The month of August is celebrated annually in the Philippines as Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Month). The observance this year, which is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 1041, is led by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) and is anchored on the theme "Sa Pangangalaga sa Wika at Kalikasan, Wagas na Pagmamahal Talagang Kailangan."