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What is the National Language of the Philippines? The national language of the Philippines is Filipino, which is Tagalog-based. Article 14 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that: Article XIV Language Subject to provisions of law and as the Congress may
deem appropriate, the Government shall take steps to initiate and sustain
the use of Filipino as a medium of official communication and as language
of instruction in the educational system. Sec. 7. For purposes of communication
and instruction, the official languages of the Philippines are Filipino
and, until otherwise provided by law, English. The regional languages are the auxiliary official languages
in the regions and shall serve as auxiliary media of instruction therein. Spanish and Arabic shall be promoted on a voluntary
and optional basis. Sec. 8. This constitution shall be
promulgated in Filipino and English and shall be translated into major
regional languages, Arabic, & Spanish. Sec. 9. The Congress shall establish
a national language commission composed of representatives of various
regions and disciplines which shall undertake, coordinate, and promote
researches for the development, propagation, and preservation of Filipino
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