HB 9405

House·20th Congress·Filed May 25, 2026

An Act Amending Republic Act No. 8178, as Amended, to Restore the Regulatory and Stabilization Functions of the National Food Authority, Strengthen Direct Farmer Subsidies, Ensure the Active Participation of Civil Society and People's Organizations, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill restores the National Food Authority’s power to buy rice from farmers, keep a 90‑day reserve, and sell rice at lower prices during emergencies, while also setting aside billions of pesos for fertilizer subsidies and for farmer‑led programs.

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Authors · 4 Representatives

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HB 1· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Regulatory Powers of the National Food Authority to Support the Rice Industry and Ensure Consumer Protection Through Adequate Supply and Stable Price of Rice, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8178, Otherwise Known as the "Agricultural Tarrification Act", as Amended
Deliberated by the TWG on 2025-12-16Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +2
HB 9975· Filed Jun 30, 2026
An Act Strengthening the Regulatory Powers of the National Food Authority to Support the Rice Industry and Ensure Consumer Protection Through Adequate Supply and Stable Price of Rice, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8178, Otherwise Known as the �agricultural Tariffication Act�, as Amended
Pending First ReadingRep. Ma. Nina Francesca P. Lacson
HB 10797· Filed Aug 13, 2026
An Act Strengthening the Regulatory Powers of the National Food Authority to Support the Rice Industry and Ensure Consumer Protection Through Adequate Supply and Stable Price of Rice, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8178, Otherwise Known as the “agricultural Tariffication Act”, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD since 2026-08-24Rep. Jonathan Keith T. Flores
SB 284· Filed Jul 8, 2025
Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (Rice) Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero
HB 5146· Filed Oct 6, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Regulatory Powers of the National Food Authority to Support the Rice Industry and Ensure Consumer Protection Through Adequate Supply and Stable Price of Rice, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8178, Otherwise Known as the �agricultural Tariffication Act�, as Amended
Deliberated by the TWG on 2025-12-16Rep. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez

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HB09405 · Sources: BatasWatch