HB 2297

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 24, 2025

An Act Promoting Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing Systems and Providing for Their Protection, Preservation, and Conservation

In plain language

The proposal would officially recognize Philippine indigenous scripts as cultural treasures, require them to be taught in schools, run public awareness events, and task the NCCA with protecting and preserving the scripts.

Culture, Arts and HeritageEducationGovernment Administration

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Author · Representative

Marivic Co-Pilar
RepresentativeQuezon City, 6th District
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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 875· Filed Aug 4, 2025
Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing Systems Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
SB 1339· Filed Sep 3, 2025
Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing Systems Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Imee R. Marcos
HB 1201· Filed Jul 3, 2025
An Act Promoting Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing Systems and Providing for Their Protection, Preservation, and Conservation
Measure approved by the Committee on 2025-09-15Rep. Ziaur-Rahman "Zia" Alonto Adiong
HB 8699· Filed Mar 18, 2026
An Act Promoting Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing Systems and Providing for Their Protection, Preservation, and Conservation
Approved by the House on 2026-05-20, transmitted to the Senate on 2026-05-25 and received by the Senate on 2026-05-25Rep. Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar +12
HB 4263· Filed Sep 1, 2025
An Act Promoting Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing Systems and Providing for Their Protection, Preservation, and Conservation
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-09-03Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3

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HB02297 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch