SB 2129

Senate·20th Congress·Filed May 13, 2026

Strengthening Further the Powers and Functions of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority

An Act Strengthening Further the Powers and Functions of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7916, Otherwise Known as the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995, as Amended by Republic Act No. 8748

In plain language

The proposal would give the Philippine Economic Zone Authority more power to run and expand special economic zones, add new types of zones, offer bigger incentives to investors, and create a single agency that handles permits, customs, utilities and other services.

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Raffy T. TulfoReceipts →

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

HB 7815· Filed Feb 16, 2026
An Act Strengthening Further the Powers and Functions of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7916, Otherwise Known as �the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995�, as Amended by Republic Act No. 8748
Pending with the Committee on ECONOMIC AFFAIRS since 2026-02-23Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1
HB 4713· Filed Sep 23, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Roles and Functions of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) to Accelerate Countryside Development Through Robust Creation of Special Economic Zones in Rural and New Growth Areas, Enhancing the Incentives Thereof and Amending for This Purpose, Republic Act No. 7916, Otherwise Known as �the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995,� as Amended by RA 8748
Pending with the Committee on ECONOMIC AFFAIRS since 2025-09-25Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1
SB 2135· Filed May 19, 2026
Jose Panganiban Special Economic Zone and Freeport Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Robinhood Padilla
HB 2996· Filed Aug 4, 2025
An Act Establishing a Special Economic Zone in the City of Legazpi in the Province of Albay to Be Known as the Legazpi Special Economic Zone, Creating for the Purpose the Legazpi Special Economic Zone Authority, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on ECONOMIC AFFAIRS since 2025-08-06Rep. Carlos Andes Loria
HB 5640· Filed Oct 20, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) to Attract Strategic Investments, Promote Climate-Resilient and Digital Economy Zones, Enhance Incentives, and Amend for This Purpose Republic Act No. 7916, Otherwise Known as �the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995,� as Amended by Republic Act No. 8748
Pending with the Committee on ECONOMIC AFFAIRS since 2025-11-11Rep. Antonio Jr. B. Legarda

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SBN-2129 · Sources: BatasWatch