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Topic: Porohanon


  
  Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Camotes Islands
Porohanon or Camotes Visayan is spoken in the town of Poro only.
The dialect is very similar to the dialect of Cebuano which is spoken in the rest of Comotes Islands and throughout the provence of Cebu.
Porohanon is distinguished by the way the locals substitute the /y/ sound for /z/.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Camotes_Islands   (285 words)

  
  Poro, Cebu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Porohanons are descended from generations of seafarers who came and tamed the restless sea - the sea that in turn defined and shaped their lives.
This is reflected in their commitment to send their children to schools in Cebu mainland despite the physical, geographical, and psychological distance that they have to endure, or the strain on the family’s meager income from fishing, farming, teaching and other manual labor.
A distinction that separates Porohanons from the rest is their subdialect which is a combination of Cebuano, Waray, Boholano and Ilongo.
www.ngkhai.com /pointcebu/facts/poro.htm   (643 words)

  
 My Little Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Porohanons are descended from generations of seafarers who came and tamed the restless sea the sea that in turn defined and shaped their lives.
A distinction that separates Porohanons from the rest of Camotes Islands is their sub dialect which is a combination of Cebuano, Waray, Boholano and Ilonggo.
Poro is a fifth class municipality situated in Poro Island, one of the three islands comprising the Camotes Islands in Cebu Province.
www.mylittleislandhotel.com /theisland.php   (1401 words)

  
 Marne Forum - A Bravenet.com Forum
I’ve read it and I was a little bit sad and confused for Porohanon people not delivering the right news: being not responsible for its contents and purely basing everything from hearsay, “kuno” and “ingon sila”.
I am a Porohanon, I am proud of being one and I don’t want to hear on baseless talks and destructive remarks about my beloved birthplace.
Porohanons are talented and spreading rumors and malicious lies is never a talent.
pub34.bravenet.com /forum/2836037404/show/922759   (517 words)

  
 Camotes Islands - A Bravenet.com Hosted Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Panganuron name by the Porohanon, according to his height, Panganoron means height - reaching the skies.
In the time of the discovery the past healed by the good native Porohanon, “tagbo” dances represent the giant or higante to his name “Panganoron”, as part of the history in Poro fight for the good cost considered the history erected town.
When thrives of the Porohanon seeking for the first town, foretold the unique history of this Islands, the settlement of the Spaniards during 1721.
camotesislands.bravehost.com /sunset.html   (1062 words)

  
 Probert Encyclopaedia: Language (Pn-Pq)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Popoluca is a Mixe language spoken in Mexico.
Porohanon is a language spoken in the Philippines.
Port Sandwich is a language spoken in Vanuatu.
www.probertencyclopaedia.com /WPG.HTM   (395 words)

  
 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Central Visayas
In Bohol, Cebuano it is referred to as Boholano.
In the Camotes Islands, which is part of Cebu, Porohanon is spoken.
The Port of Cebu is the region's main gateway.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Central_Visayas   (259 words)

  
 Porohanon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Porohanon are the people of Poro Island, Cebu in the Philippines.
This page was last modified 12:43, 16 May 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Porohanon   (46 words)

  
 Portal:prh - OmegaWiki
Welcome to what is to become the language portal for Porohanon.
Please replace this text with what is appropriate in Porohanon and help complete the missing templates.
This page was last modified 10:34, 20 December 2006.
wiktionaryz.org /Portal:prh   (59 words)

  
 Sun.Star Cebu - Wenceslao: Cadungog's actuation
P.S. That Text Reax contribution on hotelier Patrick Gregorio’s bid for the post of tourism secretary elicited more reactions from texters.
One came from fellow Porohanon (my mother is from Poro, Camotes) Boboi Costas:
His experience in cooperativism, aside from marketing, is I guess what makes him more qualified for the post.
www.sunstar.com.ph /static/ceb/2004/07/02/oped/bong.wenceslao.html   (606 words)

  
 Discover Philippines - Field Notes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The fl and white photographic collection will feature Porohanons who make Poro: outstanding mover and shakers, successful professionals and ordinary men and women who make a difference here and abroad.
They are the deserving Porohanons who make Poro beautiful, and who must be recognized for their inspiring efforts and achievements.
By choosing the sponsorship package that suits you, you are responding to a great offer and opportunity.
aponipinoy.multiply.com /journal   (9280 words)

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