'Buwan ng Wika' 2023 theme, official memo, poster, sample slogan

MANILA, Philippines – The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) leads the celebration of 'Buwan ng Wika' 2023 with the theme "Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika: Wika ng Kapayapaan, Seguridad, at Ingklusibong Pagpapatupad ng Katarungang Panlipunan." Check out here for Department of Education (DepEd) memorandum, poster, calendar of activities and sample slogans.
'Buwan ng Wika' 2023 theme, official memo, poster, sample slogan

Republic Act 7104 states that KWF shall “[f]ormulate policies, plans, and programs to ensure the further development, enrichment, propagation, and preservation of Filipino and other Philippine languages.”

The annual observance of 'Buwan ng Wika' is pursuant to Proclamation 1041, signed by former President Fidel V. Ramos, which declares the national celebration of the National Language Month every August. Additionally, former President Manuel Quezon, considered the Father of the National Language, was born on August 19, 1878.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the value of the Filipino language, heritage, and culture in unifying the nation. He calls on the public to cherish and promote the use of the language, not just for communication but also for instilling collective awareness and progress for future generations.

The objectives of 'Buwan ng Wika' celebration are the following:
  • Fully-implement Presidential Proclamation No. 1041
  • Encourage all government agencies and private sectors to be part of programs that raise language and civic consciousness
  • Show the importance of national language through the active participation in all activities related to 'Buwan ng Wika'

KWF explains the theme, poster

Buwan ng Wika 2023 poster

NOTE: Download the high resolution image for Buwan ng Wika 2023 poster here.

Paliwanag Sa Tema Buwan Ng Wika 2023



DepEd also released a memorandum for the guidelines on 'Buwan ng Wika' celebration.

DM_s2023_036 DepEd Memorandum Buwan Ng Wika



The theme for the month is divided into four sub-themes which will serve as a guide in the weekly activities during the month of August:

August 1-5: Pagkilala at Pagtaguyod sa Filipino Sign Language (FSL) bilang Pambansang Wikang Senyas ng Pilipinas

August 7-12: Mga Wikang Katutubo: Midyum ng Pagtuturo, Pananaliksik, at Pagkakaisa

August 14-19: Mga Wikang Katutubo: Kasangkapan ng Siyensiya at Teknolohiya tungo sa Maunlad na Bansang Pilipinas

August 21-26: Mga Wikang Katutubo: Pambansang Pag-uswag at Pakikipagkapuwa sa Pagpapaunlad ng Katarungang Panlipunan

August 21-26: Wikang Filipino: Wikang Mapagbangon

Sample Slogans for Buwan ng Wika 2023: “Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika: Wika ng Kapayapaan, Seguridad, at Ingklusibong Pagpapatupad ng Katarungang Panlipunan."

1. "Bayang nililok, pinagyaman ng wika, Tulay sa kamalaya't tagumpay ng madla." - JEM

2. "Katutubong wika'y 'wag balewalain, sa halip ito'y nararapat pagyamanin." - JEM

3. "Wikang Filipino'y palaganapin, ito'y karunungan at kalinangan natin." - Nida Villaruel Samarita

4. "Wikang Filipino ay tulay sa bawat Pilipino upang magkaintindihan." - Annabel Sumampong

5. "Wikang kinagisnan nilinang sa bayang sinilangan, Gabay sa pagbuklod at kaakibat ng mamamayan." - JEM

6. "Ating wika pagsamahin upang magkaintindihan, maging mapayapa at umunlad ang bayan."

7. "Wikang Filipino ang sandata at susi sa kapayapaan ng ating bansa."

8. "Pakpak ay ibuka, wika't kultura ay lasapin, pagbabago'y darating." - Trisha Midel

9. "Wikang Filipino, sibat at pananggalang tungo sa seguridad at kapayapaang inaasam."

10. "Wikang Filipino, tulay ng bansang naghahangad ng kapayapaan at nangangarap ng kaunlaran tungo sa mundong makabago." - Carlo Pastrana

11. Put your slogan here - name (contribute)

We're encouraging our readers to contribute their own slogan by leaving a comment below.

— The Summit Express



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  1. Wika mo, Wkia ko ating gamitin upang kapayapaan ay makakamit natin"

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  2. Sana po yung tema sa buwan ng wika, yung maski simpleng tao na hindi talaga aral, maski mga grade 1 ay maunawaan nila yung mga terms. At sobrang haba po ng tema.

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