What is official language of the Philippines?

Filipino
English
Philippines/Official languages

Why is English the second official language in the Philippines?

English was introduced into the Philippines during the US colonial occupation and civil regime in the early 1900s and has now become the second official language. English words have been assimilated into Tagalog to create a blended hybrid, or slang, known as “Taglish”.

Why do they speak Spanish in the Philippines?

Spanish was the language of government, education and trade throughout the three centuries (333 years) of the Philippines being part of the Spanish Empire and continued to serve as a lingua franca until the first half of the 20th century.

When did English become the official language of the Philippines?

1935
By 1901, public education used English as the medium of instruction. Around 600 educators (called “Thomasites”) who arrived in that year aboard the USAT Thomas replaced the soldiers who also functioned as teachers. The 1935 Constitution added English as an official language alongside Spanish.

Why do Philippines speak English?

Its origins as an English language spoken by a large segment of the Philippine population can be traced to the American introduction of public education, taught in the English medium of instruction.

How come Philippines doesn’t speak Spanish?

Why then are the Philippines not a Spanish speaking nation, unlike so many Latin American ones? The answer lies in the amount of immigration, disease, and limited speakers when Independence came. Fewer people emigrated from Spain to the Philippines.

What is the origin of Tagalog language?

Philippine islands
Tagalog is a language that originated in the Philippine islands. It is the first language of most Filipinos and the second language of most others. More than 50 million Filipinos speak Tagalog in the Philippines, and 24 million people speak the language worldwide.