HB 7831

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 18, 2026

An Act Prohibiting the Sale and Marketing of Unhealthy Foods Such as Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Junk Foods Within One Hundred (100) Meters of Public and Private Schools, and Providing Penalties Therefor

In plain language

The bill would ban the sale and advertising of junk food and sugary drinks within 100 m of any public or private school, with fines that increase up to ₱4,000 and possible closure for repeat offenders; the Department of Education must issue detailed rules within 90 days, and the program will be funded from the DepEd budget.

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HB07831 · Sources: BatasWatch