Tagalog speaking Filipino in Spain


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Introduction / History

Tagalog is the largest ethnic/language group residing in the Philippines, especially in the southern part of Luzon and nearby islands. The regions of Calabarzon and Mimaropa have the greatest concentrations.

They are one of the ancient dwellers of the Philippines. Tagalog culture developed in Taal, Batangas (the heartland of the Tagalog culture). The traditions of this people were passed orally. They developed a trading link with neighboring countries such as China, Japan, etc. Tagalogs have a writing system called baybayin. It uses diacritics to determine its pronunciation (similar to the Devanagari script of India).

During the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, the Tagalog homeland (especially Manila) became the center of colonial activity. During their rapid Christianization, the culture of these people dramatically changed from Asian to Hispanic . Eventually they revolted against the Spanish colonizers. Along with other ethnic groups, Tagalogs fought against the invading Americans and later, the Japanese.

After gaining their independence, the Tagalog population grew rapidly. A poor economy and political corruption have led to poverty, causing many to migrate to 56 countries for work, including Spain. They started migrating to Spain over 500 years ago during colonial days. Today Tagalogs are the third largest Asian community in Spain. They usually reside in either Madrid or Barcelona.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Tagalogs in Spain earn far more than they would had they remained in the Philippines. They often work as restaurant workers, hotel workers or house cleaners. Others are teachers or nurses. Some have a good education while those without struggle economically. Even those with a good education have trouble getting their credentials accepted. In recent years Tagalogs have started their own businesses, restaurants, bakeries and bars in Spain. Several Tagalogs in Spain have been professional athletes or actors.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Their religion is Christianity, usually Roman Catholicism. They commonly incorporate pre-Christian beliefs into the church. Some believe in traditional healers/herdsmen called "Albularyo" who heal them from their illnesses. Many also believe in mythical c


What Are Their Needs?

The Filipino government tries to help its people obtain jobs in other parts of the world, and this has allowed billions of dollars to come back to the Philippines from overseas workers. However, this needs to be balanced with worker rights; the needs of f


Prayer Items

Pray for the Lord to be their protector.
Pray for Tagalogs to focus their faith and devotion on Jesus Christ, the only savior.
Pray for them to become a major sending base to Muslims.
Pray that soon Tagalog disciples will be making more disciples.


Scripture Prayers for the Filipino, Tagalog in Spain.


References

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overseas_Filipinos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dNB5xZRT3k
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_people_of_Filipino_ancestry


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Filipino, Tagalog
People Name in Country Filipino, Tagalog
Natural Name Tagalog speaking Filipino
Alternate Names Pilipino
Population this Country 38,000
Population all Countries 40,969,000
Total Countries 56
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 15175
ROP3 Code 109692
Country Spain
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Spain
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 12.30 %)
92.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
8.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Tagalog (38,000 speakers)
Language Code tgl   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Tagalog (38,000 speakers)
Language Code tgl   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Tagalog

Primary Language:  Tagalog

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1898-1991)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1902-1977)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1905-2014)
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Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
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Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Tagalog Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rock International: King of Glory Rock International
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Productions
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
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General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: Ang Salita ng Dios Bible Biblica
Mobile App Android Bible app: Tagalog YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Tagalog New Testament Bibles International
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Tagalog YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Bible Gateway scripture Bible Gateway
Text / Printed Matter Cartoon Gospel tract General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Tagalog Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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