SB 229

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 7, 2025

Rationalized System of Decentralization

An Act to Further Strengthen Local Autonomy Through a More Rationalized System of Decentralization Amending for the Purpose Republic Act Number 7160, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the 'local Government Code of 1991'

In plain language

The bill proposes to amend the Local Government Code so that Philippine local governments can decide on their own affairs, design their own structures, raise their own revenues, and receive funds faster, without being blocked or over‑ruled by national agencies.

Local GovernmentPublic Order and SafetyPublic Works and Infrastructure

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Author · Senator

Chiz Escudero
SenatorFrancis "Chiz" Escudero
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Subjects

Local Government Code (R.A.No. 7160)Decentralization

Official sources

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

HB 8854· Filed Apr 14, 2026
An Ac? to Further Strengthen Local Autonomy Through a More Rationalized System of Decentralization Amending for the Purpose Republic Act Number 7160, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Local Government Code of 1991
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2026-05-04Rep. Javier Miguel Lopez Benitez
HB 2102· Filed Jul 17, 2025
An Act to Further Strengthen Local Autonomy Through a More Rationalized System of Decentralization Amending for the Purpose Republic Act Number 7160, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the �local Government Code of 1991�
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-07-30Rep. Marie Bernadette G. Escudero
HB 4952· Filed Sep 29, 2025
An Act Strengthening Local Government Participation in the Planning and Implementation of Infrastructure and Community Projects, Amending for the Purpose Section 524 of Republic Act No. 7160, Otherwise Known as the Local Government Code of 1991, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-10-01Rep. Ysabel Maria J. Zamora
HB 9714· Filed Jun 3, 2026
An Act Strengthening Local Fiscal Autonomy Through an Additional Five Percent (5%) Share in All National Taxes for Local Government Units
Pending First ReadingRep. Kenneth Paolo Tereng +1
HB 1166· Filed Jul 2, 2025
An Act Amending Sections 391, 447, 458 and 468 of Republic Act No. 7160, Otherwise Known as the Local Government Code of 1991, Amending the Powers of the Sangguniang Barangay, Sangguniang Bayan and Sangguniang Panlungsod, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-07-29Rep. Arturo B. Robes

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SBN-229 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch