Hiligaynon (Ilonggo)

Hiligaynon, also called Ilonggo, is spoken by approximately 7.9 million people, primarily in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines and parts of Mindanao. Known for its melodious sound, Hiligaynon is written in the Latin alphabet and follows a verb-subject-object order. It plays an important role in regional literature, folk theater such as komedya, and religious traditions, particularly in Catholic celebrations and processions.