Ang Pagtataguyod ng Wikang Pambansa sa Higit na Mataas na Antas ng Edukasyon

Vocabulary flashcards covering the historical development, legal bases, and instructional applications of the national, official, and auxiliary languages of the Philippines.

Alibata

The pre-Spanish era writing system originating from Malay foreigners.

Abecedario

The writing system during the Spanish period utilizing Roman letters.

Abakada

The 20-letter writing system used during the Republic period, established in 1974.

Alpabeto (1986)

The 28-letter alphabet system introduced in 1986.

Alfabeto (2001 Revision)

The 2001 revised alphabet system consisting of 28 letters.

Manwal sa Masinop na Pagsulat

A manual on Filipino spelling rules published in 2013 by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino under Chairman Virgilio S. Almario.

Virgilio S. Almario

Chairman of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino who published the Manwal sa Masinop na Pagsulat in 2013 and defined official language in 2014.

Article XIV, Section 6 (1987 Constitution)

Declares Filipino as the national language of the Philippines, which must be further developed and enriched based on existing Philippine languages and other languages.

Article XIV, Section 7 (1987 Constitution)

States that for communication and instruction purposes, the official languages of the Philippines are Filipino and, until otherwise provided by law, English.

Wikang Pambansa (National Language)

A language or dialect specified by the Constitution that uniquely represents the national identity of a nation and facilitates mutual understanding.

Wikang Opisyal (Official Language)

As defined by Almario (2014), the legally mandated language for official communication and transactions within and outside government agencies.

Saligang Batas ng Biak-na-Bato noong 1897

Constitution that declared Tagalog as the official language of Filipinos due to the nationalistic unity fostered by propaganda literature.

Batas 74 noong 1901

Law enacted during the American period establishing English as the official language of the country.

Batas Komonwelt Blg. 570

Law designating 'Pilipino' as the official language of the Philippines starting July 4, 1946.

Wikang Panturo (Language of Instruction)

The official language designated for teaching and learning across different academic disciplines and educational levels.

K-12 Language Policy

Educational framework using the learner's native language (Mother Tongue) alongside Filipino for Grades K-3, English and Filipino for Grades 4-6, and subject-assigned media for Grades 7-10.

Auxiliary Language (Wikang Pantulong)

Regional languages or students' native languages authorized by Section 7, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution as secondary instructional media in regions.

Sulong Wikang Filipino: Edukasyong Pilipino, Para kanino?

A documentary film created by Det Neri focusing on Filipino language education.