THE Philippines celebrates Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa in August, which is also known as Buwan ng Wika or Linggo ng Wika. It is a month-long event that aims to promote Filipino, the national language of the country. The goal of the month-long celebration is to convey to the global audience the value of Filipino as the country’s official language and the pride that the Filipino people take in it.
August was selected because August 19 is the birthday of the late President of the Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon, who is also known as the “Father of the National Language.” In 1935, during the Commonwealth era, he began taking major steps toward the establishment of a national language in the country. A language derived from Tagalog was recognized as the official dialect in 1946, eleven years after it was officially adopted.
In 2024, the theme for the month-long celebration, “Filipino, Wikang Mapaglaya.”, emphasized on the importance of the Filipino language to make this country more productive, where the Filipino citizens are empowered. Ubay 2 East District, in DepD SDO, joins the celebration. A “Lakan and Lakambini” pageant. The attire of the participants were made of indigenous materials to depict Filipino culture. The culmation activity was not only participated in by DepEd teaching and non-teaching personnel, but the presidents, officers, and members of the Parent-Teacher Association led by PTA President Junebern Meyor.
Featured presentations were from Tintinan Integrated School Teaching Force (elementary and secondary levels), the Ukulele Ensemble of Cagting Elementary School trained by Maridel Meyor PhD, the “Suog de Ubay” trained by Randy Paderog with the full support of their school head, Lorna C. Boc; a dance number from Ubay II Central Elementary School with their school principal Josephine S. Boyboy PhD. Shania Kate Nogales, performed a song number.
The newly-created Ubay II District Teachers Chorale, with their trainer, Mr. Romeo Marino, led the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the Bohol Hymn. A Filipino song number was also performed by them.
A very colorful dance presentation, “Mga Kinaham ni Lolo, choreographed by Mhel A. Mendez, TIS School In-charge, was performed by very competent, dedicated, and talented school leaders. CESP Josephine S. Boyboy PhD, gave her closing remarks.
Juagdan Head Teacher Nida A. Alacida and Tintinan Integrated School Officer In-charge Melencio D. Bucio, hosted the Ubay 2 District Buwan ng Wika 2024 Culmination.
