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A circus at the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino

The Manila Times 31 Aug

Philippines

A circus at the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino — Sources: The Manila Times

THE Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) has faced withering public criticism after it gave six of its own commissioners the "Kampeon ng Wika" award. Announced on Aug. 18, 2026, this board decision has been criticized as self-serving and unethical as it contradicts the KWF's traditional recognition of champions of the Filipino language. The KWF, established on Aug. 14,1991, through Republic Act 7104,

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A circus at the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino

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