Tagalog is the national language of the Philippines and is spoken by a significant portion of the population. It is also known as Filipino, and is one of the two official languages of the country, the other being English. Tagalog is part of the Austronesian language family and has been heavily influenced by Spanish, due to the country's history of colonization.
Tagalog has a relatively simple grammar and is known for its extensive use of affixes to indicate tense, aspect, and mood. It is also characterized by a large number of borrowed words from Spanish, English, and other languages.
Tagalog is widely used in the media, including television, radio, and print. It is also used in education, with many schools offering Tagalog classes to students.