The Romblon of Philippines

The Romblon of Philippines, numbering approximately 382,000 people, are No Longer Unreached. They are a Visayan people of Romblon descended in part from early Negrito settlers of Panay and Mangyan settlers of Mindoro, whose island became a pueblo in 1631 and was evangelized by Spanish friars in 1635, today known as the Marble Capital of the Philippines. They mostly adhere to Roman Catholicism and Romblomanon is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Malay Peoples
Country: Philippines
People Cluster: Filipino, Central
Primary Language(s): Romblomanon (rol)
Primary Religion(s): Roman Catholicism
Population: 382,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
People Group ID: PG007761
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Roman Catholicism
Religious Affiliation: Christianity

68%
%
Roman Catholicism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Romblomanon
Language Family: Austronesian

100%
%
Romblomanon Speakers

Media Resources in Romblomanon:

Films:
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1 film

Bible Resources in Romblomanon:

Bible Name (Translation)VideoAudioText
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1 entry

Or check out the Romblomanon bible at Bible.com

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SPI: No longer Unreached

The Romblon are No Longer Unreached, which means there are more than 2% evangelical Christian populations and there are churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice. There is still more to be done among them.

Next steps for the Romblon:
Empower local believers to begin praying for their own people
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting
Encourage local leaders to being leading church planting strategy and looking for Unreached and Unengaged groups nearby

Pray specifically for the Romblon of Philippines

The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.
readPsalm 9:9-10

Pray that God will help those who are oppressed and without hope to hear the good news of Jesus and trust in Him, for He has never forsaken those who seek Him.

And many nations shall join themselves to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people. And I will dwell in your midst, and you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.
readZechariah 2:11

Pray that many will take refuge in the Lord and be His people who share the good news of salvation in Jesus with others.

Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.
readEphesians 6:18

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will be alert and persistent in prayer for all believers, offering their requests with thanksgiving.

But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed.
read2 Corinthians 3:16

Give thanks to God for believers around the world who are willing to cross cultures to share the gospel with those who are perishing. Pray that He will work through their witness to draw many to turn to Him.

Romblon Across Countries (ROP3 - 108404) reported in the following countries:

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1 people group

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