We speak both English and Filipino at home, but Lia is growing up more comfortable in using English. She's now in preschool, and the primary language in class is also English. That is why Rolly and I have started to be intentional in making her learn Filipino/Tagalog. Sabi nga ni Jose Rizal, "ang hindi magmahal sa sariling wika ay higit pa sa hayop at malansang isda." It is imperative that the whole family knows and uses our national language. We're Filipino after all.
