Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Filipino, Central

Language: Hiligaynon - (hil)

Alternate Name(s): Ilonggo

Primary Religion: Christianity - Other / Marginal

Country: Philippines

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Population: 7,500,000

Global Population: 7,500,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Hiligaynon of Philippines, numbering 7,500,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Filipino, Central people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Philippines. Their primary language is Hiligaynon. The primary religion practiced by the Hiligaynon is marginal Christianity, a form of religion with roots in Christianity but not theologically Christian.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available