1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
7
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Provision
- 7
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceSECTION 7. For purposes of communication and instruction, the official languages of the
Philippines are Filipino and, until otherwise provided by law, English.
The regional languages are the auxiliary official languages in the regions and shall serve
as auxiliary media of instruction therein.
Spanish and Arabic shall be promoted on a voluntary and optional basis.
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1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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