Marites Barrios-Taran
Marites Barrios-Taran | |
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 Barrios-Taran in 2026 | |
| Chairperson of the Commission on the Filipino Language | |
| In office 2025 – up to present | |
| Director-General of the Commission on the Filipino Language | |
| In office 2023–2025 | |
| President | Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marites A. Barrios |
| Education |
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| Occupation | Certified Public Accountant • Lawyer • Filipino and native languages advocate[1] |
Marites A. Barrios-Taran is a Filipino public servant, accountant, lawyer, educator, and cultural leader.
Barrios-Taran serves as the Chairperson and Commissioner representing the Tagalog language at the Commission on the Filipino Language (Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino).[2][3]
Early life and education
Barrios-Taran was born in Malinao, Aklan and finished high school in 1984 at Saint Joseph's Academy, which would later invite her as its commencement speaker. A scholar, she graduated from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) with a Bachelor of Business Administration major in Accounting in 1989.
After passing the CPA Licensure Examinations, Barrios-Taran chose to pursue law studies and completed a Master in Government Management at the same University, becoming its first alumna of the Master of Laws program. She passed the 1994 Bar Examinations and signed the Roll of Attorneys on April 27, 1995.[4] She served as PLM's first Legal Counsel, and later as the Secretary of the University and to the Board of Regents.[5]
Career
Barrios-Taran was a CPA-lawyer before holding public office in the Philippines.
As a lawyer and researcher, many of the cases Barrios-Taran handled reached the High Court, and some of them were published in the Supreme Court Reports Annotated (SCRA).[6][7]
Barrios-Taran previously served as Director II at the House of Representatives.[8]
As KWF Chair, Barrios-Taran introduced the five pillars of language service centered on Saliksik-Wika, Sagip-Wika, Sulong-Wika, Salin-Wika, and Sinop-Wika.[9][10]
Awards and recognition
- 2026 - Sulo ng Pagtataguyod ng Wika, Kapisanan ng mga Filipino Awtor at Manunulat sa Pilipinas (KAFAMPI)[11]
- 2026 - Gawad Gintong Laurel, Pambansang Samahan ng mga Propesyonal at Mananaliksik sa Pilipinas, Inc. (PSPPI)[12]
- 2025 - Haribon Awards (Outstanding Alumna), PLM-PLMAAI[13]
- 2001 - VACC Awards, with Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption Chair Dante Jimenez and Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo[14]
- JICA Fellowship, Japan International Cooperation Agency [15]
References
- ↑ Montemayor, Ma. Teresa (August 29, 2025). "English or Filipino? A family's struggle with modern kids". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Organisasyon". KWF.gov.ph. 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ Naguna, John Lester (August 12, 2026). "Ang kwento ng tesis sa Matematika na isinulat sa Filipino". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Lawyers List". Supreme Court of the Philippines. June 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ Cabato, Luisa (August 7, 2025). "Marcos names new commissioner to Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "G.R. No. 149493". Supreme Court E-Library. June 22, 2006. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Yujuico vs. Hon. Atienza, Jr., G.R. No. 164282" (PDF). Supreme Court E-Library. October 12, 2005. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Atty. Marites A. Barrios-Taran has been appointed as the new Director General of KWF". Journal. March 10, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ Naguna, John Lester (August 21, 2025). "KWF, pinarangalan ang mga kampeon ng wika at kultura sa Gabi ng Parangal 2025". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ Raymundo Jr., Perfecto (August 11, 2025). "New KWF Chairperson gives new direction for KWF". Mabuhay News. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Tagapangulong Atty. Marites A. Barrios-Taran, Kinilala sa Ikalawang Gawad Pamana ng Pluma". Hanep.net. 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Tagapangulo ng KWF, Pinarangalan ng Pinakamataas na Gawad sa Lungsod ng Baguio". Filipino News Sentinel (Press release). June 3, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "PLM to honor 65 outstanding alumni in Haribon Awards". Philippine News Agency. June 19, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Anti-crime body marks 3rd years; cites PDI, reporter". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 18, 2001. p. A2. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "JICA PHILIPPINES ANNUAL REPORT 2024" (PDF). JICA.go.jp. 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2026.