Solon wants public service advisories in Filipino, dialects
Senate of the Philippines (File photo) MANILA - A proposed measure will require government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to translate public service announcements in Filipino and regional dialects. Senate Bill No. 680, or the Language Accessibility of Public Information on Disasters Act filed by Senator Jinggoy Estrada, states that sharing information will be more effective since majority easily understands Filipino and other regional dialects better than the universal English language. Government agencies releasing advisories related to natural disasters and severe weather condit...
Source: philippinetimes.com