In celebration of Buwan ng Wika (National Language Month), the launch
was attended by NCCA Deputy Executive Director Marlene Ruth
Sanchez; NCCA-Sentro Rizal Cultural Affairs Officer Maria Shaina
Santiago; and Dr. Rosario Alonzo, Dean of the UP College of Education,
who developed the module for the class. In his opening remarks, Philippine Ambassador to Cambodia Christopher
B. Montero noted the importance of preserving the use of Filipino,
including regional and local Philippine languages, lest they become
forgotten by the young and future generations of Filipinos. "The need to learn and speak Filipino is more felt for Filipino
children abroad in order for them to better understand and appreciate
their cultural heritage and identity," Montero told the 15 volunteer
teachers who attended a two-day training held at the SRPP on August 13
to 14, under the tutelage of Alonzo. The trainees will compose the pool
of teachers who will conduct current and future Filipino language
classes at SRPP. More than 20 Filipino children living in Cambodia, aged 5 to 14,
enrolled in the Filipino language class, which is being offered free of
charge, with the generous support of Liwayway Cambodia Food
Manufacturing Corporation.Dubbed “Masayang Matuto ng Wikang Filipino,” the module consists of
12 sessions and is expected to last until the end of October.
Source: http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2015/08/19/1489864/first-filipino-language-class-pinoy-kids-phnom-penh-launched
Source: http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2015/08/19/1489864/first-filipino-language-class-pinoy-kids-phnom-penh-launched
