Teachers learning different languages

As I read the newspaper today (April 15, 2011) from Manila Bulletin page 4 by Ina Hernando-Malipot on her column “Teachers train in a foreign language”. It makes me think; “why teachers learning different languages like Spanish, Japanese, French, German and Chinese?” what is the use of these languages that the DepEd are really pursuing with this training program for the high school teachers? I mean there is nothing wrong to this program but is the learning of the different languages of a teachers help the teacher in his/her field? Para bang ano pa ang silbi ng mga ibat-ibang lengwahe kong hindi mo naman ito palaging ginanagamit this is not your mother tongue and with those different languages it will takes a life long learning to learn and communicate fluently with those countries. Although the DepEd has a point in giving a chance for those teachers to learn a foreign language because in our country nowadays there were many foreign students who wants to study here in our country. Somehow, it can help the teachers in their teaching field like being a part-time job because they can gain extra income. Each one of us has its own viewpoint and on my own, I do not think that this program will be last because as a Filipino we really find it hard to speak and to learn with those different languages. Tayo ngang mga Pilipino hindi pa nga natin alam ng lubosan ang Ingles at madagdagan na naman ng ibat-ibang lengwahe. Correct me if I’m wrong, as what our dearest DepEd Secretary Armin Luisito says” We believe that all students deserve equality education. And quality education should be made accessible to everyone because it levels the playing fields is therefore a great equalizer” as what I understand the Deped should want all the students in our country know how o speak in Spanish, Japanese, French, German and Chinese to be equal with the other countries and to be competent and fluent and share common thoughts and knowledge with those languages. As what we all know, studying a foreign language has its own momentum: The more you learn, the more you want to learn. It depends on the person or any individuals who love to know different languages. Becoming a foreign language teacher in a school is an excellent idea for those who want to share their love of languages. If a teacher generally speaks multiple languages, many schools welcome those teachers whose first language was not English.