Surge Of Tagalog Does Not Equal Filipino Progress In Canada
Charlene Sayo
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Posted 12.25.2012
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Canada British Columbia
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The mere fact that the media has zeroed in on Tagalog as the fastest growing immigrant language, and the public's surprise of this so-called linguistic phenomenon, is telling of the social insignificance of Canada's third largest ethnic group. Sure, Filipinos are common props in fast-food restaurants, hotels and homes, but their lack of political and economic weight renders them invisible despite their large presence and 24/7 work cycles.
