12 MIRJO VOL. 3, ISSUE. 1, PP 12-18, APRIL 2018 eISSN 0127-6271 MALTESAS Multi-Disciplinary Research Journal (MIRJO) www.mirjo.maltesas.my Cultures and Traditions in The Ilokano Sayings Marilyn Somera Luzano 1, a) 1 Isabela State University Roxas Campus, Rang-ayan Roxas, Isabela. a) Corresponding author: lynlenangel@yahoo.com Abstract. The research was conducted to identify the sayings that the Ilokanos so much believed in; know what cultures and traditions are reflected in the Ilokano sayings; determine whether these sayings are still being applied in the lives of the respondents; and know if these could serve as the anchor in believing their cultures and traditions. The researcher first made a survey method using the purposive sampling technique in gathering Ilokano sayings. The data were gathered by means of a questionnaire. Frequency count and weighted mean were used as the statistical tools in analyzing the data. Based on the result of the research conducted: 1. The sayings that were so much believed in by the Ilokanos are the following: “A mature person always put his feet on the ground and foresee his next step” (Ti tao nga ulbod madintu pulus mapagtalkan); “Even it pours a gold of bars, if you are a lazy man, you could not pick anything at all ” (Uray agtudo ti balitok nu ti tao ket sadot madinto pulos makapidot; Iti utang mabayadan, ngem ti naimbag a nakem saan); “A person who does not have debt of gratitude will never be successful in life” (Ti dina ammo a taliawen ti naggapuanna, saan a makadanon ti papananna). 2. The cultures and traditions that are reflected in these sayings are: not forgetting where he/she came from; being responsible; being industrious; more prudent towards other people; being helpful and unselfish; being thrifty; being honest; being respectful; and being hardworking. 3. The Ilokano sayings are being applied in their everyday life by practicing their culture and tradition freely. 4. The Ilokano sayings they so much believed in also become the basis of their honorable and progressive living. Keywords— Culture, Tradition, Sayings INTRODUCTION Isabela as a stronghold province is rich in language, culture, tradition and beliefs. Its literature mirrors the depth of a culture and manifests the truly creative mind of its race. The values, culture, nationalism, attitudes, thoughts, beliefs, feelings and experiences are all reflected in the literature of the isabelinos. Ilokanos is the most dominant group in the province of Isabela. About 68.71 percent of the total household is classified as Ilokanos based on population their culture and tradition were transmitted from one generation to another by word of mouth and by writing them. In the recent Timpuyog Dagiti Mannurat nga Iluko iti Filipinas Journal. Ilokano writers are given the opportunity to publish their articles written in Ilokano. On the article written by a prolific Ilocano writer Mr. Crispin D. Dannug [1], he mentioned the need to revitalized the Iloko language and the culture of the Ilokanos. Ilocano is spoken as a first language by some 7 million people, primarily in Northern Luzon specific in Cagayan Valley. It is also spoken as a second language by possibly another 2 million speakers in the northern areas of Luzon as a lingua franca in trade, commerce, and everyday communication. Many ethnic groups from the northern regions of the country are more proficient in Ilocano than in Tagalog, the national language. Nevertheless, at present, Ilocano remains a regional language with no official status. Its use in education is limited to the early elementary grades. Hence 54.20% , speaking Ilokano in the region.