Consequently , English is widely spoken and understood , although fluency has decreased as the prevalence of Tagalog in primary and secondary educational institutions has increased .
Filipino and English are the official languages of the country for purposes of communication and instruction .
English is widely spoken and understood , although fluency has decreased as the prevalence of Tagalog in primary and secondary educational institutions has increased .
Filipino and English are the official languages of the country for purposes of communication and instruction .