Filipino not a ‘language of the learned,’ says columnist

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In the realm of Science and Math, Filipino language is next to USELESS.

+1 same thing with most native languages.

kaya nga daw sabi ng nagsulat ng article Filipino is only useful when you need to talk to the maid, the driver, etc

lols! most probably, the writer don't have filipino friends, that is why he never find any need to speak the language....

native languages are meant to be learned to help you interact with the local people.... same reason why we try to learn chinese, nihonggo, bahasa, etc..... We want to be at least knowledgeable enough to converse with the locals.

Is the writer residing in this country? I am assuming he works here and is living in this country since he did learn tagalog. I just find it odd for him to say that if he is actually residing here.

Learning the native language of the country you wish to reside and work is a definite advantage. It will be more convenient for you if you know how to speak with the locals....