LOL! Very funny!

I am a big supporter of preserving all Philippine languages as well as keeping the distinction between Old Tagalog (origins to 1937-46) and the abomination that we call Pilipino (1961-87) but also push the importance of having a unifying National language. I understand that Ilocanos and other language groups don't like the idea of Tagalog (1946-61) as a base for Pilipino. The arrogance of us Tagalogs to push our own language upon others is appalling indeed, but please truly consider the advantages of a National Language as well as the ease of use of Filipino (which is practically the easiest and most adaptable, and quickest to learn among the languages in the archipelago - structure wise and method wise - it's the "Idiot's guide to the Filipino language" or the "Tagalog Lite Version" so to speak.)

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Tagalog = the native language in the Katagalogan region, uses 21 letters (16 consonants, 5 vowels), the national language or wikang pambansâ of the Philippines, 1937. This was made official upon the Philippines' restoration of independence from the United States on July 4, 1946.

Pilipino = the national language 1961-87. Based on Tagalog, used "pilipinized" (spelled & made to sound Tagalog) Spanish & English words. uses 21 letters (16 consonants, 5 vowels)

Filipino = the revised national language since 1987. Based on Tagalog, uses foreign, modern, & technical words "as-is" as well as accepting everyday street slang & loan words from other dialects and regional languages in the Philippines, using 28 letters from Spanish and English alphabets.

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piols, inge ako permission na i butang link ani sa akong journal *advertise*

since naay point ug naa jud ma tamaan ani hahahahah

*faves*

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But tell me Nordenx, do we really need a "National" language? Do we really need another lingua franca like english to be taught in our schools?Cultural and Lingual homogenity brings unity only if it is genuine, not imposed(e.g. soviet union). we are not Japan, in which nearly all people speak one language...no, we are more like India, myriads of languages and cultures coexisting. If only people could understand that and embrace our true tribal selves, than to follow Rizal's western dream of homogenity. sigh, I know this argument is sadly overdue, since the Philippines now is so saturated in Filipino that the young generation is beginning to forget their ancestral language in favor for the more hip and glamorous Filipino. after all, Bisaya,Waray,Chavacano,Hiligaynon,Maranao,Tausug,Ilokano and many others are now just dialects, as dictated in the phil.constitution and that these 'dialects' now merely serves as auxillary media for those who are not yet learned in Filipino...

I know I am fighting a losing battle...but if I won't stand up for my mother tongue, who will? surely not the pilipinized youth after me.

ok.

just slap me when i get hysterical ok?heheheh

good point.. ^^

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You said it right - Cultural and Lingual homogeneity brings unity only if it is genuine, not imposed. But please also consider - Cultural and Lingual homogeneity can only be achieved if we genuinely unite as a people of a nation and fully agree upon a true national harmony. With the current state of affairs and attitudes, this is almost impossible to ever happen. The problem with the Philippines (as I see it, IMHO) is not only the people in power that corrupts everything, it's also the attitudes of the masses that lets corruption happen (they complain but never does anything effective). However, I digress - I don't want to be all political. I'd like to see more local governments, advocacy groups, and even private non-profits etc. to be more proactive in preserving and keeping local or regional cultures alive through education and public projects. Doing so without promoting attitudes of division or dominant fractions, teaching the uniqueness and pride of their tribal heritage without counter minding nationalism and the importance of unity. To teach the children to be multilingual is hard, but not impossible - in the end, the children becomes a much better person and a proud Filipino Citizen as well a culturally conscious individual. But, we know that this argument is sadly passed due, we have no more control over the pop culture and the all-too-effective ineffective government policies that were put in place.

Ang hindi magmahal sa sariling wika... the whole phrase by Dr. Rizal should've been reprinted and redistributed in several Philippine languages and dialects of.

I applaud you for standing up for your mother tongue. I just want you know that I do not want to impose Filipino upon non-Tagalogs, I do not want non-Tagalogs to drop their language and culture, I just want everyone to learn about everyone's culture and language and be a one strong nation. When non-Tagalogs sacrifice a bit of effort to learn Filipino without forgetting their own language and culture - they will be better than those arrogant Tagalogs who already lost Old Tagalog and are unwilling to learn other languages and cultures of their own nation. I want for my fellow Tagalogs to learn more and be respectful about our fellow islanders, highlanders, and mainlanders - all the different cultures in our country that make us such a rich and colorful culture. I want Tagalogs to sacrifice a bit of effort to learn how to appreciate our heritage without arrogance. I want for all citizens to take it upon themselves to improve themselves by learning English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and other major foreign languages (even if it's just the basics) and other cultures of the world and be aware of the world outside of their own - to be respectful - to be successful in the globalization that is inevitably the future of humanity. This is a tall order, I know - it's a pipe-dream. ...but for a moment I can dream.

Also, the fact that this image is made in paint makes it even the more poignant a statement and special in its own right. This is an excellent piece despite my arguments about its content. I do respect the message it conveys, and I do find humor behind the sarcasm and appreciate it for its candor. Thank you for it, Kababayan.

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mao kinahanglan madungog pud ang missing filemon ug mga lain nga banda nga bisaya sa opm hit charts. -.-

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