Mayoyao is both the people group name and the name of one of three municipalities where they live. The traditional homeland is in the mountains of central Luzon Island. Access to the area is geographically difficult with steep, rugged trails and dirt roads. There are now an estimated 40 percent believers who traditionally used to worship many spirits. Students pursuing high school must seek accommodations outside the Mayoyao area.
The area is well known for ancient, stone-walled, mountain rice fields, but they don't produce enough for local consumption. Life changed for the Mayoyao people in 2004. That year, the New Testament was finally published in their own language! Pastors throughout the area immediately started using the new Scriptures in their services, and people started reading them in their homes. But something was missing. Where were the prophecies that spoke of Messiah? The historical books that described the Law and its requirements? What of the poetry of praise and expressions of wisdom? Church leaders grew desperate, and formed a committee. They started to translate the Old Testament on their own!
Scripture Prayers for the Ifugao, Mayoyao in Philippines.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Ifugao, Mayoyao |
People Name in Country | Ifugao, Mayoyao |
Natural Name | Mayoyao Ifugao |
Alternate Names | Mayaoyaw; Mayoyal |
Population this Country | 40,000 |
Population all Countries | 40,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 13607 |
ROP3 Code | 106446 |
Country | Philippines | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Luzon, Ifugao Province, north Mayoyao, Aguinaldo, and Alfonso Lista municipalities; Mountain Province, 2 small border areas. 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, Ifugao Province, north Mayoyao, Aguinaldo, and Alfonso Lista municipalities; Mountain Province, 2 small border areas.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 12.00 %) |
40.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
60.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Ifugao, Mayoyao (40,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ifu Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Ifugao, Mayoyao (40,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ifu Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Ifugao, Mayoyao |
Primary Language: Ifugao, Mayoyao
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1994-1999) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2004-2012) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
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 Ifugao, Mayoyao | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime | Jesus Film Project |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Ifugao, Mayoyao | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Ifugao, Mayoyao | YouVersion Bibles |
Map Source | Mark Stevens |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |