Philippine E-Journals

Language Use and Attitudes of Education Students in Bisaya-Speaking and Tagalog Communities

Noreen Enerio Pontillas | Janet C. Parpa

 

Abstract:

Multilingual Philippines depicts a complex array of linguistic phenomena. For one, the broad spectrum of language diversity found in the country creates strong regional loyalties. Each ethnic group shares a strong sense of ethnic pride for its language, and the adoption of another Philippine language as the national language has often been met with resistance. The multilingual nature of the Philippines is very diverse as well, i.e., it varies from province to province. Some provinces are more linguistically diverse, particularly in rugged areas where many indigenous tribes live (Thinking Machines 2016). Other provinces are less linguistically diverse with one dominant language as the first language. These realities are a few threads in the multifaceted and complex linguistic tapestry in the country.