Buwan ng Wika' 2018 theme, official memo, poster and sample slogan
In the tradition of National Language month or 'Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa' 2018 celebration, the Department of Education (DepEd) through the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) released the memorandum containing the theme and poster. View also on this page the calendar of activities and sample slogans.READ & Download: DepEd Memo: Buwan ng Wika 2018
KWF leads the celebration with the theme "Filipino: Wika ng Saliksik." (Filipino: Language of Research).
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The 'Buwan ng Wika' celebration also highlights linguistic and cultural activities all over the country.
The month-long celebration will kick-off through a flag-raising activity in the first week of August 2018.
Note: Full details of the calendar of events for 'Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa' will be posted here once available.
The annual 'Buwan ng Wika' is pursuant to Proclamation 1041, signed by former President Fidel V. Ramos, which declares the national celebration of the National Language Month every August. Additionally, former President Manuel Quezon, considered the Father of the National Language, was born on August 19, 1878.
Usually, the objectives of 'Buwan ng Wika' celebration are the following:
1. "Wikang Pambansa, buklod ng mamamayan sa pagkakaisa tungo sa kaalaman, paglinang at kaunlaran ng buong bayan." - Sarah Mabansag Puno
2. "Wikang Filipino, tulay ng bansang naghahangad ng kapayapaan at nangangarap ng kaunlaran tungo sa mundong makabago." - Carlo Pastrana
3. "Wikang Filipino: pundasyon ng karunungan ng bawat mamamayang Pilipino."
4. "Magsaliksik, magbahagi at linangin ang wika ng umuunlad na bansa."
5. "Sariling wika'y duyan ng karunungan. Ating pagningasin tungo sa kaunlaran."
6. "Wikang Filipino ang mabisang daan upang matuklasan ang maraming kaalaman." - Shirley Pajaron Magtibay
7. "Wikang Filipino'y palaganapin, ito'y karunungan at kalinangan natin." - Nida Villaruel Samarita
8. "Wikang Filipino ugat ng karunungan na magsisilbing puno ng katatasan."- Jonric Villalobos
9. Put your slogan here - name (contribute)
We're encouraging our readers to contribute their own slogan by leaving a comment below.
DOWNLOAD BUWAN NG WIKA 2018 POSTER
The 'Buwan ng Wika' celebration also highlights linguistic and cultural activities all over the country.
The month-long celebration will kick-off through a flag-raising activity in the first week of August 2018.
Note: Full details of the calendar of events for 'Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa' will be posted here once available.
The annual 'Buwan ng Wika' is pursuant to Proclamation 1041, signed by former President Fidel V. Ramos, which declares the national celebration of the National Language Month every August. Additionally, former President Manuel Quezon, considered the Father of the National Language, was born on August 19, 1878.
Usually, the objectives of 'Buwan ng Wika' celebration are the following:
- Fully-implement Presidential Proclamation No. 1041
- Encourage all government agencies and private sectors to be part of programs that raise language and civic consciousness
- Show the importance of national language through the active participation in all activities related to 'Buwan ng Wika'
1. "Wikang Pambansa, buklod ng mamamayan sa pagkakaisa tungo sa kaalaman, paglinang at kaunlaran ng buong bayan." - Sarah Mabansag Puno
2. "Wikang Filipino, tulay ng bansang naghahangad ng kapayapaan at nangangarap ng kaunlaran tungo sa mundong makabago." - Carlo Pastrana
3. "Wikang Filipino: pundasyon ng karunungan ng bawat mamamayang Pilipino."
4. "Magsaliksik, magbahagi at linangin ang wika ng umuunlad na bansa."
5. "Sariling wika'y duyan ng karunungan. Ating pagningasin tungo sa kaunlaran."
6. "Wikang Filipino ang mabisang daan upang matuklasan ang maraming kaalaman." - Shirley Pajaron Magtibay
7. "Wikang Filipino'y palaganapin, ito'y karunungan at kalinangan natin." - Nida Villaruel Samarita
8. "Wikang Filipino ugat ng karunungan na magsisilbing puno ng katatasan."- Jonric Villalobos
9. Put your slogan here - name (contribute)
We're encouraging our readers to contribute their own slogan by leaving a comment below.