Some time ago, a member was commenting on obtaining naturalization to PHILIPPINO nationality, One of the requirements was an understanding of the language. Now, here I get a little, not confused but concerned. Just what is the language the authorities are talking about. My wife speaks 5 of the PI's recognised languages (Dialects) my daughter 3. The main language here I believe in Dgte, is Visiyan (spelling?) apparently a devoid Cebuano (Spelling?) Now, only 4 of the family of 50+ people speak Tagalog. My daughter of 11 does not. They are taught at school FILIPINO! Now, if this happens around the entire of the PI, What is the Official language, Some say English, most say Tagalog. Here Cebuano (Dialects of) If the islands down here do not speak it (Tagalog or Filipino) JUST what language are WE, the foreigners supposed to have an understanding of? Like Ronv, I get these urges to ask peculiar Questions. AND? just What is Filipino? A little of all the different dialects? Some (maybe a lot) of Tagalog speakers, Do not speak Visiyan either! Jack P.
Filipino Language Means... Filipino language is a combination of all the language spoken in the Philippines but most word were adapted from the Tagalog language.
From what i can recall, to the purpose of naturalization one has to speak/write either Tagalog, Cebuano or Spanish, english is not considered to this purpose, strange enough. Better though double check with someone in the knowing..... Cheers.
from the bureau of immigration website; "He must be able to speak or write English or Spanish or anyone of the principal languages;" The Bureau of Immigration, Philippines Official Website - Philippine Citizenship However, I know someone who acquired citizenship last year. They told him English was not acceptable, however, he lives in Iloilo and can speak some Ilongo. They allowed it based on his knowledge of a native language. Larry
How Odd! Last year when PatO was trying to get Crislyn a New Passport, I told of my Encounters with Cebu Passport people, not sure if you can recall that, Azon she was denied a name Change due to my having Spanish Residencia , My Papers were in Spanish and this was not acceptable. So we had to revert to me being a British Citizen, Pass Port issued! So, if the Spanish Language is accepted I am OK BUT I now wonder, why could they not accept my Spanish paper work, if Spanish is an accepted language ????? Jack P.
Well, if English was accepted why did the person I referred to get denied on the English try? English is much more widely used here than Spanish! As often happens here, one office doesn't always follow the same guidelines as another in the same branch of government. Hell, sometimes you can get a different answer from the same person on a different day! Larry
