 A bill in the Philippine Congress described the "bakyâ" as having 'reference to the Filipinos' humble beginnings'.It has been proposed as the "National Slipper of the Philippines" since 2014.The bakyâ has been in use for centuries in the Philippines, minimally in the pre-colonial era, and widely in the Spanish era in the 16th century to 18th century.Additional designs and motifs were added during the colonial era.