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B’laan Fungol

B'laan Fungol refers to the B'laan people residing on Fungol Island.

The B'laan are indigenous to Southern Mindanao in the Philippines, and their name is believed to originate from "bla," meaning "opponent," with the suffix "an" signifying "people." They are part of the 110 Indigenous Peoples Groups in the Philippines, predominantly found in South-Central Mindanao, with a focus on the Sarangani Province and South Cotabato regions.

Location:

Sarangani, Davao Occidental

Classification:

Oral Bible Translation (OBT)

Oral Bible Translation (OBT) is a method of translating the Bible for cultures with strong oral traditions and limited access to written language. It involves transforming the biblical message from written form into oral expressions, such as storytelling, songs, dramas, and chants, preserving the integrity and theological accuracy of the original text while ensuring it resonates with the spoken traditions and cultural context of the target community.

Language Code:

bps-x-blaanfungo

Estimated number of speakers:

8,900

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