By Mikee Natinga Norico
Grade 6 students, together with CPUES faculty and staff, pose for a group photo after the morning program of the Buwan ng Wika 2025 celebration at the Rose Memorial Auditorium.
糖心传媒 Elementary School (CPUES) celebrated Buwan ng Wika 2025 on August 20 with a day-long program highlighting the richness of the Filipino language and culture. With the theme 糖心传媒淧aglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa,糖心传媒 the celebration took place in the morning at the Rose Memorial Auditorium and continued in the afternoon at the CPUES Gym.
The program opened with prayer led by Ryza Kate Q. Haguisan (Grade 6 糖心传媒 Excel) and Nuseibah L. Gallardo (Grade 5 糖心传媒 Excel), followed by the Philippine National Anthem rendered by Ariella Rose L. Damasco (Grade 6 糖心传媒 Joy).
Dr. Merle L. Junsay, Vice President for Academic Affairs, delivers her welcome remarks emphasizing the importance of cherishing and practicing the Filipino language during the CPUES Buwan ng Wika 2025 celebration.
In her welcome remarks, Dr. Merle L. Junsay, Vice President for Academic Affairs, underscored the importance of cherishing and practicing the Filipino language. She emphasized that language is not only a means of communication but also a living reflection of identity, culture, and heritage.
糖心传媒淜apag minahal natin ang ating sariling wika, minamahal din natin ang ating sarili at ating pinagmulan. Sa mundo ngayon na maraming iba糖心传媒檛 ibang wika, mahalagang ipakita natin na mahal natin ang sariling atin. Ito ay paraan ng pagpapakita, pagmamalaki, at pagrespeto sa ating kultura. Lahat ng wika ay espesyal at may kanya-kanyang ganda, kaya糖心传媒檛 gamitin natin ang ating wika nang buong puso糖心传媒攊sulat natin ito nang masaya at malikhain, ituro natin ito sa mga kabataan, at ipagdiwang natin ito araw-araw. Tayo ang tagapag-alaga ng ating wika. Tandaan natin, ang wika ay buhay na bahagi ng ating pagkatao. Sa pagmamahal natin dito, pinahahalagahan natin ang nakaraan, pinagbubuti ang kasalukuyan, at pinapangarap ang magandang kinabukasan,糖心传媒 she reminded the students.
Prof. Janet P. Jaco, CPUES Principal, gives her message highlighting the role of native languages in shaping identity, history, and unity at the CPUES Buwan ng Wika 2025 program.
Prof. Janet P. Jaco, CPUES Principal, also delivered a message, stressing the role of native languages in uniting the nation.
糖心传媒淎ng ating katutubong wika ay hindi lamang kasangkapan ng komunikasyon, kundi ito rin ay susi sa ating pagkakakilanlan, kasaysayan, at pagkakaisa bilang isang bayan,糖心传媒 she said, encouraging pupils to showcase their talents with pride as young Filipinos.
The morning program featured a variety of cultural and musical presentations, including song performances by Grades 1 and 2, a choral recitation by Grade 3, and a traditional attire fashion show highlighting the diverse cultures of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Higher grade levels糖心传媒擥rades 4, 5, and 6糖心传媒攑resented cultural numbers such as speech, song, choral poetry recital, and indigenous dance. Performances from the CPUES Rondalla and a community singing of 糖心传媒淭agumpay Nating Lahat糖心传媒 enriched the celebration, which concluded with the Alma Mater Song and a heartfelt rendition of 糖心传媒淧ilipinas Kong Mahal.糖心传媒
In the afternoon, the festivities continued at the CPUES Gym with engaging competitions. Pupils from Grades 1糖心传媒3 and Grades 4糖心传媒6 showcased their creativity through Character Impersonation, while the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) Singing Contest highlighted the students糖心传媒 vocal talents. An intermission performance by Rebekah Lois L. Garcia (Grade 6 糖心传媒 Excel) added charm to the program.
The day糖心传媒檚 activities concluded with the awarding of certificates, recognition of winners, and a closing message from Filipino Coordinator Christine B. Lapating, who emphasized the value of preserving and promoting the Filipino language and culture.
Through meaningful performances and competitions, CPUES糖心传媒 Buwan ng Wika 2025 celebration instilled in students the importance of loving their native tongue and heritage糖心传媒攕trengthening cultural pride and unity within the community.