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Palanan Agta

The Palanan Agta, a distinct Agta subgroup in Palanan, Isabela, Northern Philippines, preserve their language, culture, and origins as semi-nomadic hunter-gatherers, with a population of approximately 1,500.

While they continue to live in huts made of branches and dried leaves, their way of life involves a diversified, opportunistic approach to securing essential resources. Some Agta have integrated with lowlanders, and their transportation to Palanan is primarily by plane or boat due to its remote location. Despite the challenges posed by the rainy season, which limits crop cultivation, they primarily focus on rice farming and hunting for sustenance.

Location:

Palanan, Isabela

Classification:

Written Bible Translation (WBT)

Written Bible Translation is the art and science of translating the Bible's sacred message from its source languages into the heart languages of communities around the world, preserving the biblical message, context, and cultural relevance, in order to transform lives and enable people to engage with God's Word in their own language.

Language Code:

apf

Estimated number of speakers:

1,500

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

(Done in audio format)

Old Testament Books in Progress:

  • Joshua

  • 1 Samuel

  • 2 Samuel