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  1. Dec 30, 2012 · It was the first time that a President spoke on air using Filipino, which was declared the Philippinesnational language by virtue of Executive Order No. 134 issued on December 30, 1937. Quezon ...

  2. The Department of Asian Studies offers Tagalog (Filipino) language instructions at various levels –beginning, intermediate, and advanced. A new course [Tagalog (Filipino) 1100] on the elements of language and culture has also been offered for the first time in the fall semester of 2016. The beginning courses involve thorough grounding in ...

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  4. Filipino (English: / ˌ f ɪ l ɪ ˈ p iː n oʊ / ⓘ, FIH-lih-PEE-noh; Wikang Filipino, [ˈwi.kɐŋ fi.liˈpi.no̞]) is a language under the Austronesian language family.It is the national language (Wikang pambansa / Pambansang wika) of the Philippines, and one of the two official languages (Wikang opisyal/Opisyal na wika) of the country, with English.

    • 28 million (2022), 82 million total speakers (2022)
    • Philippines
  5. Dec 27, 2013 · Did you know: National Language of the PH. Philippine Daily Inquirer / 12:32 AM December 27, 2013. On December 30, 1937, President Manuel L. Quezon announced that he had signed Executive Order No ...

  6. Jan 15, 2024 · January 15, 2024. The Filipino language traces its roots to ancient Austronesian settlers from Taiwan. Spanish colonization had a significant influence on the Filipino language, introducing Spanish loanwords and impacting syntax, grammar, and vocabulary. Tagalog, the basis for the Filipino language, emerged as a distinct language influenced by ...

  7. On December 31, 1937 President Manuel L. Quezon proclaimed “Tagalog” as the National Language of the Philippines. Tagalog has always been the language of Manila, even long before the Spaniards came. It was the language of the Revolution and the Katipunan - two incidents in Philippine history that have left us a heritage we all can be proud of.

  8. Jul 28, 2023 · As the national language of the Philippines, Tagalog plays a vital role in uniting a diverse archipelago of more than 7,000 islands. This article delves into the rich tapestry of Tagalog, exploring its ancient roots, the impact of colonial influences, and its journey toward becoming the language of unity and pride for the Filipino people.