Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteen Congress
2 Regular Session

4882

amey

House Bill No.

i. Bataoil

introduced by Hon, Leopoldo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

“Baybayin” refers to all existing and discovered ancient and traditional scripts of the
indigenous peoples of the Philippines. It is important to emphasize the continuing tradition of
script writing among a few remaining indigenous communities as scripts are connected to
language and literature.

Some government offices and agencies, such the National Museum, the Komisyon Sa
Wikang Filipino, the National Library, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the
Record Management and Archive Office, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines,
and the Cultural center of the Philippines, have already incorporated Baybayin in their official
logos,

All government agencies and offices must take the lead to further promote Filipino
culture and traditions, strengthen Filipino identity, and instill the same in everyday life. The
logos and seals of government agencies and offices should not only reflect the emblems of their
functions and duties but also its pride in Filipino heritage and traditions.

In view of the forgoing, the immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEEN CONGRESS
2™ Regular Session

House Bill No. 4882

Introduced by Hon. Leopoldo N. Bataoil

AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE USE OF BAYBAYIN IN ALL OFFICIAL LOGOS OF
ALL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, DEPARTMENT AND OFFICES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Short title. This Act shall be known as the “Baybayin Act of 2014”
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. Itis hereby declared the policy of the State:

1. To give priority to culture to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress and
promote total human liberation and development,

2. To recognize that the culture is a unifying, humanizing and modemizing agent of any society
sand

3. To promote the National Language of the country while enhancing the linguistic diversity of
the Philippines;

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms:

a. “Baybayin” shall refer to all existing and discovered ancient and traditional scripts of the
indigenous peoples of the Philippines,

b. “Logo” for purposes of this Act shall refer to a symbol or other small design adopted by a
government agency, department or office to identify itself

SECTION 4. Use of Baybayin in Official Logos

a. All government agencies, departments and offices are mandated to incorporate Baybayin in
their official logos.

b, The National Musuem, as the repository of information on Baybayin, shall make available to
all government offices, departments and agencies, a catalogue of the scripts ftom which the
offices, departments and agencies, may refer to for the creation of their appropriate logos;

¢. The Office of the President shall ensure the compliance with the Act, and shall receive the
revised logos of agencies, departments and offices.


SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executives orders, rules and regulations and
other issuances or parts thereof that are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended
and modified accordingly.

SECTION 6, Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act shall be declared, unconstitutional
or invalid, the other provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effort.

SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days fiom its publication
in at least two (2) papers of general circulation.

Approved

LEO Pai no-rown . BATAOIL