SB 609

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 15, 2025

Equal Use of Official Languages Act

An Act Providing for the Equal Use of Filipino and English Languages in All Government Issuances and Documents

In plain language

The bill would require every government document—whether from the President, Congress, courts, or agencies—to be produced in both Filipino and English, giving the two versions the same legal weight.

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Author · Senator

Robinhood Padilla
SenatorRobinhood Padilla
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Subjects

FilipinoEnglish LanguageGovernment Documents

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HB 2880· Filed Aug 4, 2025
An Act to Enhance Citizens� Access to Government Information and Services by Establishing a System in Which Government Documents Issued to the Public Must Be Written in Plain Language and Translated to the Local Language or Dialects If Necessary, and for Other Purposes
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HB 46· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Requiring the Use of Plain Language in All Government Issued Public Advisories, Notices, Announcements and Similar Documents Intended for Public Dissemination and Distribution
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SB 1538· Filed Nov 18, 2025
Plain Language in Government Documents Act
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HB 5033· Filed Sep 30, 2025
An Act Requiring All Government Offices to Adopt Plain Language in All Communications to the Public to Enhance Citizens� Access to Government Information and Services, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
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SB 1523· Filed Nov 12, 2025
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SBN-609 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch