An Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) faculty, who teaches Filipino, expresses his sentiment on KWF's proposal as the commission's head Virgilio Almario (with hat) and other academicians listen intently.

Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino chair Virgilio Almario at the Valenzuela City Hall. Behind him is the 'Triumvirate,' a work of another national artist, Napoleon Abueva.

The national artist signing his autograph at Museo Valenzuela.

The speaker seated with (from R) DepEd Valenzuela Filipino supervisor Rosarie Carlos, City Council Committee on Culture and the Arts chair Coun. Jenny Esplana, former UP Department of History chairperson Dr. Evelyn Miranda and noted poet, author and dean of Philippine High School for the Arts Vim Nadera.

Virgilio Almario stresses it's about time Filpinos call their country "Filipinas" in its national language form.

Students and teachers attend the symposium headlined by Virgilio Almario, whose poems are bylined Rio Alma.

Students and teachers attend the symposium headlined by Virgilio Almario, whose poems are bylined Rio Alma.

The speaker acknowledges his audience after his talk.