Yes, life in the Philippines is different from centuries earlier, and it has become more modern. However, being a Filipino is still something to be proud of.

These languages have their own distinct set of words, grammatical rules, and manner of usage. They aren’t just the regional variety of Filipino, they’re a language of their own.

Tagalog is one of the country's major languages, while Filipino is the official language of the Philippines; however, they are often used interchangeably, with the two considered to be the same thing.

“Different Filipino languages provide connections to our cultural heritage and enables us to have a deeper understanding about our identity and historical roots.

This weekend, numerous linguists from all over the world will converge at the CSB International Conference Center in Malate, Manila, to discuss the status of Filipino as a global language.

Learning the native language is a bridge to one’s identity. Ms Loyola shares parents can support their children’s bilingual development through play. 'Usapang Parental' is SBS Filipino's ...