diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -11,19 +11,29 @@ assignees: ''
 
 Thanks for contributing to libphonenumber-csharp!
 
-Please read the following before filing an issue.
+We appreciate your effort in helping us improve the library by submitting a bug report.
 
-## Checklist before filing an issue
-
-Please check the following:
-*   Is the issue reproducible using the
-    [Google demo](http://libphonenumber.appspot.com/)?
-
-   If yes:
+Please read the following checklist before filing an issue.
 
-*   Please file an issue with [Google](https://github.com/google/libphonenumber)
-
-If not:
+## Checklist before filing an issue
 
-*   Your issue may be resolved by upgrading to the latest version of the
-    library. If the issue exists in the latest version please file an issue here.
+- [ ] Is the issue reproducible using the [Google demo](http://libphonenumber.appspot.com)?
+    - If yes, please file an issue with [Google](https://github.com/google/libphonenumber)
+    - If not, proceed to the next steps.
+- [ ] Is this issue related to the metadata for a specific region phone number?
+    - If yes, please file an issue with [Google](https://github.com/google/libphonenumber)
+      - We use all metadata information directly from Google's libphonenumber repository, see an example [here](https://github.com/twcclegg/libphonenumber-csharp/commit/eacacd3783a14880461adad9c38f614469fcca3c)
+      - See github action [here](https://github.com/twcclegg/libphonenumber-csharp/actions/workflows/create_new_release_on_new_metadata_update.yml) that will automatically update the metadata and publish a new nuget package.
+    - See examples of an issue that should be filed with [Google](https://github.com/google/libphonenumber) and not in this repository
+      - [here](https://github.com/twcclegg/libphonenumber-csharp/issues/259)
+      - [here](https://github.com/twcclegg/libphonenumber-csharp/issues/214)
+      - [here](https://github.com/twcclegg/libphonenumber-csharp/issues/272)
+    - If not, proceed to the next steps.
+- [ ] Have you upgraded to the latest version of the library?
+    - If not, please upgrade to the latest version and check if the issue still exists.
+    - If yes, proceed to the next steps.
+- [ ] Have you provided a clear and concise title for the issue?
+- [ ] Have you included all relevant details and steps to reproduce the issue?
+- [ ] Have you attached any necessary logs, screenshots, or code snippets?
+
+Thank you for your contribution!