Southern Mindoro languages

In today's world, Southern Mindoro languages is a topic that has gained relevance in different areas. Its impact has been felt in society, the economy, politics and culture. As Southern Mindoro languages has gained importance, there has been in-depth debate, research and analysis on its implications. From different perspectives and disciplines, answers, solutions and proposals are sought to address this issue effectively. In this article, we will explore various facets of Southern Mindoro languages, examining its influence on the contemporary world and opening the door to reflections and discussions on its role in our present and future.

Austronesian language cluster of the Philippines

South Mangyan
South Mindoro
Geographic distribution	Mindoro
Linguistic classification	Austronesian Malayo-Polynesian Philippine Greater Central Philippine South Mangyan
Glottolog	sout2915

The Southern Mindoro (South Mangyan) languages are one of two small clusters of Austronesian languages spoken by the Mangyan people of Mindoro Island in the Philippines. They make up a branch of the Greater Central Philippine subgroup.

The languages are Buhid, Tawbuid, and Hanuno'o.

These are among the few languages of the Philippines which continue to be written in indigenous scripts, though mostly for poetry.

See also

• Northern Mindoro languages
• Ratagnon language

References

1. ^ Zorc, R. (1974). Internal and External Relationships of the Mangyan Languages. Oceanic Linguistics, 13(1/2), 561-600.
2. ^ Blust, Robert (1991). "The Greater Central Philippines hypothesis". Oceanic Linguistics. 30 (2): 73–129. doi:10.2307/3623084. JSTOR 3623084.

Further reading

• Barbian, Karl-Josef. 1977. The Mangyan languages of Mindoro. Cebu City: University of San Carlos.
• Zorc, R. David. 1972. Taubuid (Batangan) notes.
• Zorc, R. David. 1972. Hanunoo (Bukid) notes.
• Zorc, R. David. 1972. Hanunoo (Mansalay) notes.

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