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THOUGHTS ON NATIONAL LANGUAGE WEEKQUICK, which is the correct Filipino name of Quezon City – Lungsod Quezon or Lungsod ng Quezon? Many may say it doesn’t really matter because one will readily understand that the words refer to Quezon City. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done as far as our national language is concerned. On this last day of Linggo ng Wika, it’s a most opportune time to remind everybody that while Filipino is a rich language, it could also cause confusion. An Ilocano won P1 million in a national contest and was immediately interviewed by a media man.


Source: Manila Times August 30, 2016 16:17 UTC



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