The Ibanag language can be found beyond their province. Native speakers from Isabela and Cagayan have testified that the dialect is dying. This statement has held its validity as time has passed. 


The modernization of rural areas has paved the way to medical, job, and food security for the masses. This, however, weakens communal identity and responsibility to seek better opportunities outside of the province, resulting in migration. As more and more come to realize the benefits of migration and urbanization, the natives will adapt to the environment rather than keep their identity. 


The Philippine education has catered to Tagalog and highlighted English due to international standards. This has led several dialects, such as the Ibanag, to slowly die out. However, recent efforts to combat this have been made through multilingual programs to retain various languages. It remains a challenge today with initiatives and follow-through.


Progressive innovations in various fields have provided access to a better quality of life. Traditional practices are slowly being replaced by modern equipment and routines. One such method can be related to herbal knowledge and new medical techniques. With more people being cured with cutting-edge technologies, it is now slowly being favored by many. The traditional use of herbal medicine is subject to history rather than development.


There are continuous efforts to preserve and revitalize Ibanag culture and language in spite of these obstacles. In an effort to preserve the rich legacy of the Ibanag people for future generations, local groups and cultural activists are promoting the usage of the Ibanag language through literary projects and educational initiatives.


Ancestral Ibanag lands have been encroached upon and degraded as a result of development initiatives like mining operations and infrastructural expansion. These changes might lead to relocation and disturb conventional means of subsistence. Concerns over the protection of indigenous rights have also been raised by the militaristic responses to opposition to such projects in certain cases.


The Ibanag and other indigenous tribes frequently face barriers to protection and justice. According to reports, authorities usually fail to appropriately investigate complaints made by indigenous people about threats or violations, leaving communities insecure and eroding confidence in the legal system.