HB 3208

House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 6, 2025

An Act Mandating Philippine Consular Offices and Service Attaches Abroad to Operate During Official Holidays of Host Countries and at Least Two Weekend Days a Month to Enable Overseas Filipinos to Transact Business Without Loss of Income,and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The proposal would require every Philippine embassy, consulate and service attach abroad to stay open on the host country’s public holidays and to provide service on at least two weekend days each month, with staff given compensatory leave or extra pay.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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An Act Mandating Philippine Consular Offices and Service Attach�s Abroad to Operate on at Least Two Weekend Days a Month to Enable Overseas Filipinos to Transact Business Without Loss of Income and for Other Purposes
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SB 727· Filed Jul 21, 2025
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HB 8366· Filed Mar 9, 2026
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HB 4166· Filed Aug 28, 2025
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HB03208 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch