Basic Facts - Manpower

Ethnic Makeup Christian Malay 91.5% Muslim Malay 4% Chinese 1.5% Others 3%.  Languages Spoken Two official languages: Filipino and English. Filipino which is based on Tagalog, is the national language. English is also widely used and is the medium of instruction in higher education. Eight (8) major dialects spoken by majority of the Filipinos: Tagalog Cebuano Ilocano Hiligaynon or Ilonggo Bicol Waray Pampango Pangasinense  Religion Roman Catholic 83% Protestant 9% Muslim 5% Buddhist and Others 3%