SB 1656

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jan 12, 2026

Revised Party-List System Act

An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7941, Otherwise Known as the 'party-List System Act,' to Strengthen the Political Party System, to Promote Proportional Representation, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill proposes to amend the existing Party‑List System Act to remove the three‑seat cap, bar political‑dynasty members and government‑contractors from party‑list nominations, and adopt a new formula for allocating seats based on a minimum percentage threshold.

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

HB 7074· Filed Jan 12, 2026
An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7941, Otherwise Known as the �party-List System Act,� to Strengthen the Political Party System, to Promote Proportional Representation, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2026-01-26Rep. Jose Manuel Tadeo "Chel" I. Diokno +3
HB 6827· Filed Dec 15, 2025
An Act Strengthening Political Parties, Reforming the Party-List System Through Proportional Representation, Promoting Party Discipline, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2025-12-16Rep. Adrian E. Salceda
SB 1871· Filed Feb 19, 2026
Strengthening the Political Party System
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Jv Ejercito
SB 1907· Filed Feb 25, 2026
Amending Sec. 3 of R. A. No. 7941 (Party-List System Act)
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan
SB 2090· Filed May 4, 2026
Party-List Reform Act
Pending second reading, special orderSen. Vicente C. Sotto III

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SBN-1656 · Sources: BatasWatch