As per classification there are almost 180 to 182 languages spoken in the Philippines. Filipino language also known as Pilipino is the national language of Philippines. Official languages of the country are Filipino and English. Some people say Filipino and Tagalog language are the same however, experts say no to it. Experts say Filipino language is a standardized form of Tagalog language, mainly spoken in Manila. Filipino and English are frequently used in Government works, educational field, media and business with all local languages. Tagalog is the main language of one-fourth of the Philippine population while the remaining speaks Tagalog as their second language.


There are almost 13 original languages in the country. The tongues (dialects) are: Cebuano, Tagalog, Ilocano, Ilonggo, Waray-Waray, Kapampangan, Bicol, Maranao, Maguindanao, Pangasinan, Tausug and Kinaray-a. There are so many language and I am sorry I have not added all of them here is the list. If you visit Philippines you may see many people can speak in English and can hear them talking in a mixture of English and Tagalog.

These are some examples of the said language:
TRANSLATIONS OF TERMS | |||
English | Tagalog | Ilocano | Cebuano |
Good morning | Magandang umaga | Naimbag a bigat mo | Maayong buntag |
How are you? | Kamusta ka? | Kumusta? | Komusta ka? |
Thank you | Salamat | Agyamanak | Salamat |
Thank you very much | Maraming salamat | Agyamanak iti adu unay | Daghang kaayong salamat |
What is your name? | Ano ang pangalan mo? | Ania ti nagan mo? | Kinsa’y ngalan mo? |
Who are you? | Sino ka? | Sinno ka? | Kinsa ka? |
When did you come? | Kailan ka dumating? | Kaano ka nga simmangpet? | Kanus’a ka mianhi? |
Where do you live? | Saan ka nakatira? | Sadino ti pagnaedam? | Asa ka magpuyo? |