Yogad in Philippines

The Yogad have only been reported in Philippines
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Yogads occupy five towns of Isabela, namely Echague, Angadanan, Santiago and Jones. They are a part of the Christianized Kalingas in Western Isabela. Similar to other Christian groups in the lowlands, the Yogad civilization is slightly influenced by the Spaniards. But they hold strongly to their many customs and beliefs.

Their build is of the Indonesian type. They vary from reddish brown to dark brown in complexion, with straight black hair and dark brown eyes. They live in houses made of wood like bamboo and roof thatched with leaves. The men wear shirt and trousers while the women wear chemise and skirts. The Yogads are music and dance lovers.

The principal product of the Yogads is tobacco, and corn is an important food. They depend on agriculture for their source of livelihood. They are also fond of hunting in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Like the other highlanders, the Yogads are good in basket work, which they sell in nearby markets to help them with their monetary needs.

The Yogads are one of the smallest minority groups in the Cordillera area. They usually have little influence on whatever political decisions the local and national governments are doing within their territories. Their villages are usually under the leadership of local native leaders who have access to higher local government.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Yogads are originally animists, but with an influence of Christianity. Their ways have been affected by Christian (mostly Catholic) customs and practices.


Prayer Points

The Yogads have only a small Christian population. There is a need to start a pioneering Christian ministry among the Yogads. They need churches that will establish a true Christian faith in their communities.
More information and more ethnographic studies about the Yogads are needed so Christians will be more aware of this people group.


Scripture Prayers for the Yogad in Philippines.


Profile Source:   Asia Missions (AMNET)  

People Name General Yogad
People Name in Country Yogad
Alternate Names Northwest Kalinga
Population this Country 31,000
Population all Countries 31,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 16047
ROP3 Code 111083
Country Philippines
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Luzon, Isabela Province, Echague and nearby towns.   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, Isabela Province, Echague and nearby towns..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 4.00 %)
15.00 %
Ethnic Religions
85.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Yogad
Language Code yog   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
Gaddang Ibanag Ilocano
Primary Language Yogad
Language Code yog   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
  Gaddang
  Ibanag
  Ilocano
People Groups Speaking Yogad

Primary Language:  Yogad

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Started

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source Mark Stevens  
Profile Source Asia Missions (AMNET) 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.


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