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SENATE 
S.B. No. 1899 
Introduced by 
Senator LOREN tEGARDA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
"Baybayin" refers to all existing and discovered ancient and traditional 
scripts of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines. It is import~nt 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 as the National Museum, the 
Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, the National Library, the National Commission 
for Culture and the Arts, the Records Management and Archives Office, the 
National Historical Commission of the Philippines, and the Cultural Center of 
the Philippines, have already incorporated baybayin in their officia110gos. 
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 foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is 
earnestly sought. 
Senator 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE USE. OF BAYBAYIN IN ALL OFFICIAL LOGOS 
S.B. No. 1899 
Introduced by 
Senator LOREN LEGARDA 
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OF ALL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. This A~t shall be known as the ~'Baybayin Act of 2013" 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. It is 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 culture is a unifying, humanizing and modernizing agent of 
any society; and 
3. To promote the national language of the country while enhancing the 
linguistic diversity of the Philippinys; 
SEC. 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 tb identify itself 
SEC. 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 Museum, as the repository of information on Baybayin, shall 
make available to all government offices, departments and agencies, a 
catalogue of the scripts from which the offices, departments, and agencies 
may refer to for the creation of their appropriate logos; 
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c. The Office of the President shall ensure compliance with the Act, and shall 
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receive the revised logos of agencies, departments and offices. 
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SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations 
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and other issuances or parts thereof that are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, 
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amended or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 6. Separability Clause. If any prOVIsIon of this Act shall be declared 
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unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full 
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force and effect. 
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SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen '(15) days from its 
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publication in at least two (2) papers of general circulation. 
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