HB 4884

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 24, 2025

An Act Amending Republic Act 8800, Also Known as the Safeguard Measures Act, to Make the Philippine Economy Resilient to the Effects of Globalization and New Technologies, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill amends the 2000 Safeguard Measures Act to cover services, software, patents and other intangible assets, expands who counts as a consumer, and adds health emergencies and large disasters as “extraordinary circumstances” that can trigger trade safeguards.

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Kristine Alexie B. TutorReceipts →

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