Bantoanon [1] or Asi is a regional Bisayan language spoken, along with Romblomanon and Onhan, in the province of Romblon, Philippines. Asi originated in the island of Banton, Romblon and spread to the neighboring islands of Sibale, Simara, and the towns of Odiongan, San Andres and Calatrava on Tablas Island. The Asi spoken in Odiongan is called ...

Bantoanon is a Philippine language spoken in Romblon province in the centre of the Philippines. It is named after Banton Island, and is also spoken on the neighbouring islands of Sibale, Tablas, Simara and Maestre de Campo.

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Bantoanon or Asi is a regional Bisayan language spoken, along with Romblomanon and Onhan, in the province of Romblon, Philippines. Asi originated in the island of Banton, Romblon and spread to the neighboring islands of Sibale, Simara, and the towns of Odiongan, San Andres and Calatrava on Tablas Island.

Banton, officially the Municipality of Banton (Bantoanon: Banwa it Banton, Filipino: Bayan ng Banton, formerly known as Jones), is a municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 5,737 people.

Asi (Bantoanon) language is classified as Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Philippine, Greater Central Philippine, Central Philippine, Bisayan, Banton. There are several dialects of Asi (Bantoanon): Banton, Calatravanhon, Odionganon, Sibalenhon (Sibale), Simaranhon.

The Bantoanon of Philippines, numbering 90,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Filipino, Tribal people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Philippines. Their primary language is Bantoanon.

Bantoanon may refer to: Bantoanon language, also called Asi, a regional Visayan language spoken in Romblon Province, Philippines

Location: Banton islands south of Marinduque. Concentrated in Odiongan (24,870), Corcuera (8,470), Banton (6, 850) and Concepcion (4,455). © 2025 California State University, East Bay. All Rights Reserved.

Bantoanon is a stable indigenous language of the Philippines. It belongs to the Austronesian language family. The language is used as a first language by all in the ethnic community. It is not known to be taught in schools.