HB 9736

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 3, 2026

An Act Promoting the Growth of a Biotechnology Industry in the Philippines and the Creation of Wealth from Biodiversity

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The bill creates a Philippine Bioindustry Center and a guarantee facility to fund biotech research, scale‑up, and start‑ups, while offering tax incentives and support for agricultural biotech.

Science, Technology and InnovationAgriculture and FisheriesPublic Works and Infrastructure

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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HB09736 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Promoting the Growth of a Biotechnology Industry in the Philippines and the Creation of Wealth from Biodiversity

In plain language

Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

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