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Spanish was the sole official language of the Philippines throughout its more than three centuries of Spanish rule, from the late 16th century to 1898, then a co-official language (with English) under its American rule, a status it retained (now alongside Filipino and English) after independence in 1946.
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Spanish was the official language of the country for more than three centuries under Spanish colonial rule, and became the lingua franca of the Philippines in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Jul 24, 2018 · Official Languages Spoken In The Philippines. During colonial rule, the official language of the islands was Spanish. Even after the territory was ceded to the US at the end of the 19th century, Spanish remained the lingua franca for another century or so.
- Amber Pariona
Jul 31, 2019 · The Philippines were under Spanish colonial rule for 300 years beginning in 1565, and during this time, Spanish was the official language (and remained the lingua franca even after it lost its official status).
Jul 11, 2022 · Is Spanish spoken in the Philippines? From 1565, the Philippines were under Spanish colonial administration for 300 years; Spanish was the official language during that time. According to the 1935 Constitution, Spanish was reinstated as an official language alongside English, but it was relegated to an “optional and voluntary language” in 1987.
Today, Spanish is no longer an official language in the Philippines, and its use has greatly decreased. According to a 2020 census, only about 400,000 Filipinos, or less than half a percent of the population, can speak Spanish well.
Spanish was the only official language of the Philippines for over 300 years when it was ruled by Spain, from the late 1500s to 1898. After that, it became a co-official language with English when the USA ruled the country.
