HB 1708

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 10, 2025

An Act Establishing Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Courts, Granting Them Exclusive Original Jurisdiction Over Cases Involving Agricultural Products, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

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The bill proposes a new special court, equal in rank to the Sandiganbayan, to handle all cases of agricultural smuggling, hoarding, profiteering and cartels, with divisions in NCR, Bulacan, Cebu and Davao.

Justice and JudiciaryAgriculture and FisheriesPublic Order and Safety

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Author · Representative

Angelo Barba
RepresentativeIlocos Norte, 2nd District
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HB01708 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Establishing Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Courts, Granting Them Exclusive Original Jurisdiction Over Cases Involving Agricultural Products, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

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