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

Emrang’’s Heros

Maliling is not a brilliant scholar or an eloquent preacher. In fact, he doesn’t even read very quickly or smoothly.

By: Leonda George
March 01 2012, 3:55 pm | Comments 0

Our Dear Viper

I remember the time we loaded 42 people into and on top of the truck and drove them out to Bingbilang. It was a bit cramped with seven people in the front seat.

By: Kent George
February 01 2012, 11:05 am | Comments 0

Kalbu

Meet Kalbu. This 20-year-old man is one of those people who grabs your heart.

By: Leonda George
December 01 2011, 2:28 pm | Comments 0

Now is the Time

A few months ago, a group of teachers, lay-pastors and baptized students did a series of seven lectures presenting Jesus to our students.

By: Leonda George
November 01 2011, 1:48 pm | Comments 0

Let Your Heart Be Broken

Whether we’re in the mountains of Palawan or on the streets of some great city, Jesus is calling to us today: “Will you let your heart be broken for Me?”

By: Brittany Sherwin
October 01 2011, 1:55 pm | Comments 0

By His Spirit

“I am going over towards the school to check on Hilin and Rusma,” radioed Kiana long after dark one evening.

By: Leonda George
September 01 2011, 2:09 pm | Comments 0

Starting in Sorrow, Ending in Joy

Most of these people are Christians, I mused as I looked over the small crowd gathered at the graveside.

By: Leonda George
August 01 2011, 2:37 pm | Comments 0

Campmeeting

“Lima Golf, Lima Golf, do you copy Sierra Victor?”
“Yes, this is Lima Golf, go ahead Sierra Victor. Over.”

By: Leonda George
June 01 2011, 2:42 pm | Comments 0

A Filipino Wedding

We first met Michel about six years ago when she arrived from Mindanao, Philippines, to fill the role of mission school teacher here in Kamantian.

By: Leonda George
May 01 2011, 2:51 pm | Comments 0

Withered Daisy

“I am here to get sweet medicine for my child’s cough.” The toothless mother pointed to the wisp of a child suspended in a colorful cloth sling across her shoulder.

By: Brian Glass
April 01 2011, 3:04 pm | Comments 0

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