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 Holy Calling

Jesus was calling me like He had the other disciples. He was personally inviting me to labor with Him. What a privilege and honor!

By: Sonya Miller
March 01 2016, 2:50 pm | Comments 0

Palawano Men’s Retreat

This retreat had a deeper impact than we could ever imagine.

By: Kent George
February 01 2016, 9:01 am | Comments 1

Laying Hold of Hope

Please pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that the Palawano people and the unreached all over the world will “have the privilege of laying hold of the hope set before them in the gospel!”

By: Seth Miller
February 01 2016, 8:56 am | Comments 0

Little Girl Lost

Everything else paled into insignificance as we put forth every effort to find and save little Ayla.

By: Leonda George
January 01 2016, 9:08 am | Comments 0

Called

God told me that I would know He was calling me to nursing school when I received the training and used it for His service.

By: Seth Miller
January 01 2016, 8:44 am | Comments 0

Durman

Durman is becoming a warrior for Christ.

By: Leonda George
December 01 2015, 2:35 pm | Comments 0

Introducing Seth and Sonya Miller

If God wanted us to be missionaries, He could call us. And He did!

By: Sonya Miller
November 01 2015, 4:30 pm | Comments 0

Perfect Love

God’s love changed Bapa’s life, and it changed mine. It can change yours, too.

By: Rachel Wilson
October 01 2015, 11:57 am | Comments 0

For the Glory of the Most High

It’s not about me. It’s all about Him.

By: Elias Luis
October 01 2015, 11:51 am | Comments 0

Bible Camp

“I’m no longer shy to attend the mission high school. I want to come and learn. I want to be a missionary to my people!”

By: Leonda George
August 01 2015, 9:32 am | Comments 0

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