Netizen Edits English-Only Policy Announcement of University in Laguna
EOP – A netizen edited the English-only policy announcement of a university in Laguna.
A university in Cabuyao, Laguna, became the subject of online discussions after its announcement of an “English-Only Policy” (EOP) went viral. The University of Cabuyao stated that starting February 3, 2025, all transactions, classes, and interactions within the campus must be conducted exclusively in English. The policy applies to students, faculty, staff, and all personnel, to cultivate a strong English-speaking environment and foster globally competitive graduates.
The announcement was shared on the university’s official Facebook page and received various reactions from netizens, including experts and ordinary users. Some critics argued that the policy reflected an outdated view, suggesting that being globally competitive and world-class should not solely depend on speaking English. Others defended the policy, emphasizing that improving English proficiency is crucial for communication in certain fields and with foreigners.
The post also received attention from a netizen, “Leo Laparan II,” who edited the announcement, highlighting grammatical errors and adding sarcastic remarks about the policy. His version of the announcement, posted on Facebook, was humorously marked with red ink, resembling a heavily edited document. His post garnered various comments, with some praising his effort to correct the mistakes and others commenting on the irony of the university’s attempt to enforce a policy while having errors in their announcement.
Leo, an editor for a local broadsheet and a journalism teacher, explained that as a professional in the field, he couldn’t ignore the mistakes he saw in the post. Despite the criticism, the university has yet to respond to requests for their side of the story.
As of press time, the University of Cabuyao has yet to issue any statement regarding the backlash they have been receiving for their new policy.
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