SB 317
Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 9, 2025
Philippine Quarantine Authority Act of 2025
An Act Strengthening and Rationalizing the Regulatory Capacity of the Bureau of Quarantine (Boq)f Renaming It to Philippine Quarantine Authority (Pqa), Repealing Republic Act 9271 (RA 9271), and Appropriating Funds Therefor
In plain language
The bill changes the name of the Bureau of Quarantine to the Philippine Quarantine Authority, gives its leaders military ranks, expands its power over all ports, airports and vessels, lets it set its own rules within 60 days, and imposes fines or jail for violations.
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Philippine Quarantine Authority
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SBN-317 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch