Category Archives: Language

It’s Not Just Filipino Students That Lag Behind…

It’s true that focusing on grammar and linguistic accuracy can be exhausting, especially when there are so many other areas where improvement is needed. The issue of educational quality, particularly in reading, math, science, and critical thinking, is a significant concern in the Philippines. But grammar is just one piece of a larger puzzle. 

Poor grammar among professionals, especially those in news and social media, can reflect deeper issues in the education system. When basic skills are not fully developed, it can impact critical thinking, communication, and even the way we process and interpret information. 

However, being overly focused on grammar alone might distract from addressing the root causes of these broader educational challenges. It’s important to balance the push for linguistic accuracy with efforts to improve overall educational quality, fostering a more well-rounded and critically thinking society. 

This might involve more than just correcting errors—it could mean advocating for better educational resources, promoting reading and analytical skills, and encouraging continuous learning and professional development.

Grammar Police: Carlos Yulo Is Not A “Two-Time Gold Medalist”

(Melchor Vergara contributed to this report)

It appears that calling Carlos Yulo a “two-time gold medalist” has become the latest trend, despite the glaring inaccuracy.

Let’s set the record straight: Yulo is a “double-gold medalist,” having clinched two golds in a single event, not across multiple Olympic Games. The term “two-time” is reserved for athletes who’ve struck gold in different Olympics, not for those doubling up in one shot.

But hey, why let facts get in the way of a catchy headline? After all, exaggeration never hurts anyone—except maybe the English language!

Buwan Ng Wikang Pilipino: Tampok Na Salawikain

Ngayong Agosto, pinagdiriwang natin ang Buwan ng Wikang Pilipino.

Kaya naman nais naming ihatid sa inyo ang tampok na salawikain na angkop na angkop sa nangyayaii ngayon tungkol sa kaganapan sa pamilyang Yulo, kaugnay ng pagkamit ni Caloy ng dalawang medalyang ginto sa syudad ng Paris.

Isa ba kayo sa aming tinutukoy?