Filipino (Tagalog) is the national language of the Philippines. Before the arrival of the Spanish and British Empires, traditional Tagalog was spoken. However, over the years and with the coexistence of the three, along with many other indigenous languages of the Philippine archipelago, a co-integration has taken place and today’s Filipino or Tagalog is heavily influenced by English and Spanish. Because of this linguistic diversity between Tagalog, English, and Spanish, and considering that the Philippines has more than 180 indigenous languages (belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian branch of the Austronesian language family), the country’s linguistic and cultural richness should be highlighted.

In relation to this, it is also worth noting the importance that Tagalog translation and interpretation has gained as a result. Consequently, there is a need for language professionals; translators and interpreters with sufficient knowledge of Filipino culture and speech to facilitate communication between indigenous communities who do not speak the same language or who have very different origins and cultural backgrounds.

FILIPINO AND TOURISM

In recent decades, the Philippines has become a major tourist destination, thanks to its pleasant climate and people, its cuisine and its scenery. All this makes the visit a truly welcoming experience. This is an advantage for the tourism translation sector, as more and more people are interested in visiting the archipelago.

FILIPINO AND TRADE

As well as this, trade and institutional relations between the West and Southeast Asian countries have increased. This is a great opportunity for the Tagalog translation industry. And its projections for the future are very positive. Moreover, recent years have seen an increased movement of native Philippine nationals to other countries. In addition, language integration on a global scale has increased in recent years.

FILIPINO AND TRANSLATION

For this reason, translation has also experienced an increase in demand, as more and more information is required in this language. As mentioned above, the tourism sector has also seen an increase in demand for translation. The reason for this is that the Philippines is increasingly receiving visitors from new countries who are interested in the local culture.

OTHER INFORMATION

On the social side, the work of Tagalog interpretation is also noteworthy. Especially in the public sector and public services there is a need for professional interpreters They are able to resolve legal or health situations and act as intercultural mediators between people requiring a public service. Not only in the Philippines, but also for Filipino citizens in other countries around the world who do not know the language of the country.