MANILA, Philippines — Every August, the Philippines celebrates Buwan ng Wika, or Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Month). A month-long celebration, it promotes the importance of Filipino, ...
It should be a year-long appreciation, they say. 'Nagiging plastik mga tao: nagbibihis ng barong, nagsasayaw ng tinikling, kumakain ng pagkaing Pinoy, pero after noon wala na' In schools, this season ...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged local government units (LGUs) to use Filipino in all official transactions and communication during the Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa in ...
Our 187 languages, like our archipelagic geography, would have made for a sound, logical and easily digestible argument in favor of President Duterte’s Charter change. And Buwan ng Wika would have ...
MANILA, PHILIPPINES— On 29 August 2025, in celebration of Buwan ng Wika, the National Parks Development Committee and the Department of Tourism continue the acclaimed concert series Paco Park Presents ...
Let us set aside politics and unnecessary issues to pave the way for the Buwan Ng Wika (Philippine Language Month) celebration. This seems to be the only longest observation and celebration of our ...
MANILA, Philippines – August is upon us, and apart from very rainy days, this also means it’s time to celebrate the Filipino language. Dubbed locally as the Buwan ng Wika (National Language Month), ...