Each year during August, we celebrate Buwan Ng Wika - National Language Month. We at Suyomano believe that promoting the traditional Filipino Language and embracing the fullness of Filipino heritage will spark a cultural movement that celebrates and connects the global community through cultural understanding. We are proud to partner with ....

With a rich history and over 100 different, individual languages, this national celebration aim to promote the beauty of diversity, while actively raising awareness of the different traditional features of Filipino languages. This month-long celebration will feature four events and special guests.  We believe that all efforts towards the promotion of our languages, cultural diversity and ethnic representation are essential to global diplomacy and mutual understanding among nations. Together, we can make a stand for unity in diversity!

EVENT 2:
Ilocano Language
August 14 - Saturday 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
August 15 - 6:00 AM Manila Time

6:00 - 6:10 PM  
INTRODUCTION by Mary Lou of Suyomano

6:10 - 6:55 PM
SESSION
ILOCANO 101 with JASON OLOROSO
Jason hails from Ilocos Sur and fluently speaks Ilocano, Filipino, and English. He earned his degree in Business Administration at De La Salle University – Dasmariñas. He is TESOL and TOEIC certified, enabling him to teach language to schools, universities, and professional students. Jason is currently based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam as an English as Second Language (ESL) for more than 5 years.
He is affiliated with Christian Language Study Center (CLSC), the Philippine’s premier language institution in Filipino language study.