Tag: Baybayin

LAPID PUSHES FOR ‘BAYBAYIN’ PRESERVATION

Post author By Hazel Chua
Post date January 18, 2023
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Senator Lito Lapid filed a bill seeking to protect and preserve Philippine indigenous and traditional writing systems, such as Baybayin, to inculcate patriotism and social consciousness among the citizenry. Under Senate Bill (S.B.) No. 1680, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) are mandated to include indigenous and traditional writing […]

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Politics

BAYBAYIN BILL GETS HOUSE OK – NIETO

Post author By Mario Sineneng
Post date November 26, 2021
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The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture chaired by Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo approved House Bill 10469 or the “Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing Systems Act”. The measure is primarily authored by Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and Manila 3rd District Representative John Marvin Nieto. House Bill 10469aims to promote, protect, and conserve the country’s […]

Tags Baybayin, bill, education, House of Representatives, language, Manila Rep. John Nieto