HB 712

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 1, 2025

An Act Providing for the Development of Sustainable Cities and Communities in the Country, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The Sustainable Cities and Communities Act would require all Philippine cities and municipalities that are mostly urban to adopt plans that provide affordable housing, basic services, jobs, clean transport, green spaces, disaster resilience, and public participation, with the national government coordinating a sector plan and linking progress to the Seal of Good Local Governance.

Social WelfareEnvironment and Natural ResourcesTransportation

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Author · Representative

Javier Benitez
RepresentativeNegros Occidental, 3rd District
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Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 1026· Filed Aug 6, 2025
Sustainable Cities and Communities Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
SB 814· Filed Aug 4, 2025
Sustainable Cities and Communities Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Loren B. Legarda
SB 350· Filed Jul 10, 2025
Sustainable Cities and Communities Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Pia S. Cayetano
HB 991· Filed Jul 1, 2025
An Act Providing for the Development of Sustainable Cities and Communities in the Country
Substituted by HB04757Rep. Ivan Howard A. Guintu
HB 1375· Filed Jul 7, 2025
An Act Providing for the Development of Sustainable Cities and Communities in the Country
Substituted by HB04757Rep. Ziaur-Rahman "Zia" Alonto Adiong

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HB00712 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch