HB 2742

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 30, 2025

An Act Strengthening the Traditional and Complementary Medicine System, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8423, Otherwise Known as the "Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (Tama) of 1997"

In plain language

The bill would give the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) new powers to set rules, inspect facilities, license practitioners, and test products, while also protecting indigenous knowledge and imposing penalties for illegal practice.

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Author · Representative

Jay Vergara
RepresentativeNueva Ecija, 3rd District
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HB02742 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch