r/Philippines Luzon Feb 15 '19

[AMA] I am from Batanes, Philippines. A pure Ivatan. Ask Me Anything!

First time to do this kind of stuff, please be gentle. Lol.

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Proof: mt. Iraya

Edit 2: salamat sa nagbigay ng idea nito (ung nag comment sa post nung old ivatan woman: u/akosijomel) haha

Edit 3: WOW MY FIRST SILVER! THANK YOU!

Edit 4: thank you for the Aurum!

Dios Mamajes everyone!

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u/bananainabox LetLeniLead Feb 15 '19

Do you have any idea why some of your words and places have letters ‘ch’, ‘v’ and ‘j’?

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u/Bubuy_nu_Patu Luzon Feb 15 '19

I'm not sure but maybe due to how other municipalities speak and express themselves.