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4 days ago · President Manuel L. Quezon then, on December 30, 1937, proclaimed the selection of the Tagalog language to be used as the basis for the evolution and adoption of the national language of the Philippines. In 1939, President Quezon renamed the proposed Tagalog-based national language as Wikang Pambansâ (national language).
- 28 million (2022), 82 million total speakers (2022)
May 2, 2024 · The Birth of Filipino as the Philippines’ National Language. In 1935, the Philippine Constitution declared that the national language would be based on Tagalog. The goal was to create a lingua franca for communication and education. Tagalog was chosen due to its widespread usage and cultural significance.
6 days ago · In 1959, Tagalog, with its widespread usage, was selected as the basis for the Filipino language, which was adopted as the national language of the Philippines. This decision aimed to foster unity and create a common linguistic identity among the diverse population of the country.
Apr 25, 2024 · The national language of the Philippines is Filipino, based on the standardized variety of Tagalog. The Philippines is a linguistically diverse country with over 175 living languages. Tagalog, one of the major languages in the Philippines, has its origins in the endonym “taga-ilog.”
May 1, 2024 · In the 1930s, the Philippines wanted its own national language. Many people in Manila spoke Tagalog, so it was considered for the national language, but others disagreed because Tagalog was spoken little outside Manila. In the 1970s, the idea of having a national language emerged again.
Apr 29, 2024 · I still remember the day I first set foot in the Philippines, eager to immerse myself in the vibrant culture and rich linguistic tapestry of this archipelagic
