Also Known As:
Ibatan of Babuyan claro
Dialects & Varieties
Ibatan of Babuyan Claro (Philippines) - Language Contexts
Ibatan of Babuyan Claro (Philippines) - Language Contexts
Threatened
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
2,500-3,000 (first and second language speakers)
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 2
A majority of community members speak the language. Speaker numbers are gradually decreasing.
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Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 1
Used in most domains except for official ones such as government, mass media, education etc.
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Transmission
Transmission 1
Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.
1
Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
2,500-3,000
Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
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Year information was gathered
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Location and Context
Countries
Babuyan Claro island in the northern Philippines
Location Description
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Government Support
2007 Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title
Institutional Support
Kakpekpeh no Mangalkem (KAKMA), Ibatan CADT Holders' Organization (ICHO), Apong Malkem chieftain
Speakers' Attitude
More vigorous use of Ibatan began in the 1980s.
Children speak to each parent in their respective language. Whether first or second language speakers, communities in Laod are shifting to Ilokano even at home, while communities in Daya are less accepting of codeswitching and tend to maintain Ibatan at home. Those who have moved to other islands rarely use Ibatan, even when visiting back home. It ultimately depends on who they talk to and their attitude toward Ibatan, and language dominance is not static.
Despite marginalization, some use Ibatan as a secret language for private communication when away from Babuyan Claro.
Children speak to each parent in their respective language. Whether first or second language speakers, communities in Laod are shifting to Ilokano even at home, while communities in Daya are less accepting of codeswitching and tend to maintain Ibatan at home. Those who have moved to other islands rarely use Ibatan, even when visiting back home. It ultimately depends on who they talk to and their attitude toward Ibatan, and language dominance is not static.
Despite marginalization, some use Ibatan as a secret language for private communication when away from Babuyan Claro.
Other Languages Used By The Community
Ilokano, Filipino
Number of Other Language Speakers:
3,000
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
Books, readers, a newspaper, and a Bible translation boosted Ibatan literacy
Recent Resources
Mensaje informativo
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Ibatan-medium education through Grade 3, but instructors speak and read Ilokano.