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Butuanon

Butuanon, a South Visayan language, has been historically spoken in Northeastern Mindanao, primarily within the province of Agusan del Norte.

According to the National Commission for Culture and Arts, its number of speakers has seen a significant decline over the years. Collaborating with church elders in Butuan, efforts are underway to revive and preserve this historic Philippine language through Bible translation initiatives, emphasizing the cultural and linguistic roots of the Butuanon people.

Location:

Barangay Bading, Agusan Del Norte

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:

btw

Estimated number of speakers:

900

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