HB 8884

House·20th Congress·Filed Apr 20, 2026

An Act Implementing Local Sectoral Representation and People’s Participation in Local Governance Through the People’s Council in Every Province, City, and Municipality, Prescribing the Council’s Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The People’s Council Act would create a council in every province, city and municipality made up of accredited civil‑society groups. The council would pick three sectoral representatives—women, workers and one other marginalized group—to sit in the local legislative body, and LGUs must set aside at least 1 % of their budget to run the council.

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Authors · 4 Representatives

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HB08884 · Sources: BatasWatch