HB 7210

House·20th Congress·Filed Jan 21, 2026

An Act Strengthening the People's Right to Information on Matters of Public Concern and Implementing the State Policy of Full Public Disclosure of All Its Transactions Involving Public Interest, Providing Mechanisms for Their Effective Exercise, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill would make government information openly available, set up a new Freedom of Information Commission to oversee requests, and create clear rules for when information can be kept secret.

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Author · Representative

Elijah Rumbaoa San FernandoReceipts →

Official sources

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HB 6970· Filed Dec 18, 2025
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HB 2897· Filed Aug 4, 2025
An Act Implementing the People's Right to Information and the Constitutional Policies of Full Public Disclosure and Honesty in the Public Service, and for Other Purposes
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HB 4451· Filed Sep 9, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Right to Information by Ensuring Transparency, Accessibility, and Digital Inclusion in Government Operations, and for Other Purposes
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HB 6126· Filed Nov 18, 2025
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