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What does Proclamation Blg. 186 declare?
What does Proclamation Blg. 186 declare?
Who gave the Philippines its name?
Who gave the Philippines its name?
Ruy Lopez Villabos
English was the primary language of instruction during the American Occupation.
English was the primary language of instruction during the American Occupation.
True
What writing system did early Filipinos use?
What writing system did early Filipinos use?
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Which act recognized Tagalog as the basis for the national language?
Which act recognized Tagalog as the basis for the national language?
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What was the primary language used during the Japanese Occupation?
What was the primary language used during the Japanese Occupation?
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What is the basis for the national language according to the 1987 Constitution?
What is the basis for the national language according to the 1987 Constitution?
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Who was the first Spanish Governor of the Philippines?
Who was the first Spanish Governor of the Philippines?
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What was established by Commonwealth Act Blg. 74 in 1901?
What was established by Commonwealth Act Blg. 74 in 1901?
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Study Notes
Proclamation and Laws
- The Proclamation Blg. 186, declared the use of a national language.
- The Commonwealth Act Blg. 184 established the National Language Institute in 1937.
- English was the official and teaching language during the American Occupation.
- Ruy Lopez Villabos named the Philippines.
- Negrito, Indonesian, and Malay groups are theorized to be early inhabitants of the Philippines.
- Baybayin is a writing system used by early Filipinos.
Theories of Migration
- The Theory of Migration explains the origins of early Filipinos from various parts of Asia.
- Spanish became the primary language of instruction during the Spanish colonial period.
- Wilhelm Solheim II proposed a migration theory involving Austronesians.
- The Tydings-McDuffie Act granted limited self-government to Filipinos with English as an official language.
National Language Development
- The 1987 Constitution declared Filipino and English as official languages.
- Tagalog was designated as the basis of the national language.
- The National Language Institute was founded to promote and study the national language, based on Tagalog.
- The 1935 Constitution included Tagalog alongside English as an official language.
Language Policies and Acts
- The Commonwealth Act Blg. 134 recognized Tagalog as the basis for the national language in 1937.
- During the Japanese Occupation, Nihongo (Japanese) was mandated as the national language.
- Dr. Henry Otley Beyer developed a theory about Filipino origins in Asia.
- Miguel López de Legazpi, the first Spanish Governor of the Philippines, instituted the use of Spanish during his leadership.
- The Commonwealth Act Blg. 74 established public schools with English as the primary language of instruction in 1901.
Philippine Social Structure
- The Barangay is a traditional social structure based on families or related groups.
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Description
This quiz explores the historical context of language and migration in the Philippines, including significant proclamations, laws, and theories about early inhabitants. Dive into the development of the national language and the influence of various cultures on Filipino identity.
