[Audio] What is the national language? The national language is an essential aspect of a nation's unity and identity. It serves as a means of communication for citizens who speak various native languages, as well as for important national affairs such as education, law, and government. The National Language has three main goals: Unity, expression of culture, and development. It aims to unify the entire country through a common language, showcase the nation's history, literature and pride, and contribute to the growth of education, media, law, science, and technology. Significant dates related to the establishment of the National Language include: November 13, 1936, where the Congress passed Commonwealth Act No. 184, creating the Institute of National Language with the duty to study the languages used in the Philippines and develop a dominant native language with rich literature and widespread usage; January 12, 1937, where President Manuel L. Quezon appointed members of the Institute according to Commonwealth Act No. 184; November 9, 1937, where the Institute declared Tagalog as the basis for the National Language; December 30, 1937, where President Quezon issued Executive Order No. 134 stating Tagalog as the basis for the National Language; and April 1, 1940, where President Quezon authorized the publication of a Tagalog-English dictionary and grammar book through Executive Order No. 263..
[Audio] The Filipino language not only serves as a form of communication, but also represents the unity and identity of our nation. It is used to promote understanding and harmony among people with different native languages, and is also the official language for national communication, education, laws, and government. The development of our national language is a result of its purpose to unite the nation and showcase our culture and history. It also plays a crucial role in our progress and development, being used in various fields such as education, media, laws, science, and technology. In 1936, the Congress passed Commonwealth Act No. 184, which established the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Institute) with the responsibility to study and develop the languages used in the Philippines. This institute was tasked to choose a native language that is widely used in literature and spoken by the majority. On January 12, 1937, President Quezon appointed members of the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa, as per the Commonwealth Act No. 184, Section 1. However, out of the seven appointed members, only five were able to fulfill their duties, leading President Quezon to appoint additional members from different regions of the country. On November 9, 1937, the Surian released a resolution stating that Tagalog is the most suitable dialect in accordance with the requirements of the Commonwealth Act No. 184 and will serve as the basis for the national language of the Philippines. On December 30, 1937, Executive Order No. 134 was released, stating that Tagalog will be the foundation of our national language. Finally, on April 1, 1940, President Quezon issued Executive Order No. 263, authorizing the publication of a Tagalog-English dictionary and grammar book. This solidified the use of Tagalog as the national language, known today as Filipino, our official language..
[Audio] The national language, also known as the language that represents the unity and identity of a country, is used for communication among citizens with diverse native tongues and in national communication, education, law, and government. Its objective is threefold: unity, expressing culture, and progress. To achieve this, the Congress enacted Commonwealth Act No.184 in 1936, creating the Institute of National Language with the responsibility to study the languages used in the Philippines, strengthen and develop native languages, and choose a native language with the most developed and richest literature used by the majority. In line with this, President Manuel L. Quezon appointed members of the Institute of National Language on January 12, 1937. However, two appointed members did not serve, so the President appointed additional ones. The members of the Institute came from different islands of the country. On November 9, 1937, the Institute issued a resolution stating that Tagalog fulfills the requirements of Commonwealth Act No. 184 and will be the basis for the national language of the Philippines. This was further reinforced by Executive Order No. 134 issued on December 30, 1937, which declared Tagalog as the basis for the national language. Finally, on April 1, 1940, President Quezon issued Executive Order No. 263, authorizing the publication of a Tagalog-English dictionary and grammar guide..
[Audio] The history of our national language is a representation of unity and identity of our country, serving as a means of communication for citizens with different native languages. It is also used in national communication, education, law, and government, with the aim of uniting and expressing the culture, development, and progress of our nation. On November 13, 1936, the Congress passed Commonwealth Act No. 184, establishing the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa to study the languages used in the Philippines and strengthen the existing native languages. President Manuel L. Quezon appointed seven members to the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa on January 12, 1937, and later added more members to the team. The members came from different regions of the country. In November 9, 1937, the Surian declared through a resolution that Tagalog would be the basis of our national language in accordance with Commonwealth Act No. 184. On December 30, 1937, Executive Order No. 134 declared that the national language would be based on Tagalog. President Quezon then issued Executive Order No. 263 on April 1, 1940, ordering the publication of a dictionary and grammar book for Tagalog and English..
[Audio] Today, we will be discussing the history of our national language, or what we call "wikang pambansa". This language represents the unity and identity of our country and is used for communication between people of different native languages. It also serves as the language of national communication, education, laws, and government. The aim of our national language is threefold. Firstly, it promotes unity by providing a common language for communication throughout the entire nation. Secondly, it serves as a means to express our culture and identity, showcasing our history, literature, and national pride. Finally, it contributes to progress and development by being used in education, media, laws, science, and technology. Let's take a look at some important dates and laws that contributed to the development of our national language. On November 13, 1936, Congress passed Commonwealth Act Number 184, creating the Institute of National Language. This gave the institute the authority and duty to undertake the study of languages used in the Philippines, to strengthen and develop existing native languages, and to select the most developed and richest native language for use in literature and popular usage. On January 12, 1937, President Manuel L. Quezon appointed members to the Institute of National Language, representing the diversity of our country. Then, on November 9, 1937, the Institute declared Tagalog as the dialect that best represents the provisions of Commonwealth Act Number 184 and will serve as the basis for our national language. On December 30, 1937, Executive Order Number 134 was issued, stating that Tagalog will be the basis of our national language. Finally, on April 1, 1940, President Quezon signed Executive Order Number 263, which authorized the publication of a Tagalog-English dictionary and grammar book. This concludes our discussion on the beginnings of our national language. We will continue to explore the history and significance of our language in our next session..
[Audio] The National Language is an important part of the identity and unity of a country. It is the language used for people from different native languages to understand each other, and it is also used for national communication, education, law, and government. The purpose of the National Language is to unite the citizens by providing a common language. It also expresses our culture and history, and demonstrates our patriotism. On November 13, 1936, the Congress passed Commonwealth Act No. 184 which established the National Language Institute with the power and duty to fulfill its role. The National Language Institute has three main objectives: first, to study and expand the existing languages in the Philippines; second, to develop and promote native languages; and lastly, to choose a language with the most advanced and rich literature and widely used by the majority. On January 12, 1937, President Manuel L. Quezon appointed seven members of the National Language Institute according to Commonwealth Act No. 184, Section 1. However, due to some members not fulfilling their duties, the president ordered the search for additional members. The members of the institute came from different parts of the Philippines, showing unity in valuing our national language. On November 9, 1937, the institute released a resolution stating that Tagalog will be the basis of the Philippine National Language, in accordance with Commonwealth Act No. 184. On December 30, 1937, Executive Order No. 134 was also released, declaring that the basis of the National Language is Tagalog. This way, on April 1, 1940, President Quezon issued Executive Order No. 263 that mandated the publication of a Tagalog-English dictionary and a Tagalog grammar book. Through this, the use and value of our national language was further strengthened and expanded. In the next slides, we will discuss the other important dates and laws that solidified our National Language and how it contributed to the progress of our country..
[Audio] We will now discuss the history and important dates that led to the creation of our national language, the Wikang Pambansa. This language serves as a unifying force for our nation, allowing communication between citizens with different native languages and being used in various aspects of national life such as communication, education, law, and government. The three main purposes of the Wikang Pambansa are to promote unity, preserve our culture and contribute to progress. It was established on November 13, 1936 through Commonwealth Act No. 184, which created the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Institute). The institute's main responsibilities were to study and develop the languages in the Philippines, strengthen existing native languages, and choose the most developed and rich literary tradition of a native language to be used by the majority. On January 12, 1937, President Manuel L. Quezon appointed the members of the SWP, originally seven in number but later on increased with the inclusion of members from different regions of the country. On November 9, 1937, the SWP declared Tagalog as the dialect that best represents Commonwealth Act No. 184 and will serve as the basis for the national language. This was further supported by Executive Order No.134 issued on December 30, 1937, which stated that Tagalog would be the basis for the national language. To further promote the use of the national language, President Quezon authorized the publication of a Tagalog-English dictionary and grammar guide through Executive Order No. 263 on April 1, 1940. These dates and events signify the beginning of our national language, the Wikang Pambansa, showcasing the efforts made to promote unity, preserve our culture, and contribute to our progress as a nation. We will now proceed to slide number 8..
[Audio] This presentation will discuss the origins of our national language and the key dates and laws that contributed to its establishment. The national language represents the unity and identity of our country, serving as a means of communication among people with different native languages and used in various aspects of national life such as education, laws, and government. Its main objectives are unity, cultural expression, and progress, providing a common language for the entire country and promoting national pride. The Institute of the National Language was created by Commonwealth Act No. 184 on November 13, 1936. It was responsible for studying and developing the languages used in the Philippines, strengthening and enriching native languages, and selecting one language with the most developed literature for national use. On January 12, 1937, President Quezon appointed the members of the Institute, with two additional members later appointed. These members came from different islands of the country. On November 9, 1937, the Institute passed a resolution declaring Tagalog as the basis for the national language, as stated in Commonwealth Act No. 184. On December 30, 1937, Presidential Executive Order No. 134 was issued, officially declaring Tagalog as the basis for the national language. President Quezon also authorized the publication of a Tagalog-English dictionary and grammar book through Presidential Executive Order No. 263 on April 1, 1940. These key dates and laws were crucial in the development and establishment of our national language, which unifies us as a nation. Thank you for watching..
[Audio] The national language holds a crucial role in representing a nation's unity and identity. It serves as a medium of communication for individuals with different native languages and is utilized in national communication, education, laws, and governance. The primary objectives of the national language are: 1. Unity - Providing a common language for communication throughout the entire country. 2. Cultural expression - Acting as a platform for history, literature, and national pride. 3. Development - Utilized in education, media, laws, science, and technology. Notable Dates and Laws: November 13 - The Congress passed the Commonwealth Act No. 184, which established the Institute of National Language with the authority and responsibility to: 1) Study all languages used in the Philippines, 2) Strengthen and develop existing native languages, and 3) Choose a native language with the most advanced and rich literature, widely used by the people. January 12, 1937 - President Manuel L. Quezon designated the members of the Institute of National Language according to the Commonwealth Act No. 184, Section 1. Although seven members were appointed, only five served, and two additional members were later named. The members hailed from different islands in the Philippines. November 9, 1937 - The Institute declared Tagalog as the dialect that meets the requirements of the Commonwealth Act No. 184 and will be the foundation of the national language of the Philippines. December 30 - Executive Order No. 134 was released, stating that the national language will be based on Tagalog. April 1, 1940 - President Quezon issued Executive Order No. 263, which authorized the publication of the Tagalog-English dictionary and grammar book. This marked the start of the journey towards establishing the national language, and since then, the national language has evolved and progressed to mirror the rich diversity and culture of our country. Let us continue to uphold and embrace our national language, the language that unites and represents us as a nation..