Our Projects

Dabawenyo Mandaya

Mandaya is a language spoken in various municipalities of Davao Oriental and Davao del Norte provinces in the Philippines.

The name "Mandaya" itself signifies the people who dwell in the uplands, encompassing mountainous and valley regions. While the language is consistent across most areas, Cateel, being the first municipality in Mindanao where the Spaniards arrived, has unique variations and traces of Spanish influence, particularly among the older generation who use Spanish words no longer familiar to the younger generations.

Location:

Davao Oriental

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:

mry

Estimated number of speakers:

55,500

New Testament Books In Progress:

  • Matthew

  • Mark

  • Luke

  • John

  • Acts

  • Romans

  • 1 Corinthians

  • 2 Corinthians

  • Galatians

  • Ephesians

  • Philippians

  • Colossians

  • 1 Thessalonians

  • 2 Thessalonians

  • 1 Timothy

  • 2 Timothy

  • Titus

  • Philemon

  • Hebrews

  • James

  • 1 Peter

  • 2 Peter

  • 1 John

  • 2 John

  • 3 John

  • Jude

  • Revelation