HB 2153
House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 21, 2025
An Act Amending Republic Act No. 9296, Otherwise Known as "The Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines" by Declaring the Importation, Selling And, Distribution of "Botcha” as a Criminal Offense with Provisions for Imprisonment and for Other Purposes
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The bill adds a new crime that makes importing, selling, or distributing double‑dead meat (called “botcha”) illegal, and sets prison terms of one to two years plus fines of ₱50,000‑₱500,000 for anyone who does so.
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