What Language Do They Speak in Philippines?

Official languages of Philippines Filipino, English

Facts last checked 9 October 2026.

Philippines has 2 official languages: Filipino, English.

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Languages of Philippines at a glance

Official languages	Filipino, English
Number of official languages	2
Countries on this site where Filipino is official	1
People (demonym)	Filipino
Capital	Manila
Internet domain	.ph

Philippines in context

Philippines covers 342,353 km², making it the 64th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
Its population density of about 333 people per km² ranks 25th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
Philippines has no land borders with other countries on this site.
With 114,123,600 people, Philippines holds about 16.7% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
With 2 official languages, Philippines has more than most countries on this site.
Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
Philippines is a member state of the United Nations.

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Useful phrases for visitors to Philippines

Everyday Filipino phrases you will hear and use in Philippines:

English	Filipino
Hello	Kumusta
Thank you	Salamat
Please	Pakiusap
Goodbye	Paalam
Yes	Oo
No	Hindi

Spellings can vary by region, and some languages use different forms for formal or informal speech. Even a simple greeting in the local language is usually appreciated.

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