SB 277

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 8, 2025

The National Building Code of the Philippines

An Act Strengthening Presidential Decree No. 1096, the National Building Code of the Philippines, as Amended, by Mandating a Comprehensive Nationwide Inspection of Buildings and Imposing Stiffer Penalties Against Building Officials Who Violate the Pertinent Provisions of the Said Code

In plain language

The bill orders a nationwide building inspection within three years, requires certificates confirming compliance with the National Building Code, and sets heavy penalties—including at least six years in prison—for officials who issue false permits.

Public Works and InfrastructureDisaster Risk ReductionLocal Government

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Author · Senator

Chiz Escudero
SenatorFrancis "Chiz" Escudero
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National Building Code of the Philippines

Official sources

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HB 9427· Filed May 26, 2026
An Act Strengthening Presidential Decree No. 1096, the National Building Code of the Philippines, as Amended, by Mandating a Comprehensive Nationwide Inspection of Buildings and Imposing Stiffer Penalties Against Building Officials Who Violate the Pertinent Provisions of the Said Code
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2026-06-01Rep. Jeffrey Soriano
HB 8201· Filed Mar 2, 2026
An Act Strengthening Presidential Decree No. 1096, the National Building Code of the Philippines, as Amended, by Mandating a Comprehensive Nationwide Inspection of Buildings and Imposing Stiffer Penalties Against Building Officials Who Violate the Pertinent Provisions of the Said Code
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2026-03-04Rep. Eric Go Yap
SB 2482· Filed Sep 21, 2026
Revised National Building Code
FiledSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
HB 9780· Filed Jun 3, 2026
An Act Requiring the Conduct of Periodic Inspection and Maintenance of National Government Infrastructure Projects, and Allowing the Department of Public Works and Highways Access to the Sites or Locations Thereof
Pending First ReadingRep. Brian Raymund S. Yamsuan
HB 6974· Filed Dec 18, 2025
An Act Regulating the Planning, Design, Construction, Occupancy, Maintenance, and Demolition of Buildings, Promoting Building Resilience Against Earthquake, Fire, Flood, Landslide, Storm, Volcanic Eruption, and Multiple Hazards Within an All-Hazards Approach to Resilience Building, Enacting a New Philippine Building Act, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6541, �an Act to Ordain and Institute a National Building Code of the Philippines�, and Presidential Decree No. 1096, Otherwise Known as the �national Building Code of the Philippines�
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2025-12-22Rep. Eric L. Olivarez

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SBN-277 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch