HB 9719

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 3, 2026

An Act Renaming the Literacy Coordinating Council to the National Literacy Council, Strengthening Its Powers and Functions, Streamlining Its Membership Structure, Providing Its Local Support Mechanisms, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7165, as Amended, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The proposal renames the Literacy Coordinating Council as the National Literacy Council, gives it broader powers, creates local literacy councils through school boards, and funds its work from existing education budgets.

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Author · Representative

Kenneth T. GatchalianReceipts →

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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 628· Filed Jul 15, 2025
National Literacy Council Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Win T. Gatchalian
HB 5035· Filed Sep 30, 2025
An Act Renaming the Literacy Coordinating Council to National Literacy Council, Strengthening Its Powers and Functions, Expanding Its Membership Structure and Support Mechanisms, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7165, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-10-02Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla +2
HB 6745· Filed Dec 10, 2025
An Act Renaming the Literacy Coordinating Council to National Literacy Council, Strengthening Its Powers and Functions, Expanding Its Membership Structure and Support Mechanisms, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7165, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-12-10Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3
HB 6494· Filed Dec 1, 2025
An Act Renaming the Literacy Coordinating Council to National Literacy Council, Strengthening Its Powers and Functions, Expanding Its Membership Structure and Support Mechanisms, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7165, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-12-03Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap
HB 3747· Filed Aug 14, 2025
An Act Renaming the Literacy Coordinating Council to National Literacy Council, Strengthening Its Powers and Functions, Expanding Its Membership Structure and Support Mechanisms, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7165, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-08-20Rep. Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte +3

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HB09719 · Sources: BatasWatch