PBBM cites role of Filipino language in uniting, transforming PH

FILE: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his second State of the Nation Address at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on Monday (July 24, 2023). (Photo by Joey Razon via Philippine News Agency/Facebook)

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday emphasized the importance of promoting the Filipino language as it helps in facilitating development in the country.

In his Buwan ng Wika Pambansa message, Marcos said the use of the national language is vital in advancing the goal of transforming the Philippines into a more united and prosperous nation.

“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 karunugan sa bawat henerasyon (This time, let’s pay attention to 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),” he said.

“Sa pamamagitan ng wikang Filipino, ating ilahad ang mga kuwento at karanasang magiging matibay na saligan ng ating pag-unlad (Through the Filipino language, let us tell the stories and experiences that will be the solid foundation of our development),” he added.

Marcos said the use of the Filipino language plays an important role in shaping the country’s heritage and culture.

He urged Filipinos to show their love for the country in their own way by promoting the national language.

“Higit isang taon na ang lumipas mula nang maramdaman natin ang tamis ng tagumpay at alab ng ating pagkakaisa sa gitna ng mga pagsubok na ating kinahaharap (More than a year has passed since we felt the sweetness of victory and the flame of our unity in the midst of the challenges we are facing),” Marcos said.

“Bilang mga Pilipino, ating yakapin ang diwa ng pagkakaisa at pagiging makabayan sa ating patuloy na pagpanday ng ating inaasam na dalisay na kinabukasan (As Filipinos, let’s embrace the spirit of unity and patriotism as we continue to chart our future).”

By virtue of Proclamation 1041 signed in 1997, Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa is celebrated in August of every year.

Buwan ng Wika highlights the importance of Philippine languages in promoting communication, understanding, unity and progress in the country.

This year’s celebration carries the theme “Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika: Wika ng Kapayapaan, Seguridad, at Ingklusibong Pagpapatupad ng Katarungang Panlipunan.”