Use of Filipino in Government Communications

Encouraging the use of Filipino in government transactions, communications, and correspondence aims to promote better understanding and appreciation of government programs and activities.
The use of Filipino is seen as an instrument of national unity and peace, contributing to national progress.

All departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities of the government, both national and local, are enjoined to enhance the use of Filipino in official communications and transactions.
Personnel must be assigned in every office to manage communications and correspondence written in Filipino.
Names of government offices, buildings, public offices, and signboards must be translated into Filipino, with an option to include smaller English text below.
The "Oath of Office" for government officials and personnel shall be translated and administered in Filipino.
Filipino language proficiency shall be incorporated into personnel development and training programs.

The Institute is tasked to formulate and implement programs and projects to promote the use of Filipino, including:
1. Conducting an information campaign on the significance of Filipino as a tool for national unity and progress.
2. Translating this Executive Order and government terms into Filipino to serve as reference materials.
3. Providing training to government officials and personnel in the use of Filipino.
4. Monitoring compliance and submitting periodic progress reports to the Office of the President through the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
5. Considering additional strategies for full implementation of the Order's objectives.
The Institute is authorized to coordinate and seek support from all government entities at the national and local levels.

This Executive Order supersedes Executive Order No. 187 dated August 6, 1969.
The Order was promulgated on August 25, 1988, by then-President Corazon C. Aquino, and signed by the Executive Secretary.