SB 726

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 21, 2025

The People Empowerment Act

An Act Creating a System of Partnership Between Local Governments and Civil Society Organizations Through the Establishment of a People's Council in Every Local Government Unit, Prescribing Its Powers and Functions

In plain language

The People Empowerment Act would set up a council of local NGOs in every city or municipality, give them a say in local government decisions, and provide budget support for their activities.

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Author · Senator

Kiko Pangilinan
SenatorFrancis "Kiko" Pangilinan
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Subjects

People Empowerment

Official sources

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HB 8737· Filed Mar 24, 2026
An Act Creating a System of Partnership Between Local Governments and Civil Society Organizations Through the Establishment of a People�s Council in Every Local Government Unit, Prescribing Its Powers and Functions
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2026-05-04Rep. Nathaniel M. Oducado
HB 11440· Filed Sep 23, 2026
An Act Mandating and Institutionalizing the Establishment of a People's Council in Every City and Municipality in the Philippines, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Providing Mechanisms for Citizen Participation in Local Governance, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2026-09-24Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto
HB 8884· Filed Apr 20, 2026
An Act Implementing Local Sectoral Representation and People�s Participation in Local Governance Through the People�s Council in Every Province, City, and Municipality, Prescribing the Council�s Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2026-05-05Rep. Jose Manuel Tadeo "Chel" I. Diokno +3
HB 11394· Filed Sep 21, 2026
An Act Creating a System of Partnership Between Local Governments and Civil Society Organizations Through the Establishment of a People’s Council in Every Local Government Unit, Prescribing Its Powers and Functions
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2026-09-22Rep. Patrick Michael D. Vargas
HB 4757· Filed Sep 23, 2025
An Act Providing for the Development of Sustainable Cities and Communities in the Country
Approved by the House on 2025-10-13, transmitted to the Senate on 2025-10-14 and received by the Senate on 2025-10-14Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla +23

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SBN-726 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch