HB 3298

House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 6, 2025

An Act Establishing the Economic Zone and Freeport in the Province of Southern Leyte Creating for This Purpose the Southern Leyte Economic Zone and Freeport Authority Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill proposes to set up a special economic zone and freeport in Southern Leyte, run by a new authority, with tax breaks and other incentives to attract local and foreign investors and create jobs for residents.

Local Government

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Author · Representative

Oging Mercado
RepresentativeSouthern Leyte, 1st District
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HB 825· Filed Jul 1, 2025
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HB 716· Filed Jul 1, 2025
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HB03298 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch