Palawano

  • Pre-Entry
  • Pre-Evangelism
  • Evangelism
  • Discipleship
  • Phase-Out
  • Completed

About the People

The Palawano are a tribal group inhabiting the mountains in the south of Palawan. They are cultivators, forest-foragers, and hunters who somewhat resemble Malaysians. The Palawano language varies from region to region but seems to have similarities to Malay. Palawanos live in huts that they make from materials found in the jungle surrounding them. They live in family groups instead of typical villages and tend to live with the wife’s family group rather than the husband’s. These animistic people are controlled by their fear of the spirits, and the children are taught to fear them from their youngest days. Mainly illiterate but bright people, their youngsters have a yearning to learn. On the other hand, the adults have a fear of change and cling tenaciously to the ways of their forefathers.

Frontier Stories

Going Home

There are more trails and rivers to traverse and people to find with whom I can share the good news of Jesus Christ.

By: Leonda George
November 01 2024, 1:04 pm | Comments 0

In the Fire of the Crucible

To Him be the glory forever! Amen” (Romans 11:33-36 NIV).

By: Paolo & Anais Cuculicchio-Torres
October 01 2024, 12:44 pm | Comments 0

Why?

Perhaps you are called to spend a portion of your life working for the unreached. Will you go? It would be an answer to my prayers.

By: Abigail Hess
October 01 2024, 12:36 pm | Comments 0

It’s Not Fair to Not Discipline

What if Jesus was apathetic? What if He thought like I used to think: “If they want to sin, I will just let them; after all, it’s their salvation.”

By: Eva Truitt
October 01 2024, 12:17 pm | Comments 0

God is Truly Great

“I am sorry I could not prevent the mishap.”

By: As told to Leonda George by her daughter Jilin
August 01 2024, 1:47 pm | Comments 0

Teachings of the Ancestors

Despite their cultural perspective, confusion and the superstitions of their elders, the Holy Spirit broke through, and the Light of Truth dawned on their minds.

By: Leonda George
July 01 2024, 9:33 pm | Comments 0

Turing

Even when our people make poor choices, we seek to have redemptive relationships with them and pray that one day, they will fully surrender to Jesus’ transforming love.

By: Leonda George
April 01 2024, 12:22 pm | Comments 0

The Delivery

“ In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you”

By: Anais Cuculicchio-Torres
April 01 2024, 12:20 pm | Comments 0

The Extra Mile

I quickly got ready to hike to the lowlands with the patient and his grandson.

By: Abigail Hess
April 01 2024, 12:14 pm | Comments 0

Grieving

My heart cries for those who still have not heard of the “blessed hope” we have in Jesus — the hope of a new and eternal life where sorrow will be no more.

By: Leonda George
March 01 2024, 2:25 pm | Comments 0

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