HB 9847

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 10, 2026

An Act Allowing, Under Exceptional Conditions, the Appointment and Grant of Academic Tenure to Qualified Foreign Nationals in Teaching and Research Positions in State Universities and Colleges, and for Other Purposes

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The bill would let state universities and colleges hire foreign scholars for tenured teaching or research jobs only when a Filipino expert cannot be found, and only after a strict review and CHED approval.

EducationPublic Order and SafetyLabor and Employment

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Authors · 4 Representatives

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HB09847 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Allowing, Under Exceptional Conditions, the Appointment and Grant of Academic Tenure to Qualified Foreign Nationals in Teaching and Research Positions in State Universities and Colleges, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

Authors · 4 Representatives

Official sources

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