in the world with over 94 million people and has over 170 languages , of which twelve are recognized to be of regional importance namely Tagalog (21.5 million speakers), Cebuano (15.8 million), Ilokano (6.9 million), Hiligaynon (5.8 million), Central Bikol (4.6 million), Waray-Waray (2.6 million), Kapampangan (1.9 million), Pangasinan (1.2 million),