HB 9711

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 3, 2026

An Act Prohibiting the Use of Products Containing Genetically Modified Organisms (Gmo) on Food and Agriculture in the Country, Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof, and for Other Purposes

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The bill would ban the planting, testing, processing, and selling of any food or farm product that contains genetically modified organisms across the Philippines, while allowing scientific studies under strict supervision.

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Authors · 3 Representatives

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HB09711 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Prohibiting the Use of Products Containing Genetically Modified Organisms (Gmo) on Food and Agriculture in the Country, Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

Authors · 3 Representatives

Official sources

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