What Language Do They Speak in Philippines?

The flag of Philippines is composed of two equal horizontal bands of blue and red, with a white equilateral triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. This triangle has its base on the hoist end, spans about two-fifth the width of the field and bears a central golden-yellow sun with eight rays and a five-pointed golden-yellow star at each vertex.
Official languages of Philippines Filipino, English

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Philippines has 2 official languages: Filipino, English.

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Languages in Philippines — FAQ

What language do they speak in Philippines?

The official languages of Philippines are Filipino and English.

How many official languages does Philippines have?

Philippines has 2 official languages: Filipino, English.

Is Filipino spoken anywhere else?

Philippines is the only country on this site where Filipino is an official language.

🌍 All facts about Philippines 🏛️ Capital: Manila 💰 Currency: Philippine peso

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