Philippines
A Diverse and Complex Nation
About The Philippines
- Population:
96,061,680 (July 2008 est.) Over half the population is under 15. - Religions:
Roman Catholic 80.9%, Muslim 5%, Evangelical 2.8%, Iglesia ni Kristo 2.3% - There is increasing spiritual unity among evangelical churches in the Philippines
- Languages:
Filipino (official; based on Tagalog) and English (official); eight major dialects - Quick Facts: Philippines-CIA World Factbook
- Joshua Project: Philippines: Least Reached People
Reaching Philippines
- ReachGlobal has been involved in work in the Philippines since 1952. The church has grown and ReachGlobal’s role is transitioning.
- ReachGlobal is involved in both formal theological education and also non-formal training of national leaders.
- ReachGlobal is assisting our national partner in Community Development - community health evangelism, computer literacy training and community improvements.
- ReachGlobal is connecting the national church to unreached people group ministries in the Philippines and outside the country.
- ReachGlobal is assisting the national church to become a sending agency.
- Prayer Facts: Operation World-Philippines
