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There are some 120 to 187 languages and dialects in the Philippines, depending on the method of classification. Almost all are Malayo-Polynesian languages. A number of Spanish-influenced creole varieties generally called Chavacano are also spoken in certain communities. The 1987 constitution designates Filipino as the national language and an official language along with English.

Tagalog - the language in Manila (the capital city) and its surrounding provinces and serve as national lingua franca in the country

Cebuano - the language in Cebu and its surrounding province and also in Mindanao

Ilocano - the language in Ilocos provinces and some parts of Northern Luzon

Hiligaynon (Ilonggo) - the language in Western Visayas

Waray - the language in Eastern Visayas

Bikol (Central) - the language in Bicol Region

Kapampangan - the language in Pampanga and some parts of Tarlac

Pangansinense - the language in some parts of Pangasinan and some parts of Tarlac

Chavacano - the language in Zamboanga City

Tausug - the language in Sulu

Maranao - the language in Lanao provinces

Kinaray-a - the language in Antique

Aklanon (Akeanon) - the language in Aklan

Maguindanao - the language in Maguindanao

Surigaonon - the language in some parts of Surigao provinces

Ibanag - the language in some parts of Cagayan

Ivatan - the language in Batanes

Sambal the language in some parts of Zambales

Yakan - the language in Basilan

Cuyonon - the language in some parts of Palawan

Ibaloi - the language in Benguet

Itawis - the language in some parts of Cagayan

Kankanaey - the language in some parts of Benguet, La Union, Mountain Province and Ilocos Sur

Tiruray (Teduray) - the language of some parts of Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat

Tboli - the language in some parts of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani

Ifugao - the language in Ifugao

Subanon - the language in some parts of Zamboanga provinces