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Language of Instruction

The document discusses provisions around language of instruction in the 1987 Philippine Constitution. It states that the national language is Filipino and it shall continue to be developed based on existing Philippine languages. It also says that the government shall take steps to promote the use of Filipino as the medium of official communication and language of instruction in the educational system. Additionally, the official languages of the country are Filipino and English, with regional languages serving as auxiliary languages regionally, including for instructional purposes. The contention notes that in non-Tagalog areas, Filipino is actually the second language.

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Language of Instruction

The document discusses provisions around language of instruction in the 1987 Philippine Constitution. It states that the national language is Filipino and it shall continue to be developed based on existing Philippine languages. It also says that the government shall take steps to promote the use of Filipino as the medium of official communication and language of instruction in the educational system. Additionally, the official languages of the country are Filipino and English, with regional languages serving as auxiliary languages regionally, including for instructional purposes. The contention notes that in non-Tagalog areas, Filipino is actually the second language.

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Language of Instruction: Pertinent Provisions in the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines Sec. 6, Art.

14 The national language of the Philippines is Filipino. As it evolves, it shall be further developed and enriched on the basis of existing Philippine and other languages. Subject to provisions of law and as the Congress may deem appropriate, the Government shall take steps to initiate and sustain the use of Filipino as a medium of official communication and as language of instruction in the educational system. Sec. 7 For the purpose of communication and instruction, the official languages of the Philippines are Filipino and until otherwise provided by law, English. The regional languages are the auxiliary official languages in the regions and shall serve as auxiliary media of instruction therein. Contention: Filipino is actually only the second language in non-Tagalog areas.

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