But, I am not like certain Filipino politicians who will leave you with the bleak facts and just tell you tiis lang! (tl: "Just Endure!") Here are a few language learning links for your convenience.
Recognized legally as the main language of the Philippines. It is the language that most people in the business cities like Manila speak, but it is by no means the most spoken language in the Philippines. Dialects like the ones below vary depending on island / region.
Tagalog dialect language used in the region of Illoco.
Tagalog dialect language used in the region of Visaya.