Wikang Filipino; Tatak ng Pagka-Pilipino

       

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          Ang wika ay pamamaraan ng pag-iisip ng tao. "Kapwa kayo nakalimot na habang ang mga tao ay may sariling wika ay mayroon kayong kalayaan, tulad ng tao na malaya habang nakapag-iisip sa kanyang sarili.", sabi nga ni Simoun kay Basilio sa tanyag na nobelang El Filibusterismo ni Dr. Jose Rizal. Masasabi nga na tunay niyang pinahalagahan ang paggamit ng ating sariling wika, and wikang Filipino.

         Why do we need to have a uniform and own language if there are different languages already spoken by each ethnic group in our country? What is the essence of having this national language in our daily lives? How important is this in molding us into true Filipino citizens? So many questions asked yet it is not enough to give answers to these by just merely on writing, drawing, acting, singing or even dancing. The easiest way to express one's thoughts and feelings is through a verbal communication. 

         There are more or less than 110 languages and dialect that are being used in the Philippines. Some of these are the Cebuano, Ilocano, Bicolano, Ilonggo and Pampango. Because there are so many languages being used in our country, they had an agreement to choose one as our national language. Manuel L. Quezon said to make Tagalog as our national language and was approved and signed by thew former Pres. Fidel V. Ramos. The month of August then was said to be as the 'Buwan ng Wika'.

         Because of having a national language which is the Filipino, every island of the Philippines are becoming one in turning our dreams into reality. Every citizen has the right to express whatever it is in our minds which make us free. Using this language makes us true citizens of the Philippines. Let us never be ashamed of who and what we are. We are true Filipinos in our hearts, mind and souls.

The Beginning... (A Reflection for the 1st Quarter)

         They say that first grading is just the start and there are still three gradings that are next. Because of this statement, most of us tend to be just a happy-go-lucky kid not knowing that first grading is a part of our school year. Just because it's still the first doesn't mean we are not going to give our best.

         I admit that sometimes that idea is poisoning my mind and paralyzing my whole body to make a move. It's the reason why no matter how much I wanted to do a thing, myself can't just seem to have life. I didn't get high scores during quizzes. I don't even find time to take a glance at my notes. But that didn't make me hopeless because I had given my full support in the different activities of the TLE and STEP Club in the Nutrition Month Celebration. I joined several contests which somehow improved my skills and abilities.

         First should never be just first because first means beginning. And for every beginning is a start of a journey. A beginning is a part of our journey. So if we are looking forward for a bright ending, we must not doubt to start a light-filled beginning.

Insights

       President Benigno "Noynoy" Aguino III just deliveredbhis 4th State of the Nation Address last July 22. He said earlier, a week before delivering his SONA that soon we are going to hear from him the realmstatus of the country, which he just did.

       In his recent SONA, he summarized the projects and thenthings the administration had accomplished in the 4 yearsmof being in service, and themprojects that are still about to come. The projects stated were further elaborated by the presidentnto gove an answer to the doubtful minds of the Filipinos. The president had given his visions in making our country a better place to live in. And it is in our hands the power to pursue these visions and make it to reality as our mission. These problems which need urgent solutions couldn't all be seen by the president and given immediate response which is the reason why in his SONA, he encouraged us to work hand in hand.

       As a citizen of the country, I need not to put my hopes too high that President Aquino will accomplish everything he just stated in his SONA because it takes time for these economic and social problems to put and end in it. But I do wish that as he leave his position, he will leave also a legacy that is worth keeping and remembering.