PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. yesterday urged Filipinos to respect and promote the Filipino language and culture as the country celebrates Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa.
The President, in a message, emphasized the importance of the national language in promoting unity and love of the country.
“Sa pagkakataong ito, ating bigyang-pansin ang kapangyarihan ng wika hindi lamang sa pagbuo ng ating kaisipan at paraan ng komunikasyon, kundi pati na rin sa pagkintal ng ating patuloy na pagsulong at pagdala ng kolektibong karunungan sa bawat henerasyon. Sa pamamagitan ng wikang Filipino, ating ilahad ang mga kwento at karanasang magiging matibay na saligan ng ating pag-unlad (This time, let’s focus on the power of language not only in the development of our minds and means of communication, but also in enriching and advancing our collective knowledge to every generation. Through the Filipino language, let us share the stories and experiences that will become the solid foundation of our development),” he said.
Marcos urged everyone to show their love for the country in their own way and by promoting the Filipino language and culture.
He called on Filipinos to embrace the spirit of unity and nationalism as the country works towards a bright future.
Under Proclamation 1041, s. 1997, “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa” is observed from August 1-31.
The theme of this year’s celebration is “Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika: Wika ng Kapayapaan, Seguridad, at Ingklusibong Pagpapatupad ng Katarungang Panlipunan.”
