Ilocano

Ilocano, also known as Iloko, is a language spoken primarily in the northern regions of the Philippines, particularly in the Ilocos provinces. It is one of the country's major native languages, with millions of speakers. Ilocano has a rich oral and written literary tradition, including poetry, stories, and proverbs. The language belongs to the Austronesian family and has its own distinct phonetics, vocabulary, and grammatical structure. Ilocano is used in daily communication, media, education, and cultural expressions, reflecting the heritage and identity of the Ilocano people.