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A living language spoken at home, celebrated in literature, and shared by Ilocano communities across the Philippines.
Ilocano, also called Iloko or Ilokano, is an Austronesian language that originated in Northern Luzon. Its writing system has changed over time, and Ilocano communities continue to use the language today.
The language was passed down through everyday conversation and oral traditions. Ilocano also had an indigenous writing system based on syllabic characters.
During the Spanish colonial period, the Latin alphabet spread and became the primary way to write Ilocano. It remains in use today.
Ilocano continues to be used at home and in literature, education, and media. Vocabulary and usage can vary between communities.
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