Molbogs
Molbogs
Molbogs
MOLBOGS
Philippines is home to numerous indigenous groups,
including the molbogs tribe. Also known as Malebugan or
Malebuganon. They are part of 13 ethno-linguistic groups.
The Molbogs are described as migrants from northern
path of Borneo whose pupolation is estimated to be more
than 20,000 . The name Molbog is derived from the word
“malubog”, meaning “murky or turbid water”referring to a
mudy water surround the area caused by flood. later on
Balabac is called “malubugon” while inhabitants are called
Mulbog
TRADITIONAL
COSTUME / NATIVE
CLOTHING
Aside from dance rituals,
another legacy of the ancient
Molbog tribe is process of
making clothes or fabrics out
of bamboo skin. Sadly, only a
few members of the tribe
practice this tradition
nowadays.
LIVELIHOOD The molbog’s
livelihood includes subsistence
farming, fishing and occasional
barter trading with the Sulu and
nearby Sabah Market centers.
Language
Linguistically, the
Molbog language has
some lexical similarity
with Sama, Tausog and
Palawano.
LOCATION
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► in every Muslim and Christian relationship Christians will
show love that will open Muslim hearts for the Gospel.
* Pray for teaching opportunities. Pray that God's word
will continue to speak to them. Pray that God will cause a
breakthrough among this people.
* Pray for more culturally sensitive missionaries to come
to the Molbog people to share Jesus.
* Pray for continuous favorable opportunities to be opened
for these people that will finally bring salvation for the
Molbog
Rituals and Medicine