HB 8095

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 25, 2026

An Act Mandating the Establishment of Community Reading Centers in Every Barangay, Strengthening Community-Based Literacy Support, Providing Incentives for Local Government Units and Private Stakeholders, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill proposes setting up local reading centers in every barangay to help young children learn to read, using existing community spaces and offering incentives to barangays and private donors.

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Author · Representative

Patrick Michael D. VargasReceipts →

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HB08095 · Sources: BatasWatch