HB 2342

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 28, 2025

An Act Strengthening the Legal Staff of the Department of Justice, Renaming It as the Office of the Chief State Counsel, Redefining, Expanding, Rationalizing, and Further Professionalizing Its Organization, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The proposal would rename the DOJ’s legal staff, enlarge its structure, raise salaries, add benefits, and set aside ₱200 million to start the changes.

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Author · Representative

Gerville Luistro
RepresentativeBatangas, 2nd District
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HB 6624· Filed Dec 4, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Legal Staff of the Department of Justice, Renaming It as the Office of the Chief State Counsel, Redefining, Expanding, Rationalizing and Further Professionalizing Its Organization, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-12-10Rep. Leila M. De Lima
HB 5171· Filed Oct 6, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Legal Staff of the Department of Justice, Renaming It as the Office of the Chief State Counsel, Redefining, Expanding, Rationalizing and Further Professionalizing Its Organization, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-10-08Rep. Henry "Indy" Jr. F. Oaminal +1
HB 3575· Filed Aug 12, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Legal Staff of the Department of Justice, Renaming It as the Office of the Chief State Counsel, Redefining, Expanding, Rationalizing, and Further Professionalizing Its Organization, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-08-18Rep. Ysabel Maria J. Zamora
SB 2150· Filed May 21, 2026
Office of the Chief State Counsel Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Vicente C. Sotto III
HB 4376· Filed Sep 8, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Legal Staff of the Department of Justice, Renaming It as the Office of the Chief State Counsel, Redefining, Expanding, Rationalizing and Further Professionalizing Its Organization, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-09-10Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1

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HB02342 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch