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“It was never dead. But there is a need to put mechanisms in place to prevent the built heritage in Escolta, and other heritage districts, to be completely erased in the name of progress."
MANILA - The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading a measure promoting, protecting, and conserving the country's indigenous and traditional writing systems. The chamber passed through voice vote House Bill 10657, or the proposed "Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing Systems Act", which is primarily authored by Speaker Lord Allan Velasco. The bill aims to promote patriotism among the citizenry by inculcating, propagating, and conserving the cultural heritage and treasures of the country. It would require the Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to include writing systems in relevant subjects of basic and higher education curricula, as well as to create an elective or specialized course in higher education. Manila Rep. John Marvin Nieto, another author of the bill, said a strong national identity is a "true mark of a nation" that has established a connection to its heritage, culture, and histor
Lawmakers are pushing for the passage of bills providing for a 14th month pay for all workers. On Tuesday, House Committee on Civil Service has started its deliberations on four pending measures mandating the 14th month pay for all employees regardless of status of employment. Kabayan Rep. Ron Salo said his…