Bill on using neo-ethnic textiles for graduation passes 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines --- A bill proposing that students of state universities and colleges (SUCs) wear academic regalia made of local textiles for graduation has been approved by the House of Representatives on second reading. House Bill (HB) No. 7620, the substitute bill to HB No. 4127, was deliberated on by the Committee on Higher and Technical Education last Oct. 22. It was approved via viva voce voting. Under the bill, a Philippine Academic Regalia Council would be created to formulate a National Academic Regalia Policy. The council would be made up of representatives from the following agencies: National Commission for Culture and the Arts National Commission on ...

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