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- HB 3068· Filed Aug 5, 2025An Act Constituting a Constitutional Convention to Amend the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Defining Qualification for Its Delegates, Appropriating Thereof
The bill proposes that, if two‑thirds of Congress agree, a Constitutional Convention will be convened to amend or revise the 1987 Constitution, with one elected delegate per legislative district and a total budget of ₱2 billion.
Pending with the Committee on CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS since 2025-08-11Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante - HB 5870· Filed Nov 11, 2025An Act Calling for a Constitutional Convention to Propose Amendments, Revisions, Corrections and Changes to the 1987 Constitution, Setting the Election Date of Delegates, Prescribing the Composition, Powers and Functions of the Convention, Providing for Its Appropriations, and for Other Purposes
The bill seeks to call a Constitutional Convention, elected by the people, to draft changes to the 1987 Constitution. Delegates (150 total) will be chosen on 11 May 2026, serve for up to one year, and may not run for office during the first elections after the convention. Any proposed changes must be approved by a plebiscite within 60‑90 days of the convention’s approval.
Pending with the Committee on CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS since 2025-11-17Rep. Ronaldo V. Puno +21 - HB 6826· Filed Dec 15, 2025An Act Defining and Prohibiting Political Dynasties in Accordance with Article II, Section 26 of the 1987 Constitution, and Providing for the Operational Effects Thereof
The bill defines a political dynasty as relatives within the second civil degree who hold or succeed to elective offices, and it prohibits such dynastic arrangements from persisting after an election.
Substituted by HB08389Rep. Adrian E. Salceda - HB 7393· Filed Jan 27, 2026An Act Providing for the Reapportionment of the Lone Legislative District of the Province of Benguet into Two Legislative Districts
House Bill 7393 proposes to split Benguet’s single congressional district into two, each covering a group of municipalities, so that the province will have two representatives in the House.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2026-02-02Rep. Eric Go Yap - HB 2550· Filed Jul 29, 2025An Act Re-Districting the Current Four (4) Legislative Districts of the Province of Bukidnon into Five (5) Legislative Districts
The bill would split Bukidnon’s four existing congressional districts into five, assigning specific municipalities and cities to each new district, and would take effect for the next national election after it is published.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-08-04Rep. Laarni Lavin Roque - HB 6793· Filed Dec 11, 2025An Act Amending Article 1 Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9997 as Amended, Otherwise Known as the �national Commission on Muslim Filipinos Act of 2009�, to Include One (1) Commissioner from the �balik-Islam Community�
The bill proposes to add a seat for a member of the Balik‑Islam community on the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, while keeping existing seats for women, youth, and Ulama and limiting any tribe to two commissioners.
Substituted by HB09597Rep. Bai Dimple I. Mastura - HB 6952· Filed Dec 17, 2025An Act Amending Article I Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9997, Otherwise Known as the "National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Act of 2009"
The bill adds a seat for the Balik‑Islam community to the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos and limits any single tribe to at most two commissioners, while keeping the total at nine members.
Substituted by HB09597Rep. Esmael G. Mangudadatu - HB 5019· Filed Sep 30, 2025An Act Allowing the Appointment of Faculty, Researchers, and Administrators with Dual Citizenship in Public Higher Education Institutions, Amending for the Purpose Section 5 (3) of Republic Act No. 9225, Otherwise Known as the "Citizenship Retention and Re-Acquisition Act of 2003"
The bill would change the citizenship rule so that dual‑citizen Filipinos can be hired as faculty, researchers, or administrators in public universities and colleges without having to give up their foreign citizenship, and the change would become law 15 days after it is published.
Approved by the House on 2026-03-03, transmitted to the Senate on 2026-03-04 and received by the Senate on 2026-03-04Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +27 - HB 468· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Amending Section 5 (3) of Republic Act No. 9225, Otherwise Known as the "Citizenship Retention and Re-Acquisition Act of 2003"
The proposal amends the Citizenship Retention and Re‑acquisition Act to let dual‑citizen Filipinos work as faculty, researchers, or administrators in public universities without having to give up their other citizenship.
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-07-29Rep. Jaime R. Fresnedi - HB 6783· Filed Dec 10, 2025An Act Reapportioning the First and Second Legislative District of Oriental Mindoro and Thereby Creating a New Legislative District from Such Reapportionment
The bill would split Oriental Mindoro into three congressional districts—one centered on Calapan City and nearby towns, a second covering the more rural municipalities of Naujan, Pola, Socorro, and Victoria, and a third keeping the existing southern municipalities unchanged. It aims to give each area more focused representation and to match the province’s growing population and economic activity.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-12-15Rep. Arnan C. Panaligan - HB 5311· Filed Oct 8, 2025An Act Providing for the Reapportionment of the Province of Pangasinan into Eight (8) Legislative Districts
The bill proposes to split Pangasinan into eight legislative districts, up from the current six, so that each district will have its own representative in Congress.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-10-13Rep. Robert Raymund ""Eskimo" " M. Estrella - HB 1542· Filed Jul 7, 2025An Act Rationalizing the Land Area Requirement for the Creation of a Province, Amending for the Purpose Section 461 (B) of Republic Act No. 7160, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the �local Government Code of 1991�
The bill proposes to let new provinces made up of islands be created even if they do not meet the current 2,000‑sq‑km land‑area rule, as long as they meet the income or population requirements.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-07-30Rep. Francisco "Lalo" T. Matugas - HB 5220· Filed Oct 7, 2025An Act Providing for the Reapportionment of the Province of Eastern Samar into Two (2) Legislative Districts
The bill would split Eastern Samar into two congressional districts for the next elections, creating a second seat in the House of Representatives because the province’s population has grown to about 473,000.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-10-10Rep. Marcelino C. Libanan +1 - HB 2154· Filed Jul 21, 2025An Act Amending Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7653 or the New Central Bank Act, and for Other Purposes
The bill changes the Central Bank law so the Monetary Board will have seven members, all appointed by the President, with six‑year terms for most and shorter terms for two private members, and limits re‑appointment to twice.
Pending with the Committee on BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES since 2025-07-30Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 89· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Further Strengthening Union Organization and Disallowing Cancellation of Union Registration, Amending for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 442, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Labor Code of the Philippines
The Union Formation Act would let workers create a union simply by notifying the Department of Labor, cut the required membership from 20 % to 10 %, lower the number of local chapters needed for a federation from ten to five, and require that any dissolution of a union follow a due‑process hearing.
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2025-07-29Rep. Raymond Democrito C. Mendoza - HB 6639· Filed Dec 4, 2025An Act Granting Philippine Citizenship to Bennie Francois Boatwright III
The law gives Bennie Francois Boatwright full Philippine citizenship, requires him to take an oath, registers it with the immigration office, and then issues a naturalization certificate. It becomes effective 15 days after being published.
Became law · RA 12323Rep. Faustino Michael Carlos III T. Dy +3 - HB 3491· Filed Aug 11, 2025An Act Separating the City of Cotabato from the Lone Legislative District of the Province of Maguindanao Del Norte to Constitute the Lone Legislative District of the City of Cotabato
The proposal would give Cotabato City its own congressional seat, separate from the rest of Maguindanao del Norte, starting with the next elections after the law takes effect.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-08-13Rep. Bai Dimple I. Mastura - HB 4167· Filed Aug 28, 2025An Act Amending Section 25 (A) of Republic Act 9404, Otherwise Known as the Charter of the City of Tabuk
The bill changes the Tabuk City charter so that the vice mayor, not the mayor, appoints the council secretary, but only after a majority of council members agree; the change takes effect 15 days after it is published.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-09-02Rep. Caroline B. Md Agyao - HB 1415· Filed Jul 7, 2025An Act Providing for the Manner of Selection of the Acting President and Acting Vice President When Vacancy Occurs in the Positions of President, Vice President, President-Elect, and Vice President-Elect, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The Presidential Succession Act of 2025 sets out who will serve as Acting President and Acting Vice President when the President, Vice President, President‑elect or Vice President‑elect positions become vacant.
Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2025-07-30Rep. Joel R. Chua - HB 5816· Filed Nov 11, 2025An Act Creating the Province of the Bangsamoro Special Geographic Area in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
The proposal would turn the eight municipalities that now make up the Bangsamoro Special Geographic Area into a separate province, give them their own congressional seat, and set up a full provincial government with elected and appointed officials.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-11-17Rep. Bai Dimple I. Mastura - HB 7018· Filed Dec 22, 2025An Act Ensuring the Fundamental Equality of Men and Women Under the Laws on Marriage and Family Relations, Amending for the Purpose Articles 14, 96, 124, 211, and 225 of Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the �family Code of the Philippines�
The bill would change five articles of the Family Code so that husbands and wives, and mothers and fathers, must act together on property, parental decisions and marriage consent, removing rules that give the husband or father the final say.
Deliberated upon by the Mother Committee on 2026-02-25Rep. Sarah Jane I. Elago +2 - HB 5882· Filed Nov 12, 2025An Act Amending Section 6, Paragraph IV (D) of Republic Act No. 12216, Otherwise Known as the �national Housing Authority Act,� by Deleting the Provision on the Power to Summarily Evict Informal Settler Families and Illegal Occupants
The proposal would remove from the National Housing Authority’s powers the ability to evict informal settler families and illegal occupants without a court order.
Pending with the Committee on HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT since 2025-11-17Rep. Leila M. De Lima - HB 98· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Repealing the Provision of Assumption of Jurisdiction Under Paragraph G, Article 278 of Presidential Decree No. 442, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Labor Code of the Philippines
The proposal removes the rule that lets the Labor Secretary take over labor disputes in key industries, adds a 30‑day deadline for resolving such disputes, and tightens the requirements before a strike or lockout can be declared.
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2025-07-29Rep. Elijah Rumbaoa San Fernando - HB 8115· Filed Feb 26, 2026An Act Providing for the Effective Implementation of the Optional Teaching of Religion in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, and for Other Purposes
The proposal sets rules so that public schools can offer religion classes that parents request, without charging the government and without forcing any student to join.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-03-03Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap - HB 2286· Filed Jul 24, 2025An Act Providing for the Redevelopment of Condominiums, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 4726, as Amended, Otherwise Known as �the Condominium Act�
The bill proposes new rules to let condominium owners amend master deeds, manage common areas, and dissolve or redevelop aging buildings, aiming to make condos safer and better governed.
Approved by the House on 2025-11-24, transmitted to the Senate on 2025-11-25 and received by the Senate on 2025-11-25Rep. Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar - HB 7155· Filed Jan 19, 2026An Act Abolishing the Travel Tax on Filipinos and on Nationals of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Member States Travelling to Other Asean States
The bill would eliminate the travel tax for Filipino citizens and for citizens of ASEAN countries when they depart the Philippines to go to another ASEAN country, and it would cancel any existing laws that still require the tax.
Substituted by HB08464Rep. Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. Villanueva - HB 5441· Filed Oct 10, 2025An Act Repealing Republic Act No. 10354, Otherwise Known as the "Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012," and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes to cancel the 2012 Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law, nullify any other rules that conflict with this cancellation, and make the repeal effective 15 days after it is published in two newspapers.
Pending with the Committee on POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS since 2025-10-13Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante - HB 7758· Filed Feb 11, 2026An Act Abolishing the Travel Tax Imposed on Filipinos Departing from the Philippines Via Economy Class Passage, Amending for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 1183, as Amended
The bill would eliminate the P1,620 travel tax that Filipino passengers currently pay when they fly abroad in economy class.
Substituted by HB08464Rep. Keith Micah "Atty. Mike" D.l. Tan - HB 100· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Repealing Section 28 (C) of the Republic Act No. 2260, Otherwise Known as the Civil Service Act of 1959
The bill proposes to delete the part of the Civil Service Act that forbids government workers from striking.
Pending with the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION since 2025-07-29Rep. Elijah Rumbaoa San Fernando - HB 6173· Filed Nov 19, 2025An Act Strengthening the Philippine Coast Guard by Introducing Policy and Organizational Reforms
The bill proposes to modernize the Philippine Coast Guard by reorganizing its command structure, expanding its powers, creating a new Coast Guard Academy, setting clearer rank and retirement rules, adding gender‑sensitive policies, and providing new pay and benefit incentives.
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-11-25Rep. Jc M. Abalos - HB 6879· Filed Dec 15, 2025An Act Repealing Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code
The bill proposes to delete Article 247 from the Revised Penal Code, which currently reduces penalties for certain killings or injuries, and sets the repeal to become effective 15 days after official publication.
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2025-12-17Rep. Iris Marie Demesa Montes - HB 7612· Filed Feb 4, 2026An Act Abolishing the Collection of Travel Tax for All Persons Traveling from the Philippines
The bill would stop the government from charging any travel tax on people leaving the Philippines, repeal the law that currently allows the tax, and require agencies to issue new rules within 30 days.
Substituted by HB08464Rep. Aniela Bianca D. Tolentino - HB 6736· Filed Dec 9, 2025An Act Instituting a National Land Use Policy, Providing the Implementing Mechanisms, Creating for the Purpose the National Land Use Commission, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The National Land Use Act creates a new commission to set a 30‑year national land‑use plan, defines four land‑use categories, protects prime farms and mangroves, and requires every city and province to adopt a detailed land‑use plan that is linked to the national plan.
Substituted by HB08466Rep. Jonathan Keith T. Flores - HB 7019· Filed Dec 22, 2025An Act Repealing Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code, Thereby Removing the Exemption of a Spouse or Parent from Criminal Liability for Death or Physical Injuries Inflicted Under Exceptional Circumstances
The bill removes Article 247, which currently lets a spouse or a parent avoid criminal charges for killing or injuring a spouse or a minor daughter under certain “exceptional circumstances.”
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2026-01-26Rep. Sarah Jane I. Elago +2 - HB 3043· Filed Aug 5, 2025An Act Recognizing, Defining, and Protecting the Rights of Heterosexuals and for Other Purposes
The proposed legislation seeks to formally recognize and protect the rights of heterosexual individuals, especially in matters of religion and free expression, and to penalize actions that interfere with those rights.
Referred to Stakeholders on 2025-09-18Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante - HB 2575· Filed Jul 29, 2025An Act Providing for the Revised Cooperative Code of the Philippines
The bill would rewrite the cooperative law, giving cooperatives tax breaks, a mandatory reserve fund, and democratic voting rules.
Substituted by HB09584Rep. Ralph Wendel P. Tulfo +1 - HB 8027· Filed Feb 24, 2026An Act Strengthening the Philippine Coastguard by Introducing Policy and Organizational Reforms, Revising for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9993, Otherwise Known as the "Philippine Coastguard Law of 2009"
House Bill 8027 would rewrite the Coast Guard law, giving the service a new command structure, more staff (three members per kilometre of coast), the same ranks and pay as the army and police, and a ₱1 billion‑per‑year modernization fund.
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2026-03-02Rep. Audrey Kay T. Zubiri - HB 5275· Filed Oct 7, 2025An Act Instituting a National Land Use Policy, Providing the Implementing Mechanisms, Creating for the Purpose the National Land Use Commission, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The National Land Use Act creates a single, nationwide system for deciding how land can be used, protects key farmland and coastal mangroves, and sets up a new commission (NLUC) to coordinate planning, mapping, and enforcement across all levels of government.
Substituted by HB08466Rep. Atty. Miro S. Quimbo - HB 441· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Decriminalizing Libel, Repealing for the Purpose Articles 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 360, 361, and 362 of Act 3815 as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Revised Penal Code
The bill proposes to delete the criminal libel provisions of the Revised Penal Code, so that libel would no longer be a crime, while still allowing victims to sue for civil damages.
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2025-07-29Rep. Antonio L. Tinio +1 - HB 6975· Filed Dec 18, 2025An Act Amending Article 114 of the Revised Penal Code
The bill proposes to add new treason offenses that punish any Filipino who hands over another Filipino to a foreign state, and to automatically remove any public officer who does so, with penalties of life imprisonment to death and a fine up to ₱4 million.
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2025-12-22Rep. Harold James T. Duterte +2 - HB 5552· Filed Oct 14, 2025An Act Modernizing the Philippine Coast Guard by Introducing Policy and Organizational Reforms and a Scholarship Program for Qualified Survivors
The proposal rewrites the Philippine Coast Guard law, reorganizes its command structure, adds new powers for maritime safety and security, creates a scholarship for children of fallen members, and lets qualified fishermen serve as auxiliary patrol officers.
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-11-11Rep. Ziaur-Rahman "Zia" Alonto Adiong - HB 678· Filed Jul 1, 2025An Act Instituting a National Land Use Policy, Providing the Implementing Mechanisms, Creating for the Purpose the National Land Use Commission, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The National Land Use Act creates a new commission to set a 30‑year national land‑use plan, requires every local government to adopt a detailed land‑use plan with public hearings, protects prime agricultural and forest lands, and sets penalties for non‑compliance while offering incentives for timely updates.
Substituted by HB08466Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla +2 - HB 638· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Protecting the Right of the People to Freedom of Religion in the Philippines Guaranteed Under Section 5, Article III of the Constitution
The bill would create a nationwide “Magna Carta on Religious Freedom” that guarantees every Filipino the right to choose, practice, and share any religion—or no religion at all—while setting limited exceptions for public safety, health, order, or morals.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-07-29Rep. Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. Villanueva - HB 8685· Filed Mar 18, 2026An Act Providing for the Revised Cooperative Code of the Philippines
The bill creates a new Revised Cooperative Code that aims to help cooperatives grow, improve their governance, and enjoy tax and other benefits, while setting clear rules for registration, member rights, and board composition.
Substituted by HB09584Rep. Kenneth T. Gatchalian - HB 1272· Filed Jul 3, 2025An Act Repealing Republic Act No. 11479, Otherwise Known as the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020
House Bill 1272 proposes to cancel the Anti‑Terrorism Act of 2020, removing that law and any conflicting rules, and to make the repeal effective 15 days after it is published.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-07-29Rep. Antonio L. Tinio +1 - HB 9584· Filed Jun 1, 2026An Act Providing for the Revised Cooperative Code of the Philippines
The Revised Cooperative Code updates the rules for cooperatives, setting new standards for formation, governance, taxes, and benefits, while keeping cooperatives autonomous and encouraging their role in economic development.
Printed copies distributed to members on 2026-07-22Rep. Felimon M. Espares +80 - HB 9889· Filed Jun 16, 2026An Act Modifying the Boundary of the Ticao-Burias Pass Protected Seascape, Amending for the Purpose Section 4 of Republic Act No. 11038, Otherwise Known as the �expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 2018�
The proposal would shrink the Ticao‑Burias Pass protected seascape to remove inhabited towns and private lands, while keeping a 40‑meter buffer zone from the water’s edge for conservation.
Pending First ReadingRep. Marie Bernadette G. Escudero - HB 7449· Filed Jan 28, 2026An Act Protecting the Right of the People to Freedom of Religion in the Philippines Guaranteed Under Section 5, Article III of the Constitution
The proposed Magna Carta on Religious Freedom would guarantee every Filipino the right to choose, practice, and share any religion (including atheism), forbid coercion or discrimination, and allow limited regulation only when religious activity leads to violence or threatens public safety.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2026-02-02Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante - HB 7800· Filed Feb 12, 2026An Act Declaring the Pawikan (Marine Turtles) as the Flagship Species of the Province of Bataan, and Its Coastal Habitats and Nesting Sites in the Municipalities of Mariveles, Bagac, and Morong, Province of Bataan, as Critical Habitat Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9147, Adopting a Climate-Resilient, Integrated Coastal Management, and Sustainable Blue Economy Framework for Its Protection and Development, Regulating Coastal Alteration Activities, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The proposed Bataan Pawikan Conservation and Critical Habitat Act would name the marine turtle the province’s flagship species, declare its nesting beaches and nearby waters as critical habitat, and set up a climate‑resilient, blue‑economy management plan that bans harmful activities, funds protection, and creates a research center.
Pending with the Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES since 2026-02-18Rep. Maria Angela S. Garcia - HB 9314· Filed May 19, 2026An Act Providing for the Partial Transfer of Supervisory Powers Over Electric Cooperatives to the Cooperative Development Authority, Retaining the Technical and Specialized Functions of the National Electrification Administration, Amending for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 269, as Amended
The proposal moves most of the oversight of electric cooperatives to the Cooperative Development Authority, but keeps the National Electrification Administration in charge of technical and engineering matters.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2026-05-20Rep. Eric Go Yap
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