HB 6656

House·20th Congress·Filed Dec 9, 2025

An Act Establishing the Indigenous Peoples University of the Philippines, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The bill would create a new university focused on indigenous peoples, with its main campus in Cagayan de Oro and the power to open additional campuses in indigenous areas.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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HB06656 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Establishing the Indigenous Peoples University of the Philippines, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

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