HB 3046

House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 5, 2025

An Act Defining Parental Rights and Authority Over Minor and Unemancipated Children

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The bill declares that parents have the primary right and duty to raise their minor and unemancipated children, and that this parental authority is superior to the government's, which may only step in to protect a child’s safety when needed.

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Author · Representative

Benny Abante
RepresentativeManila, 6th District
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An Act Defining Parental Rights and Authority Over Minor and Unemancipated Children

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