Abstract: Employing qualitative method of analysis, this paper looks into the state of the Matigsalug language in terms of lexical borrowing and its repercussion to the language. Excerpts from the epic Tulalang and sample sentences from The grammar of Matigsalug-Manobo form the corpora of the study. Verses from the epic were juxtaposed with sample sentences from the grammar book to see how its lexicon has changed over time. Sample sentences were also examined to look for borrowed words currently used by the community. The analysis shows that heavy lexical borrowing takes place in this community. It is feared that their gradual shift to Cebuano in language contact situations might cause language loss. It appears that their language choice on a daily basis has detrimental effects on their future as a people.