Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Filipino, Tribal

Language: Teduray - (tiy)

Alternate Name(s): Baleg, Mindanao Tribal Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Philippines

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Population: 6,900

Global Population: 6,900

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Balig of Philippines, numbering 6,900, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Filipino, Tribal people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Philippines. Their primary language is Teduray. The primary religion practiced by the Balig is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

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