HB 5272

House·20th Congress·Filed Oct 7, 2025

An Act Mandating the Department of Education (DEPED) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (Dpwh) to Allocate Funds for the Construction of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (Wash) Areas in All Public Schools Nationwide, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill requires the education and public works departments to fund and build clean water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities in every public elementary and secondary school across the Philippines.

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HB 7426· Filed Jan 27, 2026
An Act Mandating the Department of Education (DEPED) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (Dpwh) to Allocate Funds for the Construction of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (Wash) Areas in All Public Schools Nationwide, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-02-02Rep. Antonio Jr. B. Legarda
HB 4040· Filed Aug 26, 2025
An Act Ensuring Universal Access to Safe and Reliable Water Supply in All Public Schools Nationwide, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-08-27Rep. Adrian E. Salceda
HB 7425· Filed Jan 27, 2026
An Act Integrating Basic Sanitation and Personal Hygiene Practices in the Curriculum of the Enhanced Basic Education (K-12) Program and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-02-02Rep. Antonio Jr. B. Legarda
HB 247· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Rationalizing the Resource Management of the Water Sector, Creating the Department of Water, Irrigation, Sewage, and Sanitation, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Substituted by HB06789Rep. Roberto Nazal
HB 667· Filed Jul 1, 2025
An Act Mandating the National Government to Allocate Funds for Potable Water Access and the Construction of Water Systems in All Barangays, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2025-07-29Rep. Emigdio III P. Tanjuatco

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HB05272 · Sources: BatasWatch