HB 5035

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 30, 2025

An Act Renaming the Literacy Coordinating Council to National Literacy Council, Strengthening Its Powers and Functions, Expanding Its Membership Structure and Support Mechanisms, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7165, as Amended

In plain language

The proposal would rename the Literacy Coordinating Council as the National Literacy Council, give it broader authority to lead literacy policy, add more members from government and civil society, and set up funding and award programs to support literacy across the country.

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Authors · 3 Representatives

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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 628· Filed Jul 15, 2025
National Literacy Council Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Win T. Gatchalian
HB 6494· Filed Dec 1, 2025
An Act Renaming the Literacy Coordinating Council to National Literacy Council, Strengthening Its Powers and Functions, Expanding Its Membership Structure and Support Mechanisms, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7165, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-12-03Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap
HB 6745· Filed Dec 10, 2025
An Act Renaming the Literacy Coordinating Council to National Literacy Council, Strengthening Its Powers and Functions, Expanding Its Membership Structure and Support Mechanisms, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7165, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-12-10Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3
HB 9719· Filed Jun 3, 2026
An Act Renaming the Literacy Coordinating Council to the National Literacy Council, Strengthening Its Powers and Functions, Streamlining Its Membership Structure, Providing Its Local Support Mechanisms, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7165, as Amended, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending First ReadingRep. Kenneth T. Gatchalian
HB 3747· Filed Aug 14, 2025
An Act Renaming the Literacy Coordinating Council to National Literacy Council, Strengthening Its Powers and Functions, Expanding Its Membership Structure and Support Mechanisms, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7165, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-08-20Rep. Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte +3

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HB05035 · Sources: BatasWatch