Bill Type
Congress Name
Long Title
AN ACT DECLARING SIKARAN AS THE NATIONAL MARTIAL ART OF THE PHILIPPINES
Date filed
July 29, 2003
Scope
Urgent Bill
No
Legislative History
| House Bill/Resolution NO. House Bill No. 6242, 12th Congress of the Republic |
| FULL TITLE : AN ACT DECLARING SIKARAN AS THE NATIONAL MARTIAL ART OF THE PHILIPPINES |
| ABSTRACT : The bill seeks to declare "sikaran" as the national martial art of the Philippines. Sikaran-arnis is an ancient art of foot and stick fighting that originated in the town of Baras, Rizal. It incorporates arnis in the predominantly foot-fighting technique making it distinct from the other forms of martial arts like taekwondo and karate. Sikaran which is rapidly gaining popularity in the country, promotes the virtues of self-discipline and control as well as a healthy and simple lifestyle. |
| PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : RODRIGUEZ, ISIDRO JR. S. |
| DATE FILED : 2003-07-29 |
| SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL |
| ADMINISTRATION BILL? No |
| URGENT BILL? No |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES |
| REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS ON 2003-08-04 |
Abstract
The bill seeks to declare "sikaran" as the national martial art of the Philippines. Sikaran-arnis is an ancient art of foot and stick fighting that originated in the town of Baras, Rizal. It incorporates arnis in the predominantly foot-fighting technique making it distinct from the other forms of martial arts like taekwondo and karate. Sikaran which is rapidly gaining popularity in the country, promotes the virtues of self-discipline and control as well as a healthy and simple lifestyle.
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