HB 1543

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 7, 2025

An Act Granting Benefits and Incentives to Accredited Bantay Dagat and for Other Purposes

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The proposal would formally recognize community volunteer fishery enforcers, give them insurance, allowances, training, legal help and loan access, and require local governments to fund these benefits.

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Author · Representative

Lalo Matugas
RepresentativeSurigao del Norte, 1st District
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HB 523· Filed Jun 30, 2025
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HB 5454· Filed Oct 10, 2025
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HB01543 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Granting Benefits and Incentives to Accredited Bantay Dagat and for Other Purposes

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