GMA bill making English instruction medium opposed

The Komisyon sa Wikang Pilipino (Commission on Filipino Language) on Friday issued a statement opposing the passage of a proposed bill in the House of Representatives mandating English as the medium of instruction in schools, saying it is not only against the Constitution and but also anti-poor.

Commissioner Purificacion de Lima, representing Ilocanos, said the commission is opposing, just like in previous attempts, House Bill (HB) 5091 or “An Act to Enhance the Use of English as the Medium of Instruction in the Educational System” introduced by Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of Pampanga province.