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