Major Languages:
* Tagalog: The national language of the Philippines, spoken by a large majority of the population. It serves as the basis for Filipino, the standardized national language.
* Cebuano: Widely spoken in the Visayas region, particularly in Cebu, Bohol, and parts of Mindanao.
* Ilocano: Predominant in the Ilocos region in northern Luzon.
* Hiligaynon (Ilonggo): Spoken in the Western Visayas, particularly in Iloilo and Negros Occidental.
* Waray-Waray: Commonly spoken in the Eastern Visayas, particularly in Leyte and Samar.
* Bicolano: Spoken in the Bicol region in southeastern Luzon.
* Kapampangan: Spoken in Pampanga province in Central Luzon.
Other Significant Languages:
* Pangasinan: Spoken in Pangasinan province in Central Luzon.
* Maranao: Spoken in the Lanao del Sur province in Mindanao.
* Maguindanaoan: Spoken in the Maguindanao province in Mindanao.
* Tausug: Spoken in the Sulu archipelago in Mindanao.
* Yakan: Spoken on the island of Basilan in Mindanao.
* Kinaray-a: Spoken in the province of Antique in the Western Visayas.
* Surigaonon: Spoken in Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur in Mindanao.
* Bikol Sentral: Spoken in the Camarines provinces in southeastern Luzon.
* Aklanon: Spoken in Aklan province in the Western Visayas.
Note:
* This is not an exhaustive list, as the Philippines has over 100 languages and dialects.
* The distinction between "languages" and "dialects" is not always clear-cut. Some linguists may consider certain varieties as separate languages, while others may classify them as dialects.
* The degree of mutual intelligibility between these languages varies. Some languages are quite similar, while others are more distinct.
It's important to be sensitive to the fact that each language and dialect is a valuable part of the rich linguistic heritage of the Philippines.