HB 6609

House·20th Congress·Filed Dec 3, 2025

An Act Expanding the Coverage of the Tertiary Education Subsidy, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 10931, Otherwise Known as the "Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act"

In plain language

The bill would immediately expand the free‑tuition and student‑aid program to include private colleges and technical schools, fund it through CHED and TESDA budgets, and prioritize aid based on household income and the availability of public schools in the student’s locality.

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Author · Representative

Keith Micah "Atty. Mike" D.l. TanReceipts →

Official sources

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

HB 8476· Filed Mar 11, 2026
An Act Expanding the Coverage of the Tertiary Education Subsidy, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 10931, Otherwise Known as the �universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act�, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
House ratified the CC report on 2026-06-03, Senate on 2026-06-17Rep. Jude A. Acidre +98
SB 1894· Filed Feb 23, 2026
Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act
Enrolled copy sent to malacanangSen. Pia S. Cayetano
SB 169· Filed Jul 7, 2025
Amending R.A. No. 10931 (Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act)
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" T. Go
SB 1841· Filed Feb 11, 2026
Private Education Voucher Expansion (Peve) Act
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan
HB 6250· Filed Nov 20, 2025
An Act Establishing a Voucher System for Poor and Academically Qualified Students of Private Higher Education Institutions and Private Technical-Vocational Institutions, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 10931, Otherwise Known as the �universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act�
Substituted by HB08476Rep. Mikaela Angela B. Suansing

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HB06609 · Sources: BatasWatch