HB 9848

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 10, 2026

An Act Strengthening the Internationalization Capacity of Philippine Higher Education Institutions, Institutionalizing a National Internationalization Framework, Creating for the Purpose an Internationalization Support Fund, Strengthening Education Export Through Inter-Agency Coordination, and for Other Purposes

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The bill would create a national plan and a dedicated fund to help Philippine colleges and universities work more closely with foreign partners, attract overseas students, and improve global competitiveness, while keeping academic freedom and institutional autonomy intact.

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Authors · 4 Representatives

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