HB 2480

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 29, 2025

An Act Establishing a Framework for Blue Economy, Promoting Stewardship and Sustainable Development of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems and Resources

In plain language

The bill creates a national Blue Economy Council and a supporting secretariat to design a five‑year plan for sustainable use of the Philippines’ seas, including a nationwide map of marine activities, incentives for “blue” businesses, and new financing tools such as blue bonds.

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Author · Representative

Antonio Legarda
RepresentativeAntique, Lone District
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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 168· Filed Jul 7, 2025
Blue Economy Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Loren B. Legarda
HB 4934· Filed Sep 29, 2025
An Act Establishing a Framework for the Blue Economy and Promoting the Stewardship and Sustainable Development of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems and Resources
Substituted by HB06762Rep. Katrina Reiko Chua-Tai
HB 6175· Filed Nov 19, 2025
An Act Establishing the National Framework for the Transition of the Philippine Ocean Economy to a Blue Economy, Creating the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Blue Economy, and for Other Purposes
Substituted by HB06762Rep. Adrian E. Salceda
HB 6762· Filed Dec 10, 2025
An Act Establishing a Framework for Blue Economy, Promoting Stewardship and Sustainable Development of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems and Resources
Approved by the House on 2025-12-16, transmitted to the Senate on 2025-12-17 and received by the Senate on 2025-12-17Rep. Antonio Jr. B. Legarda +92
SB 1537· Filed Nov 18, 2025
Blue Economy Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Joel Villanueva

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HB02480 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch