What does Article 14 specify about the Official Language?

What does Article 14 specify about the Official Language?

• A. Sports (Art.14)
• B. Official Language: English and Filipino; Auxiliary are regional languages; Spanish and Arabic are optional (Art.14)
• C. Arts and Culture (Art.14)
• D. Highest budget to Education (Art.14)

Answer: (B)

Article 14 lays out the language policy for government and education by identifying which languages have official status. It makes English and Filipino the official languages, so government work, laws, and official communications use them. It also allows regional languages to serve as auxiliary official languages within their regions, helping local administration and services reach people in their own languages. Spanish and Arabic are not official languages, but they may be taught or used as optional subjects or in specific contexts, rather than being mandated for official government use. This structure balances national and regional accessibility while keeping official business in two broadly understood languages.

Article 14 lays out the language policy for government and education by identifying which languages have official status. It makes English and Filipino the official languages, so government work, laws, and official communications use them. It also allows regional languages to serve as auxiliary official languages within their regions, helping local administration and services reach people in their own languages. Spanish and Arabic are not official languages, but they may be taught or used as optional subjects or in specific contexts, rather than being mandated for official government use. This structure balances national and regional accessibility while keeping official business in two broadly understood languages.