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LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS
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LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 71-A
TO
: The Secretary of Education and Culture
WHEREAS, Arabic is now becoming one of the languages often use in
international conventions, and is at present spoken by millions of
peoples in the Middle East and other parts of the world;
WHEREAS, Arabic is also spoken by a sizeable number of Filipino
especially in predominantly Muslim-populated areas in Mindanao;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 3(1), Article XV, of the Constitution,
Arabic is mentioned as one of the languages in which the Constitution
is required to be translated;
WHEREAS, many Filipino leaders who speak the Arabic language have
continuously petitioned for the government's protection and promotion
thereof;
WHEREFORE, I hereby direct the Secretary of Education and Culture to
allow and authorize the use of Arabic as a medium of instruction in
schools and/or areas in the Philippines where the use thereof so
permits.
These instructions shall be
implemented immediately.
April 28, 1973.
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