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🇵🇭 What’s Really Behind the Removal of Mother Tongue in Early Grades? In a groundbreaking move that has stirred both support and criticism, Republic Act No. 12027 discontinues the mandatory use of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) from Kindergarten to Grade 3 . But beyond the headlines, this decision marks a strategic policy shift in Philippine basic education—not just a linguistic one. Instead of simply debating whether kids should learn in Cebuano, Ilocano, or Tagalog, the real discussion now turns to access, equity, and effectiveness in foundational learning . This blog dives deeper into the academic and systemic rationale behind RA 12027, beyond language politics , offering a fresh lens to view the future of Philippine early education . 🧠 From Policy to Practice: Why RA 12027 Is Not a Simple Reversal While critics argue that this move reverses years of cultural preservation and inclusive pedagogy, RA 12027 actually recalibrates the system to priori...

Developing Filipino and Indigenous Languages: Historic Role in Nation-Building – National Language Month 2025 📜 Isang Makasaysayang Paggunita: Bakit Mahalaga ang Tema ng Buwan ng Wika 2025? Ang Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa 2025 ay higit pa sa taunang pagdiriwang—ito ay isang paggunita sa papel ng wika sa kasaysayan at pagkakakilanlan ng bansa . (National Language Month 2025 is more than an annual celebration—it is a reflection on the role of language in our country’s history and identity.) Sa temang "Ang Paglinang ng Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagbuo ng Bansa," binibigyang-diin ng pamahalaan, sa pangunguna ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) at ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon , ang mahalagang kontribusyon ng ating mga katutubong wika sa pagbuo ng isang matatag, inklusibo, at makabansang lipunan. (With the theme "Developing Filipino and Indigenous Languages: Historic Role in Nation-Building," the government—through the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino ...

When it comes to education, especially at the Grade 1 level, even the smallest spelling or typographical mistake can shape how children learn foundational concepts. In a recent teacher advisory released on 14 May 2025 , two sets of Filipino educational textbooks have been identified to contain various errors that require prompt attention. Ensuring these materials are corrected is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the learning process and promoting excellence in early childhood education. ✏️ Makabansa: Lahing Pilipino – Correcting the Basics of Filipino Identity 🇵🇭 The textbook titled Makabansa: Lahing Pilipino , printed in 2024 and published by Rex Bookstore, Inc. , has reported multiple spelling issues that could affect a young learner’s language development and comprehension . The following are key corrections that were advised: One notable error appears on Page 51 , where the term “ pamayaman ” should correctly be “Pamayanan” . The incorrect spelling alters the in...