Aralin 6-8: Kasaysayan ng Wikang Pambansa SHS Grade 11 MELCs

History of the National Language

Overview of the Video Content

• This video explores the history and development of the national language in the Philippines, focusing on significant events and legislation that shaped its evolution.

• The discussion includes various opinions and perspectives regarding the national language, highlighting its importance in Filipino identity.

Key Historical Events

• Recognition of Tagalog: On November 1, 1997, Tagalog was officially recognized as a national language under Republic Act No. 7104.

• Philippine Commission's Act: In 1901, the Philippine Commission implemented Act No. 74 mandating English as the medium of instruction in schools across the country.

• Commonwealth Act No. 577: Enacted in 1931, this law allowed for vernacular languages to be used as mediums of instruction from school year 1932 to 1933.

Legislative Developments

• Constitutional Mandate (1935): Article XIV, Section 3 established a framework for developing a national language based on existing native languages in the Philippines.

• Commonwealth Act No. 184 (1936): This act initiated studies on indigenous languages to determine which would serve as a basis for the national language.

Criteria for Language Selection

• The selection criteria included:

• Widespread use among Filipinos.

• Significant literary contributions.

• Development potential and ease of learning for Filipinos.

• Similarity with other languages spoken in the region.

Educational Policies and Implementation

• Executive Order No. 263 (1940): Directed the publication of dictionaries and grammar books for Tagalog-English to facilitate teaching at various educational levels starting from fourth grade onwards.

• Official Languages Recognition (1943): The Laurel Constitution recognized both Tagalog and Nihongo as official languages during Japanese occupation, promoting their use in government communications.

Continued Evolution Post-Independence

• In February 1956, revisions were made to include Filipino education within school curricula alongside English instruction from elementary levels onward.

• By October 1967, all government offices were mandated to use Filipino names on official documents and signage under Executive Order No. 96 issued by President Marcos.

Recent Developments

• The Bilingual Education Policy was implemented through DepEd Orders starting from August 1987 emphasizing Filipino alongside English across all educational levels while adapting local dialect influences into teaching methodologies.( t =427 s)

• As defined by a commission in May 2013, Filipino is described as a living language evolving through daily usage across diverse contexts throughout the archipelago.( t =460 s)

This structured overview captures key moments and legislative actions that have influenced the development of the national language in the Philippines while providing timestamps for easy reference back to specific parts of the video content.