HB 7205

House·20th Congress·Filed Jan 20, 2026

An Act to Ensure Genuine Representation of Marginalized and Underrepresented Sectors in the Party-List System, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7941 or the “party-List System Act”

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The bill seeks to make the party‑list system truly represent marginalized groups by adding verification hearings, stricter nominee rules, name restrictions, and a new “manifest failure” cancellation ground.

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Author · Representative

Leila M. De LimaReceipts →

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HB 7237· Filed Jan 22, 2026
An Ac? to Ensure That the Party-List System Is Reserved for the Marginalized and Underrepresented Amending for That Purpose Republic ??? No. 7941, Otherwise Known as the "Party-List System ???"
Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2026-01-27Rep. Felimon M. Espares
HB 7411· Filed Jan 27, 2026
An Act to Ensure That the Party-List System Is Reserved for the Marginalized and Underrepresented Amending for That Purpose Republic Act 7941, Otherwise Known as the �party-List System Act�
Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2026-02-02Rep. Wowo Fortes
SB 192· Filed Jul 7, 2025
Amending R.A. No. 7941 (Party-List System Act)
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Vicente C. Sotto III
HB 8651· Filed Mar 18, 2026
An Act Reforming the Party-List System, Amending Republic Act No. 7941, Otherwise Known as the �party-List System Act�, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2026-05-04Rep. Eric Go Yap
HB 7002· Filed Dec 22, 2025
An Act Reforming the Party-List System and Amending Republic Act No. 7941, Entitled "An Act Providing for the Election of Party-List Representatives Through the Party-List System, and Appropriating Funds Therefor", Otherwise Known as the 'party-List System Act' and for Other Purposes Reforming the Party-List System
Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2026-01-26Rep. Mark Anthony Santos

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HB07205 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act to Ensure Genuine Representation of Marginalized and Underrepresented Sectors in the Party-List System, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7941 or the “party-List System Act”

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Official sources

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