Law Summary
Scope and Applicability
- The directive applies to all departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities of the government, both national and local.
- All official transactions, communications, and correspondence are covered.
Mandatory Measures for Government Offices
- Government offices must take steps to increase the use of Filipino in official matters.
- Assign personnel specifically responsible for managing communications and correspondence in Filipino.
- Translate names of offices, buildings, and public offices into Filipino, with optional English subtitles.
- Adapt the "Oath of Office" for government officials and personnel into Filipino.
- Incorporate training programs that improve personnel proficiency in Filipino for official communication purposes.
Role of the Institute of Philippine Languages
- Formulate and implement programs promoting Filipino as a tool for national unity and progress.
- Conduct an information campaign emphasizing the importance of Filipino.
- Translate the Executive Order and government terms into Filipino for use as reference.
- Organize training for government officials and personnel in Filipino language use.
- Monitor compliance and submit regular progress reports to the Office of the President via the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
- Explore additional strategies to achieve full implementation of the Order's objectives.
- Authorized to coordinate with all government units to facilitate implementation.
Supersession and Authority
- This Executive Order revokes and replaces Executive Order No. 187 dated August 6, 1969.
Effective Implementation and Accountability
- Offices held accountable to enhance Filipino usage in official affairs.
- Monitoring and reporting mechanisms ensure compliance and progress.
- Training and resource development emphasize capacity building in the Filipino language.
Legal Enforcement and Directives
- Issued by the President of the Philippines, Corazon C. Aquino.
- Emphasizes the strategic use of Filipino for communication, unity, and national identity within government operations.