SEC. 4. Promotion of "Baybayin" as the National Writing System of the
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Philippines. - "Baybayin" as the national writing system representing Philippine
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traditions and national identity shall be promoted through the following:
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(a) by requiring all manufacturers of locally produced processed produced
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food products to inscribe "Baybayin" scripts and their translation on ther
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containers or labels;
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(b) by mandating the local government units (LGUs) to include the appropriate
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"Baybayin" script in their signage for street names, public facilities, public
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buildings, and other necessary signage for other public service establishments
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such as hospitals, fire and police stations, community centers and
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government halls;
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(c) by requiring newspaper and magazine publishers to include a "Baybayin"
translation of their official name; and
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(d) by directing the appropriate government agency to disseminate knowledge
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and information about "Baybayin" script by distributing reading materials in
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all levels of public and private educational institutions and all government
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and private agencies and offices to instill awareness of the declaration of
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"Baybayin" as the national writing system and to conduct staff trainings for
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the proper handling of these important documents.
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SEC. 5. Protection, Preservation and Conservation of "Baybayin" Script. - The
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National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is hereby mandated to protect,
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preserve and conserve "baybayin" as a National Cultural Treasure.
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SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days after the
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approval of this Act, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), in
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coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTl), Department of Interior
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and Local Government (DILG), Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on
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