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Itneg Maeng

The Itneg Maengs' domain spans across the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Mountain Province, Kalinga, and Apayao, reflecting the diverse geography of their homeland.

They engage in swidden farming, fishing, and hunting, with rice being their primary agricultural crop, cultivated through both dry and wet methods. The close-knit structure of Itneg villages, each consisting of around 50 interconnected homes, is a testament to their strong community bonds. Known by various names, including Luba-Tiempo Itnegs and Southern Itnegs, many of them reside in the towns of Tubo, Luba, and Villaviciosa. Of note, the Maeng Itnegs speak a distinct Itneg language, closely related to Northern Kankanaey, a language spoken in the Mountain Province, emphasizing the linguistic diversity in the region.

Location:

Abra

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:

itt

Estimated number of speakers:

18,000

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