HB 4427
House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 8, 2025
An Act Strengthening and Rationalizing the Regulatory Capacity of the Bureau of Quarantine (Boq), Reorganizing and Renaming It to Philippine Quarantine Authority (Pqa), Repealing Republic Act 9271 (RA 9271), and Appropriating Funds Therefor
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The bill would replace the current Bureau of Quarantine with a new Philippine Quarantine Authority under the Department of Health, giving it broader powers to inspect, detain, and regulate vessels, aircraft, and travelers, and allowing it to keep part of its earnings to fund its operations.
HealthGovernment AdministrationPublic Works and InfrastructurePublic Order and Safety
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