In a Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, the local language in an area was found to be the least preferred medium of instruction for students in grade 1 to grade 3 at 38%. | JMangaluzINQ
The national language Filipino was found to be the most preferred at 88%, with English at 71%, according to the survey.“The survey, which was conducted from September 17-21, 2022, asked 1,200 respondents their opinion on which language or languages should be used as the primary language of instruction for students in the Primary Level or Grades 1 to 3,” said Gatchalian in a statement on Saturday.
A total of 50% of respondents came from Visayas and 53% from Mindanao prefer their local language, while only 18% and 33% in Metro Manila and Luzon respectively prefer likewise.
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