HB 1240

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 3, 2025

An Act Mandating the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy to Admit at Least One Cadet from Each Congressional District Every School Year to Comprise Its Freshman Class

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The bill requires the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy to admit at least one cadet from every congressional district each school year, with three cadets from provinces that have only one district, provided they pass the entrance exam and meet all admission requirements.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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An Act Mandating the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy to Admit at Least One Cadet from Each Congressional District Every School Year to Comprise Its Freshman Class

In plain language

Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

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