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The native languages of Central Visayas are: Bantayanon, spoken in Bantayan Island of Cebu. Boholano, a Cebuano dialect spoken in Bohol. Cebuano, spoken in Cebu, Negros Oriental, Bohol, and Siquijor. It is the regional lingua franca. Hiligaynon, spoken in western Negros Oriental.
The Bisayan language with the most speakers is Cebuano, spoken by 20 million people as a native language in Central Visayas, parts of Eastern Visayas, and most of Mindanao. Two other well-known and widespread Bisayan languages are Hiligaynon (Ilonggo), spoken by 9 million in most of Western Visayas and Soccsksargen; and Waray-Waray, spoken by 6 ...
Central Visayas (Region VII) is an administrative region in the Philippines covering the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, as well as the highly urbanized cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue.
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Major languages include Hiligaynon or Ilonggo in much of Western Visayas, Cebuano in Central Visayas, and Waray in Eastern Visayas. Other dominant languages are Aklanon, Kinaray-a, and Capiznon. Filipino, the 'national language' based on Tagalog, is widely understood but seldom used.
Major languages include Hiligaynon or Ilonggo in Western Visayas, Cebuano in Central Visayas, and Waray in Eastern Visayas. Other dominant languages are Aklanon , Kinaray-a , and Capiznon . Filipino , the 'national language' based on Tagalog , is widely understood but occasionally used.
Over 30 languages constitute the Bisayan language family. The Bisayan language with the most speakers is Cebuano, spoken by 20 million people as a native language in Central Visayas, parts of Eastern Visayas, and most of Mindanao.
The main language of this region, and for much of Mindanao and parts of the Eastern Visayas, is Cebuano, which is also known as Bisaya. With more than 20 million native speakers, it is the second most important local language in the Philippines. Local and regional newscasts are broadcast in Cebuano, and most local newspapers are published in ...
