HB 9046

House·20th Congress·Filed May 4, 2026

An Act Establishing Fisherfolk Settlement Areas, Providing Security of Tenure and Protection Against Displacement for Municipal Fisherfolk, Integrating Climate-Resilient Coastal Housing and Livelihood Support, and Providing Funds Therefor

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The proposed Kasaganaan sa Baybayin Act would set up dedicated coastal settlements for municipal fisherfolk, give them legal land rights, protect them from forced evictions, and require climate‑proof housing and livelihood facilities, with funding drawn from existing agency budgets and future appropriations.

Housing and Urban DevelopmentEnvironment and Natural ResourcesSocial Welfare

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Authors · 5 Representatives

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HB09046 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Establishing Fisherfolk Settlement Areas, Providing Security of Tenure and Protection Against Displacement for Municipal Fisherfolk, Integrating Climate-Resilient Coastal Housing and Livelihood Support, and Providing Funds Therefor

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Authors · 5 Representatives

Official sources

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