HB 2156

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 21, 2025

An Act Amending Presidential Decree No. 194, “authorizing Aliens, as Well as Associations, Corporations or Partnerships Owned in Whole or in Part by Foreigners to Engage in the Rice and Corn Industry, and for Other Purposes”

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The bill seeks to attract more foreign investment in rice and corn by deleting several restrictive sections of Presidential Decree 194 and by directing key agencies to issue implementing rules.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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SB 752· Filed Jul 29, 2025
Amending P.D. No. 194 (Authorizing Aliens to Owned or Engage in Rice and Corn Industry)
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HB 10012· Filed Jul 6, 2026
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HB 1947· Filed Jul 15, 2025
An Act Promoting and Supporting the Development of the Corn Industry, Establishing the Philippine Corn Industry Development Authority (Corndev), Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
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HB 5392· Filed Oct 8, 2025
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HB02156 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Amending Presidential Decree No. 194, “authorizing Aliens, as Well as Associations, Corporations or Partnerships Owned in Whole or in Part by Foreigners to Engage in the Rice and Corn Industry, and for Other Purposes”

In plain language

Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

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