With so many dialects English has been and continues to be the unifying language. In fact, the Philippines has the third largest English speaking population in the world according of what I have read. English is the language of the public schools and it is the national language of business, commerce, law, government, and often the mass media and the popular entertainmen. It is the language of the elite with status, wealth, and authority.
The power of English and its selective usage is exemplified in the home environment. One example is the members of the family will typically speak to on anotherin their particular home or even in regional dialect, with an added sprinkling of English words. Similarly, educated friends may typically converse in their local dialect but gradually shift into English if the subject becomes technical or especially serious. This shifting may be related to vocabulary, but it often reflects the ways to feel about the language. Other things may be easier to say in English, or the use of English may serve to emphasize the importance of the topic. The speakers may feel that they can be more precise in English of that English is less personal and not as potentially threatening. The use of English also can affect sensitivitie. Such as sensitivity needs to be considered when communicating with Filipinos whose English comprehension is better than their expressive English and who may be insulted. The grammar is hard. In addition to that, the languages are now so diluted with English even though if you speak them correctly.
Filipino dialect is primarily Tagalog, the language spoken by a minority people. It is a highly grammatically and has a rich vocabulary with words. However, because of its main basis in Tagalog never gained full acceptance by speakers of other dialect
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