HB 4526

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 10, 2025

An Act Establishing the National Framework for Water Resource Management and Creating the Department of Water Resources and the Water Regulatory Commission, Defining Their Mandates, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The bill would set up a new Department of Water Resources to plan and manage all water resources in the Philippines, and a separate Water Regulatory Commission to license and oversee water‑service providers. It also creates a Water Trust Fund to finance water projects and requires all providers to register and obtain a license.

Government AdministrationEnvironment and Natural ResourcesPublic Works and Infrastructure

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Author · Representative

Iris Montes
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HB04526 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch