SB 874

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Aug 4, 2025

Philippine Microbiology Act

An Act Regulating the Practice of Microbiology in the Philippines and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The Philippine Microbiology Act would create a new board to license and regulate microbiologists, set standards for practice, and require a licensure exam (with some exemptions). It aims to improve food safety, disease control, and environmental protection while providing penalties for unlicensed practice.

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Author · Senator

Jinggoy Ejercito-Estrada
SenatorJose "Jinggoy" Ejercito-Estrada Jr
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Subjects

Microbiology

Official sources

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SB 1198· Filed Aug 14, 2025
Philippine Microbiology Act of 2025
Pending in the committeeSen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri
HB 8026· Filed Feb 24, 2026
An Act Regulating the Practice of Microbiology in the Philippines and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION since 2026-03-02Rep. Audrey Kay T. Zubiri
HB 10159· Filed Jul 21, 2026
An Act Regulating the Practice of Microbiology in the Philippines and for Other Purposes
Pending First ReadingRep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3
HB 7312· Filed Jan 26, 2026
An Act Regulating the Practice of the Microbiology Profession in the Philippines, Creating the Professional Regulatory Board of Microbiology, and Appropriating Funds Thereof
Pending with the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION since 2026-01-28Rep. Ramil Laurel Hernandez
SB 2074· Filed Apr 30, 2026
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Pending in the committeeSen. Risa Hontiveros

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SBN-874 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch