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ALAM MO BA: Why is International Mother Language Day celebrated?

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ALAM MO BA: Why is International Mother Language Day celebrated?

International Mother Language Day is celebrated every February 21 to preserve and protect languages. In the Philippines and Australia, many languages are at risk, while the use of Tagalog is growing in Australia.


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By TJ Correa

Presented by Martin Tuano

Source: SBS



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International Mother Language Day is celebrated every February 21 to preserve and protect languages. In the Philippines and Australia, many languages are at risk, while the use of Tagalog is growing in Australia.


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