Here's a simplified breakdown of the major language families and their geographical distribution:
1. Central Philippine (Visayan)
* Cebuano: Spoken in Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, parts of Mindanao, and some areas in the Visayas.
* Hiligaynon (Ilonggo): Spoken in Iloilo, Negros Occidental, parts of Mindanao, and other parts of the Visayas.
* Waray-Waray: Spoken in Eastern Visayas, particularly in Leyte and Samar.
* Binisaya: A general term for the Visayan languages, including Cebuano, Hiligaynon, and Waray-Waray.
2. Tagalog
* Tagalog: The national language of the Philippines, spoken in the National Capital Region (Metro Manila), Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, and some parts of the Bicol Region.
* Maranao: Spoken in Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte in Mindanao.
* Maguindanao: Spoken in Maguindanao in Mindanao.
* Kapampangan: Spoken in Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, and parts of Nueva Ecija.
3. Luzon
* Ilocano: Spoken in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, and parts of Cagayan Valley.
* Pangasinan: Spoken in Pangasinan, parts of La Union, and some areas of Nueva Ecija.
* Bikol: Spoken in the Bicol Region, including Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Sorsogon, and Catanduanes.
4. Mindanao
* Tausug: Spoken in Sulu Archipelago, parts of Tawi-Tawi, and Zamboanga del Sur.
* Samar-Leyte: A group of languages spoken in Samar, Leyte, and Biliran.
* Chavacano: A creole language spoken in Zamboanga City, Cavite, and some parts of Mindanao.
Note: This is a general overview. There are many other languages and dialects spoken in the Philippines. The exact geographic distribution of these languages can be complex and vary depending on the source.
For a more detailed breakdown of the Philippines' linguistic diversity, it's recommended to consult resources dedicated to Philippine languages and dialects.