by Patricia Gaille Tiu (Grade 10 – Luna)
With the theme “Wika ng Kasaysayan, Kasaysayan ng Wika: Ang mga Katutubong Wika sa Maka-Filipinong Bayanihan Kontra Pandemya”, Iloilo Scholastic Academy hosted the first ever virtual Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa last August 20, 2020.
The program consisted of performances by the ISA learners and facilitators, as well as virtual activities and games such as Pampilipit-dila, Mag-isip ng Pangngalan, and Singing Bee, among others.
“Sana ang araw na ito ay maging paalala sa atin ng ating pagka-Pilipino,” Maebelle Villavicencio, Filipino Division Head, expressed in her opening remarks, “Ang pandemyang ito ay laban natin bilang mga mamamayan ng Pilipinas. Isapuso natin ang pagkakaisa at pagmamahalan. Isapuso natin ang ating kinagisnang kultura at tradisyon. At higit sa lahat, isapuso natin ang ating sariling wika.”
The program finally concluded with performances from the ISAers, highlighting the appreciation for Filipino culture through dancing, acting, character impersonations, and various other creative outputs.
