People
Who they are
The Ibatan are an Indigenous community who live on the Babuyan Islands in the northern Philippines. With a culture deeply connected to the sea and the volcanic land where they live, they preserve their own language and strong communal traditions, maintaining close ties of mutual support in the face of geographic isolation.
Where they live
1
Country
2K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Philippines Significantly reached
|
100%
|
1.800 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Ibatan
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)90%
Evangelicals18%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento espiritual e discipulado contínuo da igreja entre os ibatan.
Por proteção e provisão durante as épocas de tempestades e tufões severos na ilha.
Pela formação de líderes locais capazes de ensinar a Palavra de Deus com clareza na língua nativa.
Pray for Ibatan of Babuyan Island
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