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The Philippines has many languages. The Philippines has a total of 171 native languages that are still spoken and used in the country. Such a small country but has so many dialects/languages.

Filipinos, refer to languages as dialects.

Believe it or not, Spanish was the original official language of the Philippines. Because for such a long time the Philippines was invaded by the Spaniards. And learning Spanish is mandatory at schools and universities during that time.

But after the independence of the Philippines, the national language of the Philippines has become Filipino or popularly known as Tagalog.

English, is also widely used in the Philippines. Since it’s a mandatory subject at schools and universities, up to now.

There are 13 indigenous languages in the Philippines with at least 1 million native speakers. They are:

1. Tagalog which is mainly spoken and used nationwide.
2. Cebuano, used in the Visayas area particularly in Cebu.
3. Ilokano, used in the Ilocos region (Ilocos Norte, Ilocus Sur, Abra etc.)
4. Hilgaynon, used and spoken in the western part of Visayas.
5. Waray-Waray, used and spoken in the provinces of Samar.
6. Kapampangan (Pampango), used and spoken in Pampanga located in Luzon.
7. Bikol (Bicolano), used and spoken in the provinces of Bicol.
8. Albay Bikol (Albay Bicolano), used and spoken in Albay, a province in Bicol.
9. Pangasinan, used and spoken in the Pangasinan area. It’s also known as “Pangalatok” to it’s native people.
10. Maranao, used and spoken in the provinces of Lanao (Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, etc.)
11. Maguindano, used and spoken in different parts of Mindanao.
12. Kinaray-a, used and spoken in Antique.
13. Tausug, used and spoken in Sulu.

There’s evidently a huge amount of dialectal variation among the languages of the Philippines. A good example of this variation are between Tagalog and Kapampangan. Because they are known to have very moderate dialectal variation.

But if you’re a tourist or someone who wants to settle and live in the Philippines, the best dialect to study and learn is Tagalog. Because it’s mainly spoken nationwide and is the national language of the Philippines. It’s easy to learn too, which is a plus.

Is the Philippines worthy to invest all your sweats and to be a pampering nest and comforting place which you can call home? This depends upon your own criteria of living conditions, if living in the Philippines is the best options or choice, then go for it! Filipinos who live in the Philippines will welcome you with warm open arms with their war hospitality and will greet you “Welcome home, kababayan ko”

That is really will put a smile not only on your face but only in your heart and could say within yourself “I am home at last”.

One of the advantages living in the Philippines is its democratic government, which is you are free to do what you wanted to do, what you wanted to say and where you want to go. However, you should also be careful because the government Philippines have is not purely democratic in its essence that it is anarchical, rather the Philippines is also Republic. Have you heard the term labeled to the Philippines? That is, “The Republic of the Philippines”. It is funny; I know you already knew this which I am talking about, for of all the Philippines presidents upheld democracy except only to former President Ferdinand Marcos who ruins the democratic-republic- like government Philippines have then.

You could enjoy all the beautiful White sand beaches and awesome resorts and breath-taking natural and manmade sceneries of the Philippines. Like Boracay Beach Island Resort located at Boracay Philippines, the Pagudpud Beach Island Resort located at Ilocos Norte Philippines, Samal Island Garden Resort, and other beautiful beaches and resorts in the Philippines.

Not only beautiful and awesome beaches and natural breathtaking sceneries you will enjoy if you live in the Philippines, but also you could have an access to Philippines’ premier universities – the University of the Philippines (UP), the University of Sto. Thomas (UST), the Far Eastern University (FEU), the Polytechnic University, Angeles University Foundation (AUF), etc. These universities have premium education equal to the internationally well known respected schools and universities in the world, most especially the University of the Philippines. That would be another great advantage living in the Philippines or if you or one live in the Philippines.

In terms of business investment in the Philippines, one could also have a favorable advantage if one invests in the Philippines especially at Davao City Philippines. For Davao city Philippines is indeed a proven investment ground which you seeds of investment will grow abundantly and flourish as you projected and expected. And you will not lose your ground at Davao city Philippines because it is a typhoon free zone and have multi-cultural society and community where you could exploit any products and service to your own advantage. Is that satisfying to hear that tinkles your ears? Yeah, you could throw your bread on the water of Davao city Philippines and it will return to you with additional bread as you expected to be.

There are many options you can choose if you want to live in the Philippines, that is you could stay near your favorite Philippine resort beach or stay at the business and investment friendly place in the Philippines like Davao city Philippines or stay near Philippines’ premier learning centers like the University of the Philippines.