CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS IN THE PRELATURE OF

INFANTA MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE OF CASIGURAN, Inc.

3204 CASIGURAN, AURORA

WRITTTEN REPORT IN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS AND

POLICIES IN MULTILINGUAL SOCIETIES (EL104)

MRS, CARLA JOY T. PALARIS

(INSTRUCTRESS)

FRANCIA MAE A. BATO

(REPORTER)
TOPIC: LANGUAGE SITUATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

LANGUAGE DIVERSITY
- The Philippines is a linguistically diverse country, with over 183
languages spoken across its various regions. However,Filipino and
English are the official languages.

FILIPINO LANGUAGE
-Filipino, based on Tagalog is the national language and serves as
the Lingua Franca, spoken by the majority of Filipinos. It is used in
government, education, media, and everyday communication.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
-English is widely used in business, education, government, and
the media. It is considered a prestige language and is often used in
formal settings and official documents. Many Filipinos are proficient
in English, making an important tool for international
communication and trade.

REGIONAL LANGUAGES
-Besides Filipino and the English, there are numerous regional
languages spoken throughout the Philippines. Some of the prominent
ones include Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Waray, and Bicolano.
These languages are spoken at home and within local communities,
contributing to the country’s rich linguistic heritage.

LANGUAGE POLICY
-The Philippine government recognizes and promotes the use of
Filipino, as the national language to foster unity and identity among
Filipinos. However, it also acknowledges the importance of English
proficiency for global competitiveness. Efforts are made to preserve
and promote regional languages through education and cultural
initiatives.

CHALLENGES
-Despite the diversity of languages, there are challenges in
language education, including limited resources for teaching regional
languages and disparities in access to quality education across
regions. There is also a concern about the potential erosion of
indigenous languages due to globalization and the dominance of
Filipino and English.