On Buwan ng Wika, Marcos urges Filipinos to take part in 'intellectualization' of national language

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (C) stands beside Vice President Sara Duterte (L) in a traditional dress after he delivered his first State of the Nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, suburban Manila on July 25, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — For the celebration of Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to take part in the "intellectualization" of the Filipino language. 

In his Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa message, the chief executive said this was to move away from the notion that speaking in English is a standard of intelligence. 

"Inaasahan ang bawat isa na makilahok sa intelektuwalisasyon ng Filipino, nang sa gayon ay mabago na sa ating kamalayan na ang pagsasalita ng banyagang wika ay hindi ang natatanging pamantayan ng karunungan," Marcos said. 

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