QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 335)
Executive Order No. 335 cites the 1987 Constitution provisions that Filipino is the national language of the Philippines, that it shall be further developed and enriched, and that for purposes of communication and instruction, the official languages are Filipino and, until otherwise provided by law, English.
It aims to intensify the use of Filipino in official transactions, communications, and correspondence in government offices to hasten understanding and appreciation among the people of government programs and to serve as an instrument of unity, peace, and national progress.
All departments, bureaus, offices, and instrumentalities of the government—both national and local—are enjoined to undertake the required steps for using Filipino in official communications and transactions.
It requires each office to assign one or more personnel, as may be necessary, to take charge of all communications and correspondence written in Filipino.
Yes. It requires translation into Filipino of the names of offices, buildings, public offices, and signboards of all offices, divisions, or instrumentalities. It also allows, if desired, the imprinting of the English text below in smaller letters.
It requires the Filipinization of the Oath of Office for government officials and personnel.
Each office must include as part of its personnel development training programs the proficiency in the use of Filipino in official communications and correspondence.
The Institute of Philippine Languages is ordered to formulate and implement programs and projects to support the objectives of the Executive Order, including information campaigns, training, translation efforts, and monitoring.
It must: (1) conduct an information campaign on the importance and necessity of Filipino for unity and progress; (2) translate the Executive Order into Filipino and provide reference materials of government terms; (3) train government officials and personnel in the use of Filipino; (4) monitor implementation and submit periodic progress reports to the Office of the President through the Department of Education, Culture and Sports; and (5) consider other strategies for full implementation.
Periodic progress reports are submitted to the Office of the President of the Philippines through the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
The Institute of Philippine Languages is authorized to coordinate with and request support from all departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities of the government, both national and local.
Executive Order No. 335 supersedes Executive Order No. 187 dated August 6, 1969.
It covers both national and local offices. The order enjoins all departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities, whether national or local, to take steps to enhance the use of Filipino.
Official communications, transactions, and correspondence in government offices, including names/signboards of offices and the Oath of Office.
Yes. While requiring translation into Filipino, it allows, if desired, imprinting the English text below in smaller letters.