Central Tagbanwa in Philippines

The Central Tagbanwa have only been reported in Philippines
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
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Introduction / History

The Tagbanwa are one of the oldest people groups in the Philippines. The Spaniards ruled them for some time.
The Central Tagbanwa live in the eastern and western coastal region of central Palawan in Aborian, Quezon and other places. They speak the language of Central Tagbanwa which could be going extinct. They also speak Palawano.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Tagbanwa are monogamous and live in houses made of bamboo and wood. They make baskets, woodcarvings and mats which is their main income. They cultivate rice and mix it with sweet potatoes. They also gather and sell forest products and honey. The Tagbanwa like music, dancing and drama as well as craft work.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Tagbanwa have their own religion and they believe that the living and the dead communicate with each other. They have four main gods and rituals are performed for them.


What Are Their Needs?

The Tagbanwa people need Jesus to work in their families and transform their communities. They need his holiness and goodness in their lives.


Prayer Points

Pray that Christians in other Tagbanwa tribes will lead the Central Tagbanwa to Jesus Christ.
Pray that gospel materials in a format they like will lead them to salvation.
Pray for Tagbanwa disciples to make more disciples.


Scripture Prayers for the Tagbanwa, Central in Philippines.


References

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/tagbanwa people


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Tagbanwa, Central
People Name in Country Tagbanwa, Central
Natural Name Central Tagbanwa
Alternate Names Binga Tagbanwa; Central Tagbanwa
Population this Country 4,400
Population all Countries 4,400
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 11139
ROP3 Code 101937
Country Philippines
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country South China seacoast, northwest Palawan Province, Taytay minicipality, Malipu bay area.   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 South China seacoast, northwest Palawan Province, Taytay minicipality, Malipu bay area..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Tagbanwa, Central in Philippines
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.50 %)
5.00 %
Ethnic Religions
95.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Cuyonon
Language Code cyo   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 3
Secondary Languages
Tagalog Tagbanwa, Central
Primary Language Cuyonon
Language Code cyo   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 3
Secondary Languages
  Tagalog
  Tagbanwa, Central
People Groups Speaking Cuyonon

Primary Language:  Cuyonon

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1939-1966)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1982-2022)
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Cuyonon Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
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Map Source People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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