Netizens give mixed reaction on misspelling of “Philippines” on Bacolod CDRRMO ambulance
WRONG SPELLING – A photo of an ambulance from the city of Bacolod, under the CDRRMO (City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office), has recently gone viral on social media due to a misspelling of the word “Philippines.” Instead of one letter “L,” there were two “L’s” and one “P” in the middle.
According to Dr. Anna Maria Laarni Pornan, the head of CDRRMO, three ambulances were delivered to the city even before the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was only later noticed that one of the three had a misspelled “Philippines.”
Pornan stated as per Aksyon Radyo Bacolod that they are currently investigating whether the supplier or the LGU (Local Government Unit) was responsible for putting the incorrect sticker, as it depends on the purchase request. CDRRMO will be replacing the sticker with the new logo, along with the other ambulances.
Currently, Bacolod has only two operational ambulances, including the one with the misspelling, that were turned over by Mayor Albee Benitez. There are also two damaged ambulances up for repair. As part of their plan for this year, CDRRMO is also looking to purchase two or three additional ambulances.
Meanwhile, the misspelling of “Philippines” is often due to typographical errors or mistakes during the printing or production process. Additionally, the complexity of the word with its combination of letters, including double “P” and double “L,” may lead to errors, especially if not carefully checked.
In some cases, the misspelling of “Philippines” may also occur due to language differences or lack of familiarity with the correct spelling among non-native English speakers. It is important to ensure accurate spelling, especially in official documents or public materials, to avoid confusion and maintain professionalism.
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