HB 5098

House·20th Congress·Filed Oct 2, 2025

An Act Institutionalizing the Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers (Refuel) Program as a Food Stamp Initiative to Combat Involuntary Hunger, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The proposal would make the REFUEL food‑stamp program permanent, giving poor families a reloadable card loaded with at least ₱3,000 each month to buy nutritious food at approved stores.

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Author · Representative

Cheeno Miguel D. AlmarioReceipts →

Official sources

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HB 5964· Filed Nov 13, 2025
An Act Establishing a Comprehensive Food Stamp Program to Alleviate Poverty Among Disadvantaged Households Across the Nation, and for Other Purposes
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HB 2461· Filed Jul 29, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Walang Gutom: Food Stamp Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on SOCIAL SERVICES since 2025-08-04Rep. Dante S. Garcia +1
HB 534· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Institutionalizing and Strengthening Food Stamp Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and Appropriating Funds Thereof
Pending with the Committee on SOCIAL SERVICES since 2025-07-29Rep. Eduardo Jr. R. Rama
HB 9345· Filed May 19, 2026
An Act Institutionalizing the Walang Gutom Program as a Food Stamp Initiative to Combat Involuntary Hunger, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on SOCIAL SERVICES since 2026-05-25Rep. Wowo Fortes
HB 3809· Filed Aug 18, 2025
An Act Institutionalizing the Walang Gutom Program as a Food Stamp Initiative to Combat Involuntary Hunger, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on SOCIAL SERVICES since 2025-08-20Rep. Antonino III B. Roman

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HB05098 · Sources: BatasWatch