It’s being studied in committee, which may hold hearings before deciding whether to recommend it. Most bills stay at this stage.
Status history
No changes since we started checking daily on Oct 4, 2026.
Status via BatasWatch (independent source)
The bill proposes to set up a National Cacao Authority under the Department of Agriculture, create a ₱200 million Cacao Development Fund (with at least ₱150 million added each year), and give the Authority powers to run programs, provide inputs, and offer credit to small cacao farmers and cooperatives. It also grants tax and customs exemptions for the Authority and for small farmers, and sets penalties of up to six months jail or a ₱20,000 fine for violations.
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HB06695 · Sources: BatasWatch
Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.