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Interesting article that triggers the curiousity of readers to know more about the monosyllabic roots in Mindanao languages and its connection with the Austronesian languages. This article is a new contribution to the field of ethnolinguistics particularly in Mindanao languages of Austronesian link. The author suggests for further study to gather more relevant data which will be of great help in enriching the knowledge on the topic.

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Paredes, Francis Tom
Author of the book entitled "Sinurigao: Pormada, Tunada, Plastada, Pasabot." An MTB-MLE advocate. Organizer of various events including international workshops and conferences. A member of JCI Surigao Inc., Upsilon Phi Sigma, and The Venerable Legions of CROCS, Inc. An alumnus of SSCT and currently the BOT Secretary V of ASSCAT.

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