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GMA Network
5 days ago
- General
- GMA Network
Parents urged to teach children Filipino, other native languages
The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) is calling on parents to teach their children to speak Filipino and other native languages. Speaking at the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon public briefing on Tuesday, newly appointed KWF Commissioner Atty. Marites Barrios-Taran made the appeal in time for the August celebration of Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, which promotes the appreciation and use of the national and local languages. "'Ito na rin po ay aking adbokasiya na pakiusapan ang ating mga magulang, lalong-lalo na po ang ating mga nanay na sana po ay hikayatin at turuan nila ang kanilang mga anak na gamitin ang wikang Filipino,'' she said. (It is also my advocacy to ask our parents, especially our mothers, to encourage and teach their children to use the Filipino language.) 'Ang wika kasi ay namamatay kapag hindi po iyan nagagamit.'' (A language that is not being used dies.) 'Hindi ko naman po sa inaayawan ang paggamit po ng wikang Ingles, kung hindi nais ko pong bigyan natin ng espasyo sa ating pang-araw-araw na pakikipagtalastasan ang paggamit po ng wikang Filipino at katutubong wika,' she said. (I am not saying we should not use English, but I hope we can use Filipino and our native languages in everyday conversations.) Endangered languages The KWF's 2014 language validation identifies 130 existing languages in the Philippines, 40 of which are considered endangered. To help protect these, the commission runs initiatives such as Bahay-Wika, which immerses children aged 2 to 4 in their native tongue through interactions with elder speakers, modeled after 'Language Nest' programs in countries like New Zealand, Canada, Alaska, and Hawai'i. Another program, the Master-Apprentice Language Learning Program (MALLP), pairs a master speaker with an adult learner to ensure the transmission of linguistic knowledge. The pilot project began in 2017 with the Ayta Magbukun community in Abucay, Bataan, in partnership with the local government and other agencies. Barrios-Taran said KWF is also working with local governments, private groups, and corporations to sustain these programs and encourage communities to take pride in their mother tongue. 'Ang pagmamahal sa wika ay hindi lamang ipinapakita sa mga programa o proyekto, kundi sa araw-araw na paggamit nito,' she said. (Love for language is not shown only through programs or projects, but in its daily use.) —VBL, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The Timberwolves See Real Value In Having Joe Ingles
The Timberwolves See Real Value In Having Joe Ingles originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Minnesota Timberwolves made the surprising decision to keep Joe Ingles around as one of the team's veterans for the 2025-26 season. He did not play much during the Timberwolves' 2024-25 campaign, but the people in charge see him as an important piece. Advertisement Ingles will turn 38 in October after playing only 114 total minutes in the 2024-25 season. Despite that, the president of basketball operations, Tim Connelly, decided to bring him back due to his and head coach Chris Finch's preferences. Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The Timberwolves have a loaded roster, as they have retained most of their core from the 2024-25 Western Conference Finals run. They needed to round out the edges, but they needed to keep some of the voices in the locker room. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is the only player who played significant minutes who left the team, but still needed someone to settle the team down in the locker room, and that is experienced veteran Joe Ingles. Advertisement The team was not willing to let him go just yet, as they signed him to a $3.6 million contract for the 2025-26 season. Related: Josh Hart Facing Backlash for Reaction to Timberwolves, Joe Ingles News The Veteran's Role In The Timberwolves Locker Room While the Timberwolves have a young roster, the importance of an experienced veteran is key. Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley Jr. are there, but they still need another voice, which was Ingles. Anthony Edwards is the clear superstar and leader, but he needs more teammates to bounce off of. Ingles is a good player for that role, as he can also step in and be the cerebral player Finch needs on the court when needed. He has often been brought in to inbound the ball, but that is an admirable skill. If he can continue as the smart player the Timberwolves need, he will have a role, even if it's on the bench for most nights. Advertisement "Locker room dynamics play a big role in team success, and Connelly pays as much attention to them as any lead executive in the league," The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski said about the Timberwolves' reasoning behind this move. Ingles Is A Positive Presence For The Timberwolves While his veteran leadership is important for the Timberwolves, Ingles brings a positive vibe to the team. He is beloved around the league as a jolly person, which is crucial for a team competing at the highest level. A player who brings the mood up is vital. Edwards is notable for his positive mindset with his teammates, but having an experienced player like Ingles do the same is crucial for the team. As long as Ingles is on the team, the Timberwolves can always have a pleasant environment. At the same time, Ingles will not be the one to mince words, as he will criticize his teammates when needed. He is on a small contract, so this will likely work out because he plays a small but monumental role. Advertisement Related: The Real Reason Behind Joe Ingles' First Start This Season This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Perth Now
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
REVEALED: The most moronic 000 calls made to WA Police
A woman calling to vent her frustrations about Donald Trump being elected US president, a male asking for help to change his car tyre and even a person requesting assistance to find their lost television remote. These are among the thousands of moronic and time-wasting triple-0 requests received by WA Police last year. Of the 44,275 triple-0 calls made to police in 2024, one in 10 were regarded as 'non-emergencies' and redirected to a lower priority queue. These included a woman reporting ducks crossing a busy highway, a man asking for help to change a tyre, a person needing help finding their TV remote and a woman calling to rant about American politics. Bizarrely, one man even called triple-0 because his neighbour's tree was blocking his view. Superintendent Rohan Ingles, of the state communications division, said the vast majority of people called triple-0 for the right reasons, but said there were a 'handful' of people who did not. Superintendent Rohan Ingles said the vast majority of people called triple-0 for the right reasons, but said there were a 'handful' of people who did not. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian He said these calls wasted critical time that could be used to save people's lives. 'Misusing the emergency line by reporting trivial or non-urgent matters delays our ability to respond to genuine emergencies and puts lives at risk,' Supt Ingles told The West. 'Triple-0 is a critical service. When someone calls for police help in a life-threatening situation, every second is crucial.' Supt. Ingles urged callers to call 131 444 in non-emergency situations and said non-essential triple-0 calls 'tied up critical resources'. Of the 1.2 million calls made to WA Police in the past 12 months, 786,500 were made to 131 444. 'There are many situations which are clearly not emergencies, and those calls tie up critical resources,' Supt Ingles said. 'There is no benefit to calling triple-0 in the hope of a faster service than 131 444. 'Non-urgent calls are quickly identified and rerouted to a lower priority queue.' Triple-0 should only be reserved for emergencies, including situations where someone is seriously injured or in need of urgent medical help, witnessing a serious accident or crime, or when life or property is at risk. People misusing triple-0 in WA can be charged with creating a false belief — an offence which carries a maximum penalty of 12 months imprisonment and a $12,000 fine.
West Australian
29-06-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Woman venting about Donald Trump being elected US president among most moronic 000 calls made to WA Police
A woman calling to vent her frustrations about Donald Trump being elected US president, a male asking for help to change his car tyre and even a person requesting assistance to find their lost television remote. These are among the thousands of moronic and time-wasting triple-0 requests received by WA Police last year. Of the 44,275 triple-0 calls made to police in 2024, one in 10 were regarded as 'non-emergencies' and redirected to a lower priority queue. These included a woman reporting ducks crossing a busy highway, a man asking for help to change a tyre, a person needing help finding their TV remote and a woman calling to rant about American politics. Bizarrely, one man even called triple-0 because his neighbour's tree was blocking his view. Superintendent Rohan Ingles, of the state communications division, said the vast majority of people called triple-0 for the right reasons, but said there were a 'handful' of people who did not. He said these calls wasted critical time that could be used to save people's lives. 'Misusing the emergency line by reporting trivial or non-urgent matters delays our ability to respond to genuine emergencies and puts lives at risk,' Supt Ingles told The West. 'Triple-0 is a critical service. When someone calls for police help in a life-threatening situation, every second is crucial.' Supt. Ingles urged callers to call 131 444 in non-emergency situations and said non-essential triple-0 calls 'tied up critical resources'. Of the 1.2 million calls made to WA Police in the past 12 months, 786,500 were made to 131 444. 'There are many situations which are clearly not emergencies, and those calls tie up critical resources,' Supt Ingles said. 'There is no benefit to calling triple-0 in the hope of a faster service than 131 444. 'Non-urgent calls are quickly identified and rerouted to a lower priority queue.' Triple-0 should only be reserved for emergencies, including situations where someone is seriously injured or in need of urgent medical help, witnessing a serious accident or crime, or when life or property is at risk. People misusing triple-0 in WA can be charged with creating a false belief — an offence which carries a maximum penalty of 12 months imprisonment and a $12,000 fine.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Reopening of Ingles grocery store in Morganton delayed amid construction pause
The reopening of an Ingles grocery store in Burke County is up in the air. Ingles was supposed to reopen in Morganton sometime this year. ALSO READ: Food staple torn down to make way for new development However, officials said construction for the store stopped while updating drawings. A new reopening day is unknown, according to the Morganton Herald. Flooding from Hurricane Helene last year is what caused the store to temporarily close. VIDEO: Residents excited about new grocery options in neighborhood
