)
Language Code bjx   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Kalinga, Vanaw (7,300 speakers)
Language Code bjx   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Kalinga, Vanaw

Primary Language:  Kalinga, Vanaw

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Started

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Map Source Mark Stevens  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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