HB 591

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 30, 2025

An Act Ensuring the Fundamental Equality of Men and Women Under the Laws on Marriage and Family Relations, Amending for the Purpose Articles 14, 96, 124, 211 and 225 of Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the "Family Code of the Philippines"

In plain language

The bill would change the Family Code so that husbands and wives, as well as mothers and fathers, must make family, property, and child‑related decisions together, and any unilateral action would need the other party’s later approval or a court order.

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Author · Representative

Jaime Fresnedi
RepresentativeMuntinlupa City, Lone District
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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

HB 3576· Filed Aug 12, 2025
An Act Ensuring the Fundamental Equality of Men and Women Under the Laws on Marriage and Family Relations, Amending for the Purpose Articles 14, 96, 124, 211 and 225 of Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the "Family Code of the Philippines"
Deliberated upon by the Mother Committee on 2026-02-25Rep. Ysabel Maria J. Zamora
HB 1042· Filed Jul 1, 2025
An Act Ensuring Women�s Equal Rights in Marriage and Family Relations, Amending Articles 14, 96,124, 211, and 225 of Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the �family Code of the Philippines�
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2025-07-29Rep. Jc M. Abalos
HB 7018· Filed Dec 22, 2025
An Act Ensuring the Fundamental Equality of Men and Women Under the Laws on Marriage and Family Relations, Amending for the Purpose Articles 14, 96, 124, 211, and 225 of Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the �family Code of the Philippines�
Deliberated upon by the Mother Committee on 2026-02-25Rep. Sarah Jane I. Elago +2
HB 2014· Filed Jul 16, 2025
An Act Ensuring the Fundamental Equality of Men and Women Under the Laws on Marriage and Family Relations, Amending for the Purpose Articles 14, 96, 124, 211 and 225 of Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the "Family Code of the Philippines"
Deliberated upon by the Mother Committee on 2026-02-25Rep. Ann Matibag
HB 3061· Filed Aug 5, 2025
An Act Amending Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the Family Code of the Philippines, on Property Relations Between Husband and Wife, and Support, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2025-08-11Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante

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