HB 8153

House·20th Congress·Filed Mar 2, 2026

An Act Creating the Center for West Philippine Sea Studies Attached to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

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The bill proposes to set up a new Center within the Department of Foreign Affairs to study and defend the Philippines’ claims in the West Philippine Sea, with an initial funding of ₱50 million and further budget support each year.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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HB08153 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Creating the Center for West Philippine Sea Studies Attached to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

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