SB 1804

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Feb 9, 2026

Institutionalzing the Appointment of Economic and Investment Promotion Officers

An Act Institutionalizing the Appointment of Economic and Investment Promotion Officers in Local Government Units, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991

In plain language

The bill would make it a regular part of local government to have a dedicated officer who promotes investment and economic development in every province, city, and first‑ and second‑class municipality, and optionally in smaller municipalities.

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Author · Senator

Mark A. VillarReceipts →

Official sources

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

HB 9114· Filed May 6, 2026
An Act Institutionalizing the Creation of Economic and Investment Promotion Officer in Local Government Units, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7160, Otherwise Known as the Local Government Code of 1991
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2026-05-12Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3
HB 602· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Institutionalizing the Position of Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer in Local Government Units, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7160, Otherwise Known as the "Local Government Code of 1991"
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-07-29Rep. Edwin Ongchuan
HB 3984· Filed Aug 26, 2025
An Act Institutionalizing the Position of Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer in All Local Government Units, Defining Its Functions and Powers, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-08-27Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto
HB 7276· Filed Jan 26, 2026
An Act Amending Section 488 (A) of Republic Act No. 7160, "The Local Government Code of 1991�, to Mandate the Appointment of Population Officers in All Provinces, Cities, and Municipalities
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2026-01-28Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1
HB 4823· Filed Sep 23, 2025
An Act Creating a Local Urban Planning and Development Office in Every City and Municipality
Pending with the Committee on HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT since 2025-09-25Rep. Ivan Howard A. Guintu

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SBN-1804 · Sources: BatasWatch