HB 3646

House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 13, 2025

An Act Promoting the Adoption of Digital Payments for Financial Transactions of the Government and All Merchants

In plain language

The bill would require all government agencies and local governments to use digital payment systems for taxes, fees, and disbursements, and would force merchants to have a digital payment setup to get a business permit, while providing support and incentives to make the transition possible.

Public Order and SafetyBusiness, Trade and Industry

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Author · Representative

Migz Villafuerte
RepresentativeCamarines Sur, 5th District
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HB 6291· Filed Nov 24, 2025
An Act Promoting the Adoption of Digital Payments for Financial Transactions of the Government and All Merchants
Substituted by HB08468Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto
HB 8661· Filed Mar 18, 2026
An Act Promoting the Adoption of Digital Payments for Financial Transactions of the Government and All Merchants
Pending with the Committee on BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES since 2026-05-04Rep. Atty. Jennifer "Karen" A. Lagbas
HB 9035· Filed May 4, 2026
An Act Promoting the Adoption of Digital Payments for Financial Transactions of the Government and All Merchants
Pending with the Committee on BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES since 2026-05-06Rep. King Collantes
HB 5489· Filed Oct 13, 2025
An Act Promoting the Adoption of Digital Payments for Financial Transactions of the Government and All Merchants
Substituted by HB08468Rep. Juan Carlos "Arjo" C. Atayde
SB 1454· Filed Oct 13, 2025
Digital Payments Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Erwin T. Tulfo

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HB03646 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch