SB 1101

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Aug 7, 2025

Anti-Rice Wastage Act

An Act Requiring Food Establishments to Serve Half-Cup Rice Servings, and Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof

In plain language

The Anti‑Rice Wastage Act would force restaurants, canteens, hospitals and similar businesses to offer a half‑cup of rice at a separate price, and would fine or shut down those that charge the same price as a full cup.

Agriculture and FisheriesConsumer ProtectionBusiness, Trade and Industry

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Author · Senator

Win Gatchalian
SenatorSenate President
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Subjects

Anti-Rice Wastage

Official sources

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

HB 4525· Filed Sep 10, 2025
An Act Requiring All Food Establishments to Provide One-Half Cup of Rice Serving as a Menu Option, and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof
Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2025-09-15Rep. Keith Micah "Atty. Mike" D.l. Tan +1
HB 4141· Filed Aug 28, 2025
An Act Requiring All Food Establishments to Include Half-Cup Servings of Rice as a Menu Option, and Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof
Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2025-09-02Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla +2
HB 5708· Filed Oct 28, 2025
An Act Mandating All Commercial Establishments Serving Food to the Public to Provide One-Half Cup of Rice Serving as a Menu Option, Providing Penalties for the Violation of Such, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2025-11-12Rep. Nicanor M. Briones
HB 2562· Filed Jul 29, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Regulatory Powers of the National Food Authority to Support the Rice Industry and Ensure Consumer Protection Through Adequate Supply and Stable Price of Rice, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8178, Otherwise Known as the "Agricultural Tariffication Act", as Amended
Deliberated by the TWG on 2025-12-16Rep. Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte +3
SB 1902· Filed Feb 24, 2026
Rice Industry and Consumer Empowermwnt (Rice) Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Erwin T. Tulfo

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SBN-1101 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch