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Bunawanon

Bunawanon, the people of Bunawan in Agusan del Sur, reside in the barangay of Mambalili. Their native language is called Binihu.

The barangay got its name from its first teacher, Ma’am Balili, who left a mark by teaching at the local elementary school. Mambalili is situated near two significant rivers, the Simulao River and the Agusan River, which is the third largest river basin in the Philippines.

Location:

Agusan del Sur

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:

msm-x-bunawanon

Estimated number of speakers:

60,000

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