Philippines: Senator Pushes For Preservation Of Indigenous Languages

Philippines: Senator Pushes For Preservation Of Indigenous Languages   Senator Loren Legarda is pushing for the preservation of our indigenous languages which is a part of our cultural heritage.   Senator Legarda revealed that a 2003 study by the Senate Cultural Communities which she chaired showed that 32 known Negrito languages are already endangered.   “Many of our indigenous languages would face extinction if we fail to preserve and promote these kinds of national heritage. Language is not...

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