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Language policies in the National Museum Complex

Requested from NatMu by N. Manalastas at 10:36 AM on Oct 05, 2023.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2022 - 01/01/2023
Tracking no: #NatMu-721921558655

Manalastas 10:36 AM, Oct 05, 2023 

Hi! 

I would like to ask if the National Museum of Anthropology and the National Museum of Natural History have any language policy/policies when it comes to displaying signs, creating exhibit signboards, etc.? And if so, what are these language policies?

Thank you.

Pamular 11:32 AM, Oct 06, 2023 

October 6, 2023

Dear Mr. Enrique,

Thank you for your request dated Oct 05, 2023 10:36:03 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Language policies in the National Museum Complex.

We received your request on Oct 05, 2023 10:36:03 AM and will respond on or before Oct 26, 2023 10:36:03 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEk5hdE11LTcyMTkyMTU1ODY1NQw, for request with ticket number #NatMu-721921558655.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Mary Everness Pamular
FOI Officer

Crelencia 01:19 PM, Oct 06, 2023 

October 6, 2023

Dear Nicko Enrique Manalastas,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 05, 2023 10:36:03 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Language policies in the National Museum Complex.

Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved. Per your inquiry, the National Museum Complex implements the use of English and Filipino language in its exhibition texts, postings and signages to ensure it meets the information needs of both the local and international visitors.

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If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to <Director-General Jeremy Barns/infor@nationalmuseum.gov.ph>. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Anne Rosette Crelencia
FOI Receiving Officer

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