This phenomenological study explored the teaching strategies used by eight (8) Filipino language teachers of Panabo City National High School in augmenting the oral communication skills of the students. The study identified three key themes in their practice: Utilized Structured Performance and Assessment, Employed Interactive and Collaborative Oral Communication, and Maximized Digital Communication and Modern Platform. However, challenges such as students' 'Non-preference for Filipino,' leading to low interest and confidence, and 'Limited Instructional Variability,' hindering engagement, were also evident. To address these problems, the study highlighted the need to conduct training among Filipino teachers on updated pedagogies and strengthen the use of engaging strategies to motivate students to learn the language and improve their oral communication skills. Future research could explore the efficiency of various approaches in improving Filipino oral communication skills across a range of educational settings, examine the direct effects of professional development and targeted support on teachers’ confidence to students’ motivation, engagement and oral proficiency, and explore on learners lived experiences in honing their Filipino oral communication skills through a variety of instructional modalities.