Land & People

This mountainous, archipelago nation consists of more than 7,600 separate islands, only a portion of which are inhabited. The country is divided into three geographical regions: the large island of Luzon in the north, where the capital of Manila lies; Mindanao, another large island in the south; and the Visayas, a cluster of smaller islands interspersed between them.

The Filipino people reflect indigenous, Asian, and Western influences. They are known for their warmth, hospitality, and deep respect for elders. Roughly 150 languages are spoken in the country. Tagalog is the national language, and English is widely used, especially in education.

Religion

Religion plays a significant role in Filipinos’ lives. Eighty percent of Filipinos are Catholic (with a large percentage living in the Luzon region). Six percent are Muslim (mainly in the Mindanao region), and five percent are Protestant. The remaining eight percent are a mixture of other beliefs, including Jehovah’s Witness.

Year Established

1924–1929. The field was re-established in 2026.

Past & Current Work

Our current work is centered in Manaoag on Luzon. A BMM missionary is raising support to serve in a church-based orphanage established by missionaries. She will be caring for orphans and providing trauma-care training for Filipino staff members. Additionally, she plans to serve the local church through music training, children’s ministries, and evangelism.

Goals

Our ministries in this nation are still taking shape, but we see long-term potential for church-planting teams and other support ministries to complement our current missionary’s work. With Manaoag being a Catholic pilgrimage city, there is solid potential for outreach to the city’s visitors.

The Philippines is home to a US military base, and the nation has been on friendly terms with the US for decades, creating an atmosphere favorable for missionary work.

Additional Facts

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