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

A Day in Manila

We are so blessed to be here in Manila. My prayer every day is that we will be faithful and make a difference in someone’s life for Jesus. He is with us!

By: Sonya Miller
March 01 2018, 8:43 am | Comments 0

First Days in the Philippines

God is giving us divine appointments and words to speak.

By: Seth Miller
February 01 2018, 11:54 am | Comments 0

Transformation through Birth

God, too, experiences the joy of anticipating new birth. He, too, has labored, persevered and endured sheer agony for this new birth to be possible.

By: Leonda George
February 01 2018, 8:54 am | Comments 0

The Battle is Now

Friends, the battle for your heart and mind is now, and it is real.

By: Leonda George
January 01 2018, 10:47 am | Comments 0

First Love

We are so thankful that God has called us to the Philippines to help point the Palawano to Jesus who will give them a new abundant life.

By: Seth Miller
January 01 2018, 10:35 am | Comments 0

The Spirit’s Stirring

Thank you all so much for your love, prayers and support to Jesus for the Palawano. You are in our prayers.

By: Seth & Sonya Miller
December 01 2017, 4:22 pm | Comments 0

Lukin

What a journey God has taken Lukin on!

By: Leonda George
December 01 2017, 9:48 am | Comments 0

Person of Peace

God has already raised up a team of people of peace who, through their prayers and support, are preparing the way for the Palawano to know the Prince of Peace.

By: Seth Miller
November 01 2017, 2:01 pm | Comments 0

What It’s Like

To paint a picture for you of what life is like here in the mountains of Palawan, I will share a few things I do here that I didn’t do before I came to the Philippines.

By: Leonda George
November 01 2017, 1:23 pm | Comments 1

Prayer Opens Hearts

Thank you for your prayers and support that enable us to share the love of Jesus with the Palawano!

By: Seth Miller
October 01 2017, 4:46 pm | Comments 0

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