In 1997, President Fidel V. Ramos changed the duration of the observance from one week to one month. Thus, the name of the annual observance was changed to Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, or Buwan ng Wika.

Benedict said in the caption. “Maligayang Buwan ng Wika!” In May, Benedict made headlines when he announced that he is now a father to an adorable baby boy.

As the nation celebrates Buwan ng Wika, it brings to mind how every generation introduces new vernacular and colloquialisms to casual speech. In this age of texting punctuated by emojis, the ...

THE essence of language is not just to communicate but how it captures the worldview and values of its speakers. For Filipinos, Buwan ng Wika this August is an opportune time to reflect on how the ...

The National Language Month, or “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa” is celebrated in August pursuant to Proclamation No. 1041 signed by former President Fidel V. Ramos on July 15, 1997.