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Because Filipino, is based off of Tagalog which is is spoken by 55% of Filipinos. Because Tagalogs are the dominant ethnic group in the Philippines. Now, its the unifying language of the Filipinos. Although the lingua franca is English.

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Who was the first Filipino who spoke the Filipino language?

There was no "first person" to speak the Filipino language. It was only in 1935 during the presidency of Manuel Luis Quezon that decreed the national language of the Republic of the Philippines be called Filipino which would be base on Tagalog and other language native in the Philippines, like Ilokano, Kapampangan, Bicol, Waray , Cebuano and many others will be included in the national language.


What is the primary language spoken in the Philippines?

Filipino is the national language, but there really isn't any language in the Philippines that fits the definition of "primary" language.


Who is the father of the national language of the Philippines?

The national language of the Philippines, Filipino, was based on Tagalog, which was promoted by Filipino leaders in the 1930s and 1940s. President Manuel L. Quezon played a key role in the development and promotion of Tagalog as the national language, which later evolved into what is now known as Filipino.


What is indicated Filipino?

Filipino can refer to a person from the Philippines or the national language of the country, which is based on Tagalog.


What is Tagalog?

Tagalog is one of the languages of the Philippines. Filipino is the national 'language' of the Philippines. (According to the current 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, English and Filipino are official languages.)Filipino is largely built on Tagalog but includes many words from other Filipino languages like Cebuano. According to linguists, a dialect is a variant of the same language. So technically, Filipino is a dialect of Tagalog. Hence, Tagalog is practically the national language of the Philippines.

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What is pangkabuhayan in English?

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Who is the father of the national language of the Philippines?

The national language of the Philippines, Filipino, was based on Tagalog, which was promoted by Filipino leaders in the 1930s and 1940s. President Manuel L. Quezon played a key role in the development and promotion of Tagalog as the national language, which later evolved into what is now known as Filipino.


What is indicated Filipino?

Filipino can refer to a person from the Philippines or the national language of the country, which is based on Tagalog.


What is Tagalog?

Tagalog is one of the languages of the Philippines. Filipino is the national 'language' of the Philippines. (According to the current 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, English and Filipino are official languages.)Filipino is largely built on Tagalog but includes many words from other Filipino languages like Cebuano. According to linguists, a dialect is a variant of the same language. So technically, Filipino is a dialect of Tagalog. Hence, Tagalog is practically the national language of the Philippines.


Which country speaks tagalog?

The Philippines is the country where Tagalog is primarily spoken. It is the official language of the Philippines and serves as the basis for the national language, Filipino.


What is the religion or the major language in the philippines?

Majority of the population are Roman Catholics. National language is Filipino.


Who is national father of your ntional languagefilipino?

The Father of the National Language of Filipino is Manuel L. Quezon


History of Philippines national language?

The Philippines national language, Filipino, is based on Tagalog and was declared as the national language in 1935. It was further developed and standardized as the national language in the 1987 Constitution. Filipino is used as the language of instruction in schools and is an important part of the country's cultural identity.


Which 'river dweller' Tagalog is the national language of which Southeast Asian nation?

The national language of the Philippines is Tagalog, also known as Filipino.