Mamanwa Negrito in Philippines

The Mamanwa Negrito have only been reported in Philippines
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Introduction / History

The Mamanwa people group live in the Philippines in several places such as Agusan del Norte. They speak an Austronesian language and are also known as Mamanwa Negritos.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The oldest males who are most well thought of are their leaders and they judge in community matters. The Mamanwa have great respect for elders. Leaders are prevented from conferring leadership to nearest relatives.
Traditional hunting is disappearing, but they have kept their other customs and traditions. They have work and support agreements with other groups they are allied to. Heavy industry has caused them to go to less well-off regions of the country. It has been said that the Mamanwa are descended from the original inhabitants of the Philippines.
The Mamanwa eat wild fruit, nuts, honey and python meat. The Mamanwa make baskets and hammocks.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They believe in spirits with Magbabaya as the main god.


What Are Their Needs?

They have a nomadic lifestyle which could be an obstacle to the gospel.


Prayer Points

Pray that Philippine Christians will give the Mamanwa the gospel message.
Pray that the elders among them will come to Jesus Christ and that will lead others among the Mamanwa to salvation.
Pray for Mamanwa disciples to make more disciples.


Scripture Prayers for the Negrito, Mamanwa in Philippines.


References

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ethnicgroupsphilippines.com/peoples/ethnic groups in the philippines/mamanwa


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Negrito, Mamanwa
People Name in Country Negrito, Mamanwa
Natural Name Mamanwa Negrito
Alternate Names Mamanwa; Mamanwa Negrito
Population this Country 10,000
Population all Countries 10,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 13464
ROP3 Code 106193
Country Philippines
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country East Mindanao, Lake Mainit area, Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Norte provinces.   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 East Mindanao, Lake Mainit area, Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Norte provinces..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Negrito, Mamanwa in Philippines
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.30 %)
2.00 %
Ethnic Religions
98.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Minamanwa
Language Code mmn   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Cebuano
Primary Language Minamanwa
Language Code mmn   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Cebuano
People Groups Speaking Minamanwa

Primary Language:  Minamanwa

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1966-1967)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1982)
Bible-Complete No
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: Mamanwa - Bible Wycliffe Bible Translators
Mobile App Android Bible app: Minamanwa YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Minamanwa YouVersion Bibles
Photo Source Roger Tompkins 
Map Source People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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