A chance to better life for Taubuid Mangyans

The Taubuid Mangyan, a conservative ethnic group living in the upper areas of Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro lived mostly in isolation until roughly five years ago. Then, they decided to move to the lowlands after hearing the words of a native clergyman. Aside from the missionary’s preaching, what moved them greatly was the Bible.

Leaving their mountain fastness was a brave decision for the tribe. Settled in their new location in town, they then asked the local government for a school. They knew they had much to learn, the Bible was just the beginning.