The activity coincided with the school’s opening week. Students from all levels, including their teachers participated in the event. Before the film screening, Vice Consul Andre Peter C. Estanislao, Head of Cultural Affairs of the Consulate , on behalf of Consul General Wilfredo R. Cuyugan, discussed with the students the importance of learning and using the Filipino language even if they have already grown up in other countries. Vice Consul Estanislao also reminded everyone of this year’s Buwan ng Wika celebration theme, Filipino: Wika ng Karunungan (Filipino: Language of Wisdom) and encouraged everyone to continuously use Filipino not only as a medium of communication among other Filipinos but also as an effective tool to debate ideas and gain further insights into one’s heritage and culture.

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