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Social Welfare
BillSBN-123120th Congress

Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing System Act

Filed Filed Aug 20, 2025
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Filed on August 20, 2025, referred to the Committee on Culture and the Arts; withdrawn on September 24, 2025.

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The bill addresses the cultural preservation of indigenous writing systems in the Philippines.

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Routine

The bill was introduced as part of ongoing efforts to preserve cultural heritage, but its withdrawal indicates it was not a pressing issue at this time.

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Long title

Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing System Act

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The bill aimed to promote and protect Philippine indigenous and traditional writing systems but was withdrawn shortly after its introduction.

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SBN-1231 aimed to promote and protect Philippine indigenous and traditional writing systems, ensuring their preservation and conservation.

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Issue areas
Social WelfareCultural heritageSenate BillCultural PreservationIndigenous Writing

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Legislative history
Aug 20, 2025Senate
Introduced by Senator MANUEL "LITO" M. LAPID;
Sep 15, 2025Senate
Read on First Reading and Referred to the Committee on CULTURE AND THE ARTS;
Sep 24, 2025Senate
WITHDRAWN.
✦ AI insight

Stalled: the bill was introduced and referred to committee but was withdrawn just over a month later on September 24, 2025, indicating no further action was taken after its initial filing.

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Full text
SBN-1231 — verbatim textAs filed

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Senate 25 SEP 24 Al1 :50 RECORDS: Hon. Manual 'Lito" M. Lapid SENATOR 24 September 2025 ATTY. MARGARITA R. ALIAS Service Chief Legislative Bills and Index Service Senate of the Philippines Dear Dir. Alias: This is to request to withdraw SBN 1231 - Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing System Act to avoid confusion, as the same was inadvertently filed twice. Thank you very much. Sincerely yours, ATTY. ABELARDO P. MAGLANQUE, IR. Chief Legislative Officer Rm. 517, 5th Floor, Senate of the Philippines, GSIS Bullding, Financial Center, J.W. Diokno Boulevard, Pasay City 1308 Phillppines Tel Nos.: Trunk Line (+632 ) 8552-6601 Locals 5676 and 5677

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