Nayong Pilipino underscores linguistic diversity as the essence of Filipino culture

THE Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) underscored the need to preserve local languages, emphasizing the importance of diversity to our sense of nation through a roundtable discussion titled "Umpukan sa Nayon: Wikang Nagbubuklod" held on August 12 at the IVC Teatro in Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila.

During her opening remarks, NPF Executive Director Gertie Duran-Batocabe reiterated that the history of every language reflects not only the history of the people but the most important stages of its cultural development as well as its importance in shaping national identity.