International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications

ISSN: 2456-9992

The Impact Of Globalization To The Filipino

Language
Dr. Therezia O. Conti, Janssen Hayag
Batangas State University
Batangas City, Philippines, 4200
thereziaconti@gmail.com

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Fine Arts

Batangas State University, Batangas City

Abstract: This study aimed to find out and analyze the impact of globalization to the Filipino language from 2012-2018. Also, the study
determined the significance of globalization to the language. The descriptive type of research was used in the study to gather the needed
data and information regarding the changes in the Filipino language. The respondents were selected using purposive sampling method. A
number of 10 language teachers were interviewed. The changes in the Filipino language include the surfacing of new words, combination of
words, recognition of Filipino words in other countries, and new language discovery like the gay lingo and jejemon. As for the significance
of globalization to the language in terms of language teaching abroad, the Filipino will be recognized globally. In terms of eliminating
language barriers, globalizing one’s language means it is being known to other countries. In terms of language learning acquisition,
globalization played a role as it helped Filipinos in learning how to shorten words and associate new meanings. In terms of language
monitoring, it affected the Filipino language because Filipinos became sensitive in using their language. In terms of behavior reinforcement,
its impact can be gleaned on how Filipino people behave. Lastly, globalization is very relevant as it affects the language development of a
country. It is recommended to conduct studies with different respondents to ensure variety of responses, perspectives, and views from
different individuals. Likewise, conduct study with different year coverage besides 2012 to 2018 to know the extensive changes in the
Filipino language as it is affected by globalization. Magazines should be utilized and propagated to Filipinos especially those who are
illiterate to dispense the information for them to understand the significant events and changes in the Philippine language. There is also the
need to understand the concept of globalization to cope with the changes in language and communication methods of individuals. Lastly,
future researchers are advised to focus on the different aspects of globalization and not just in language and communication.

Keywords: globalization, Filipino language, language development, impact

1. Introduction the world. Sometimes, these languages create a barrier when

Connecting with people on the other side of the world has one communicates with another person. At other times, an
become so much easier than it was a long time ago. One of individual may be judged because of his accent or language.
the developing countries that has been greatly influence by Through globalization, Tagalog-based Filipino, which is the
globalization is the Philippines. As people evolve and as time national language of the Philippines, is used extensively
passes by, people from various countries become more alongside English in schools. In addition, there is even
collaborated and connected because of globalization. Filipino-English code-switching that has been observed in
Nowadays, the interdependence of people can be manifested courtrooms. Nowadays, our language is changing because of
through globalization in so many aspects. Moreover, what globalization brought. People from various places
globalization comprises many facets in which people recognize globalization as an essential tool for development
apparently recognize. It could be economic, financial, trade, of a country and also the aspects under it. International
and communication integration. Through this, people have education has never been discussed thoroughly by many
all the reason not to stand alone but to make themselves citizens of the Philippines. International education refers to a
integrated with what globalization has brought them. study abroad program or an approach in preparing students
According to Kenton (2018), the broader meaning of to function in a global society. Perhaps, the focus of
globalization is that it is also social, political, cultural, and discussion is more about on primary, secondary, and even
legal phenomenon. In social terms, the concept represents tertiary education. Language has a vital role in the
greater interconnectedness among global populations. curriculum in any level of education (Quijano, 2012). The
Culturally, globalization represents the exchange of ideas, beginning of globalization is compounding the always
information, and even values among cultures, and also a complicated problem of nation-building in the Philippines.
trend toward the development of a single world culture. In Probably, one reason is that globalization has not formed or
politics, countries’ political activities have been shifted by produced the same benefits for all ethnic and interest groups
globalization to the global level. Importantly, one of the most in the country. If globalization has intensified socioeconomic
important facets that globalization focuses on is language. divisions and conflicts, this is primary because of the
Without language, there would be no clear communication inability of the Philippine state to implement policies
among peoples and across cultures. It plays an important preparing the country for global competitiveness. The study
role when one wishes to express one’s thoughts and feelings aimed to find out and analyze the impact of globalization to
to others. Moreover, language is basically a means of the Filipino language from 2012-2018. The researchers have
communication. In the expression of culture, language is an become aware that there is a need to identify and study the
essential aspect. It is the tool that conveys not only impact of globalization as well as its significance to the
information but also traditions, cultures, and values related to development of Filipino language.
group identities. There are various languages spoken around

Volume 3 Issue 7, July 2019 18

www.ijarp.org
 International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications
ISSN: 2456-9992

2. Methods associate new meanings to various words. Through

The researcher used a qualitative descriptive type of research globalization, people are able to learn new languages. In
design which helped in gathering data and information of the addition, globalization made it possible for Filipinos to learn
respondents. In choosing the respondents in the study, the new words and develop understanding with regards to
researchers used purposive sampling method. A total of 10 language. In terms of language monitoring, globalization
language teachers were involved in the study. Through their affected the Filipino language because Filipinos became
responses, the researchers were able to identify the sensitive and meticulous in using their language. Language
significance and impact of globalization to the Filipino monitoring is connected to globalization since as language is
language. constantly evolving, globalization plays a vital role in
making people informed on how they should monitor their
3. Results and Discussion language. Thus, due to globalization, Filipinos have the idea
to monitor their language more often. In terms of behavior
3.1 Profile of the Respondents reinforcement, because of globalization, Filipino people are
Table 1 presents the profiles of respondents in terms of age, triggered so as they are affected, the impact of globalization
sex, and years of teaching. can be gleaned on how they behave. It helps in improving the
language of Filipino since globalization impacts or reinforce
Interviewees Age Sex Years of Teaching the behavior of Filipinos in some aspects.
1 22 M 2
2 47 F 24 3.4 Relevance of Globalization to the Filipino language
3 48 M 23 It is important to know the relevance of globalization to the
4 35 M 10 language development of a country as it serves as a
5 69 F 40
6 53 F 36
foundation and an instrument in the process of language
7 45 F 20 development. The respondents stated that globalization is
8 31 F 5 very much relevant because it helps a country in terms of
9 25 F 4 communication. More so, it is relevant and significant for the
10 27 F 16 reason that it gives a country an opportunity to develop in
many aspects. Globalization, according to the interviewees,
Most of the respondents are female comprising 70% of the is relevant in a way that it will provide understanding about
total sample population. While there is only 30% percent of the language development of a country.
the male teachers interviewed showing only 3 of them from
the 10 total interviewees. 30% of the respondents 3.5 Benefits of the Magazine
interviewed are below the age of 30. However, 70% of the Based on the results of the study, the researcher came up
respondents are aged 30 years and above ranging from 30 to with a magazine containing the information and data
69. In terms of teaching experience, their time in teaching as gathered from the interviewees. The respondents all agreed
language teacher varies. 6 or 60% of the interviewed that there will be benefits from a magazine containing the
respondents were teaching below 20 years. In addition, the output and finding of the research study. According to them,
other 40% are teaching for more than 20 years ranging to 40. everyone will be informed of what globalization really is and
how it influenced the Filipino language. Additionally, most
3.2 Changes in Filipino Language from 2012-20129 people, especially those who will have access will have an
The changes in Filipino language in 2012-2018 were: new understanding on the complexity of globalization. Thus,
words are made, there were combination of words, Filipino many will be knowledgeable when it comes to globalization
words recognized in other countries, and new languages are and it will raise awareness to people of what globalization is
discovered like the gay lingo and also the jejemon all about.
phenomena. In addition, some events occurred during the
year 2012-2013 when the usage of social media gradually
4. Conclusions
increased resulting to the major impact of globalization.
The perspectives and views of language teachers on the
changes in the Filipinolanguage from 2012-2018
3.3 Significance of Globalization in terms of Language
significantly vary from one another. Globalization’s impact
Teaching Abroad, Eliminating Language Barriers,
generated changes in the Filipino language. In different
Language Learning Acquisition, Language Monitoring,
aspects like language teaching abroad, eliminating language
and Behavior Reinforcement
barriers, language learning acquisition, language monitoring,
In terms of language teaching abroad, the significance of
and behavior reinforcement, globalization incurred impacts
globalization accumulated different view. First, the
which greatly affected the Filipino language from 2012-
Philippines and its language will be recognized globally, it
2018. It is very important to know the relevance of
will help OFWs to mingle with others who are Filipino
globalization because it affects the language development of
literate, and lastly, Filipino will be given an opportunity to
a country especially the aspects and facets of a language. A
make their language known. In terms of eliminating
proposed magazine will definitely promote awareness to
language barriers, globalization made an impact in this
people with little background of what globalization really is,
aspect as globalizing one’s language means it is being known
especially in the Philippines. It will help people build an
to other countries resulting to eliminating language barriers.
understanding and extensive comprehension on the
Furthermore, if a language is globalized, there is definitely
complexity it possesses.
the involvement of eliminating language barriers. In terms of
language learning acquisition, globalization played a role as
it helped Filipinos in learning how to shorten words and

Volume 3 Issue 7, July 2019 19

www.ijarp.org
 International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications
ISSN: 2456-9992

5. Recommendations
It is recommended that people read and utilize the magazine
and propagate it to other Filipinos to dispense the
information that they need to understand significant events
and changes in the Philippines. Importantly, conduct similar
research focusing on different aspects of globalization. This
study may also serve as a basis for further research should
future researchers make modifications regarding the same
concepts of the study.

References
[1] Kenton, W. (2018). Globalization. Retrieved from
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/globalization

[2] Quijano, C. (2012). Philippines: The Role of Language

and Education in Globalization. Retrieved from
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED567190.pdf

Authors Profile
Therezia O. Conti received the
B.S. in Secondary Education, Major
in English and Minor in Filipino,
from Universidad de Santa Isabel,
Naga City in 1991. She likewise
studied Master of Arts in Teaching
Major in English at the University
of Saint Anthony, Iriga City. She
received her Doctor of Education
Major in Innovative Education Management degree from the
University of Makati in 2012. She also obtained her Doctor
of Philosophy Major in Filipino degree from the University
of Batangas in November, 2016. She is presently connected
with Batangas State University as an Associate Professor
teaching General Education courses.

Janssen Hayag completed his

Junior and Senior High School in
University of Batangas. He is now
studying Bachelor of Science in
Computer Engineering in Batangas
State University.

Volume 3 Issue 7, July 2019 20

www.ijarp.org