SB 2476

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Sep 21, 2026

Center for West Philippine Sea Studies

An Act Creating the Center for West Philippine Sea Studies Attached to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill would set up a new research center under the Department of Foreign Affairs to study the West Philippine Sea, support the Philippines’ legal claims, and advise on sustainable use of its resources.

Foreign AffairsScience, Technology and InnovationEnvironment and Natural Resources

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Author · Senator

Jinggoy Ejercito EstradaReceipts →

Official sources

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HB 8153· Filed Mar 2, 2026
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HB 9572· Filed Jun 1, 2026
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HB 5368· Filed Oct 8, 2025
An Act Creating the West Philippine Sea Authority, Prescribing Its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
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HB 1857· Filed Jul 14, 2025
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HB 4689· Filed Sep 18, 2025
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SBN-2476 · Sources: BatasWatch