Language...
Every nation has its own distinct language. A language that is considered "one-of-a-kind." A language that describes the citizens belonging to that certain nation. A language that serves as the soul of the race it symbolizes. People consider language as a trademark of a certain place. A mark that we are genuine citizens of a specific country.
The Philippines has indeed a very diverse culture. Different ethnic groups have arisen. Along with the arousal of such groups, the formulation and usage of their own dialect has also arisen. That is probably the reason behind the existence of indigenous dialects like Iloko, Cebuano, Ilonggo, Pangasinense and the others. Past colonialization has also left a mark in the Philippine history. Due to the lengthy reigning period of the Spaniards, languages of some places were influenced by them like for example, Iloko dialect by the native Ilocanos and Chavacano by some parts of Mindanao and Visayas. And through modernization, the Philippines has developed a connection to other parts of the world paving a way for the entry of foreign languages like Japanese, Korean, Chinese, French and others.
The annual celebration of the Buwan ng Wika (every month of August) makes us remember that amidst the new language, there is still one language that we Filipinos must patriotically love and use. We are considered lucky to have a language we can call our own. Let us bear in mind that we are Filipinos. Not Japanese or Korean or French. Pure-hearted Filipinos. And Filipinos are united by one language. One language that could shape the nation.
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