what is philippine history in language?

Answer 1

To trace the complete history (or development) of the Philippiine languages would take a full year university course. the "bottom line is that the many native languages spoken today in the Philippines is the result of the invasion and occupation of the Philippine Islands by many different countries and cultures, over many, many years. Although the Spanish influence seems most ;pronounced, it is but one of many historical language influences here.

Today there are at least 74 native languages spoken in various parts of the Philippines. The major ones of these are Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilokano, Hiligaynon, Northern Bikol, Southern Bikol, Kapampangan, and Waray-Waray.

In addition, there are at least 171 dialects.

But visitors who speak English will be happy to find that English is often spoken in metro Manila, Cebu, and some of the other major cities and tourist destinations.

Answer 2

For more than three centuries, dating to the beginning of the country, Spanish was the official language of the country. After the Spanish-American War of 1898, Spanish was reaffirmed as the official language in the 1899 Malolos Constitution.

Under the U.S. occupation and regime, English began to be taught in schools. By 1901, public education was institutionalized, with English serving as the medium of instruction. Around 600 educators who arrived in that year aboard the S.S. Thomas replaced the soldiers who also functioned as teachers (called "Thomasites"). The 1935 Constitution added English as an official language alongside Spanish. A provision in this constitution also called for Congress to "take steps toward the development and adoption of a common national language based on one of the existing native languages." On November 12, 1937, the First National Assembly created the National Language Institute. President Manuel L. Quezon appointed native Waray-Waray speaker Jaime C. De Veyra to chair a committee of speakers of other regional languages. Their aim was to select a national language among the other regional languages. Ultimately, Tagalog was chosen on December 31, 1937.

Although the teaching of the national language in schools began in 1940, Tagalog was not made an official language until the restoration of its independence on July 4, 1946. In 1961, the national language was referred to as Pilipino rather than Tagalog.

The 1973 Constitution under the Marcos administration, retained English and Pilipino as official languages, however Spanish was not. There was another provision stating that the National Assembly should "take steps towards the development and formal adoption of a common national language to be known as Filipino."

The present constitution, ratified in 1987, stated that Filipino and English are both the official languages of the country. Filipino also had the distinction of being a national language that was to be "developed and enriched on the basis of existing Philippine and other languages." Although not explicitly stated in the constitution, Filipino is in practice almost completely composed of the Tagalog as spoken in Manila, however, organizations such as the University of the Philippines began publishing dictionaries such as the UP Diksyonaryong Filipino in which words from various Philippine languages were also included. The constitution also made mention of Spanish and Arabic, both of which are to be promoted on a voluntary and optional basis; in reality, virtually nothing is being done to this end.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_languages

Answer 3

Of course we are. Don't jinx it though. I think in general Filipinos are very honest people, but there is always one to spoil it eventually. @Cali d - He has been tested though, several times passed everyone. Once he was even re-tested (I think they lost the sample or something) and Pacquiao was caught completely unawares that he had to take that test. It was just a week or so before his fight. He passed it. Pacquiao is VERY clean. But he had since blamed the test so close to fight night for his weakness. He might be wrong. But he is willing to be tested 3 times, and up to 14 days before the fight. I'm sure you know how steroids work. How much of a benefit do you think that window of 14 days is? And don't forget he would be tested right after the fight as well, so that 14 day window is actually even smaller. However, I am in favor of Pacquiao taking the test up to the ringing of the bell. Just because its fun to see what new demand team Mayweather would have if he does so. :-) But in seriousness, I want him to take the test because I'm sure he's clean. So why give the opponent a window he isn't going to use? Also, I've read a recent article that allowed for a very expensive urine test for that drug that they said could only be seen through blood tests. If that is true, then all the blood test issue is now moot. No reason anymore for it to continue.

Answer 4

You mean history of philippine language?
Philippines had been colonized by spanish,and many other countries came to philippines,and they stay in difft. part of the country.that's why many language added to philippine language that is from other countries.
Spanish have the most influence in phil' language.

Answer 5

the fillapines got its name from king fillipa of spain who invaded and named it after himself,so the spanish language has had an influence on the origanal asian,so now there are severall languages spoken

Answer 6

rephrase question.
you mean history of philippine language?
better questions get better answers.

Answer 7

all i know that it has aborigine origin and then the spanish conquistadores came around and changed the language.... other languages havent been altered too much....the country has hundreds of dialects...

Answer 8

sure