On Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, President Ferdinand Marcos called on Filipinos to embrace the country’s national language.
“This occasion serves as an important reminder for us to love the Filipino language with all our hearts, acknowledging that the languages we have inherited showcase our remarkable identity as a people,” President Marcos said Wednesday in his message for the celebration of Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Month).
However, President Marcos noted that the celebration is more than just a reminder.
“Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa is also an invitation for us to continuously love and enrich our languages. Our literature is replete with works that deepen our love for the country and encourage the new generation to cherish what is uniquely ours,” he added.
Celebrating with the theme “Filipino: Wikang Magpapalaya” (Filipino: The Language That Liberates), President Marcos highlighted the significance of Presidential Proclamation No. 1041, issued in 1997, as vital in strengthening national unity.
“Among the benefits mentioned are the advantages of having a national language, its significant contribution to our country’s independence, and its power to open our eyes and minds to the importance, experiences, and capabilities of each individual,” he stated.
