Philippine Languages Comparison | Tagalog, Bisaya, Kapampangan, Ilocano, Waray, Bikol, Hiligaynon

This video explores the difference between languages and dialects in the Philippines. The speaker emphasizes that Philippine languages are not dialects, but fully developed languages. They illustrate this by highlighting the concept of "mutual intelligibility," where speakers of the same language can understand each other despite using different dialects or varieties. The video delves into the complexities of how people use and understand the terms "language" and "dialect." The speaker expresses his happiness at the increasing discussions about Philippine languages and dialects on social media. He reiterates that Philippine languages are not mere dialects, but are indeed true, complete languages.