HB 5831

House·20th Congress·Filed Nov 11, 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, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill would create a new Department of Water Resources to plan and manage the country’s water, set up an independent Water Regulatory Commission to license providers and set tariffs, and establish a Water Trust Fund to finance water projects, all aimed at guaranteeing safe, affordable water for every Filipino by 2030.

Environment and Natural ResourcesPublic Works and Infrastructure

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Author · Representative

Agatha "Agay" CruzReceipts →

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HB 1019· Filed Jul 1, 2025
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An Act Establishing the National Framework for Water Resource Management and Creating the Department of Water Resources and the Water Regulatory Commission, Defining Their Mandate, Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
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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
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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
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HB05831 · Sources: BatasWatch