HB 7815

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 16, 2026

An Act Strengthening Further the Powers and Functions of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7916, Otherwise Known as “the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995”, as Amended by Republic Act No. 8748

In plain language

The bill would give the Philippine Economic Zone Authority more power to create and run special economic zones, treat them as separate customs areas, and offer investors tax‑free status, streamlined permits and even residency benefits.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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

SB 2129· Filed May 13, 2026
Strengthening Further the Powers and Functions of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority
Pending in the committeeSen. Raffy T. Tulfo
SB 2135· Filed May 19, 2026
Jose Panganiban Special Economic Zone and Freeport Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Robinhood Padilla
HB 2996· Filed Aug 4, 2025
An Act Establishing a Special Economic Zone in the City of Legazpi in the Province of Albay to Be Known as the Legazpi Special Economic Zone, Creating for the Purpose the Legazpi Special Economic Zone Authority, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on ECONOMIC AFFAIRS since 2025-08-06Rep. Carlos Andes Loria
HB 1869· Filed Jul 14, 2025
An Act Establishing the Jose Panganiban Special Economic Zone and Freeport in the Province of Camarines Norte, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on ECONOMIC AFFAIRS since 2025-07-30Rep. Rosemarie Cornejos Panotes
HB 4713· Filed Sep 23, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Roles and Functions of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) to Accelerate Countryside Development Through Robust Creation of Special Economic Zones in Rural and New Growth Areas, Enhancing the Incentives Thereof and Amending for This Purpose, Republic Act No. 7916, Otherwise Known as �the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995,� as Amended by RA 8748
Pending with the Committee on ECONOMIC AFFAIRS since 2025-09-25Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1

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