El Chavacano: The Spanish That Became Filipino Chavacano is a Spanish-based creole language spoken in the Philippines, most associated with Western Mindanao, particularly Zamboanga City. It is also spoken in some towns of Basilan, as well as in Cavite City and Ternate. Born from contact between Spanish and Latin American soldiers, local Philippine communities, and regional trade networks, Chavacano is today recognized as the only Spanish-based creole in Asia and a living reminder of our layered

A short talk with Fabian using their dialect CHAVACANO from St.Cruz Island, Zamboanga City. CHAVACANO, a Spanish-based Creole that is widely use today in Zamboanga, making it as Asia's Latin City. Spanish vs. Chavacano. Can they understand each other? | Hola Amigos