2007-03-10 20:29:47 · 8 answers · asked by cosmo08 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
i've thought about this from all angles, and i can't think of any valid, legitimate, or practical reason why Spanish should be the official language. I'm curious: Are you playing devil's advocate in a debate? Or anticipating counterarguments?
Perhaps you should start by listing the reasons why Tagalog shouldn't be the official language. Then you can brainstorm reasons why Spanish would best fill any voids. But I honestly dont see your proposition as finding any strong support.
Good luck though!
2007-03-10 20:41:32 · answer #1 · answered by downlo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason to make it Spanish the official language. Yes, the language is largely influenced by the Spanish language but it is not the same language at all. For the misinformed, Filipino is the official language not Tagalog which is one of the dialects of the country.
2007-03-12 04:11:35 · answer #2 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To alienate it's people. That what they get for years of Spanish occupation then to be ruled by the U.S. Why let them speak Tagalog(which is half Spanish anyways).
2007-03-11 05:35:44 · answer #3 · answered by King Rao 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would be in the Filipinos' best interest - for the sake of communication amongst themselves and with the outside world. And besides, you don't really think that the iliano/cebuano speakers are going to cave in to the Tagalog plurality, do you?
2007-03-11 05:35:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
this isn't one there not Spanish that's like saying we have to learn Spanish in america
2007-03-11 05:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So they can communicate with Americans after the next ten years or so.
2007-03-11 05:58:46 · answer #6 · answered by bumppo 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
filipinos like to subtitue letters with p.. it is inherited
2007-03-11 05:37:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because if they don't Spain will nuke them?
2007-03-11 05:32:23 · answer #8 · answered by Nehru 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋