Is Aklanon a language?
Akeanon (also Aklanon) is a language spoken in the Philippines, mainly in northern parts of Panay. Aklanon is unique among Philippine languages since it possesses the digraph ea ("l" pronounced with rolling "r" sound).
What word is Akeanon?
"Aklanon" is a Spanish word for the people of what is now Aklan province in Panay; the people had thought the Spaniards were asking the name of the local river, which was actually "Akean." The entire island was supposedly purchased from the local Aetas (the Ati group still live there) by 10 datus from Borneo who ...
What language do they speak in Kalibo?
Language. Aklanon is the main language of Kalibo. Hiligaynon and Capiznon are also spoken as secondary languages of the municipality.