HB 690

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 1, 2025

An Act Allowing Mature Minors Ages 16 to 17 to Avail of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (Art) Without Parental Consent, Amending for the Purpose the Republic Act No. 11166, Otherwise Known as “philippine Hiv and Aids Policy Act”, as Amended

In plain language

The bill would let 16‑ and 17‑year‑old Filipinos who have HIV receive anti‑retroviral treatment without needing a parent’s permission, as long as a qualified health professional judges them mature enough to understand the treatment.

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Author · Representative

Javier Benitez
RepresentativeNegros Occidental, 3rd District
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HB00690 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch