Bill to protect, preserve PH indigenous, traditional writing systems hurdles House

via Inquirer News, 01 February 2022: The recognition of Philippine indigenous writing system passes another hurdle in the Philippine legislature.

The House of Representatives has approved on final reading the bill seeking to protect and preserve Philippine indigenous and traditional writing systems, such as Baybayin.

With 197 affirmative votes, zero negative, and no abstention, the lower chamber approved during Monday’s session House Bill No. 10657 or the “Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing Systems Act.”

Source: Bill to protect, preserve PH indigenous, traditional writing systems hurdles House | Inquirer News

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• House speaker: Baybayin ‘revival’ instrumental for PHL’s resurgence | Business Mirror, 05 Feb 2022
• Unanimous OK of Baybayin bill hailed | Manila Standard, 02 Feb 2022