Tagalog (/ təˈɡɑːlɒɡ / tə-GAH-log, [5] native pronunciation: [tɐˈɡaːloɡ] ⓘ; Baybayin: ᜆᜄᜎᜓᜄ᜔) is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by the ethnic Tagalog people, who make up a …

Nov 8, 2025 · Tagalog language, member of the Central Philippine branch of the Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) language family and the base for Pilipino, an official language of the Philippines, …

Tagalog is a Philippine language spoken mainly in the Philippines by about 25 million people.

The Tagalog language, also known as Filipino, is one of the major languages of the Philippines and serves as the foundation for the country’s national language. It is a language rich in history and …

Mar 11, 2025 · It merely stated that a national language acceptable to the entire populace (and ideally incorporating elements from the diverse languages spoken throughout the islands) would be a future …

In this article, we’ll explore how Tagalog evolved from a regional tongue to the foundation of the Philippine national language, Filipino. We’ll also highlight the role of this transformation in education, …

Tagalog is one of the major languages spoken in the Philippines whose population is now more than 100 million. It is the native tongue of the people in the Tagalog region in the northern island Luzon.

Oct 23, 2024 · In 1935, the Philippines established a national language policy that ultimately selected Tagalog as the basis for the Filipino language. The language was officially named “Filipino” in 1987, …

Filipino (English: / ˌfɪlɪˈpiːnoʊ / ⓘ FIL-ih-PEE-noh; [1] Wikang Filipino [ˈwikɐŋ filiˈpino]) is the national language of the Philippines, the main lingua franca, and one of the two official languages of the …

Aug 3, 2014 · Tagalog, in its standardized form as Filipino, is one of the two official languages of the Philippines, alongside English. It is used in government, education, media, and literature.