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Defense and National Security
National defense, armed forces, security strategy, veterans, and territorial protection.
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- HB 11039· Filed Sep 1, 2026An Act to Further Develop Capability and Establish Expeditious Transformation of the Department of National Defense and Its Bureaus, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes a comprehensive overhaul of the Philippines’ national defense framework, creating a new National Defense Act that updates policies, reorganizes the Department of National Defense, sets a clear chain of command, and establishes new or strengthened agencies such as the Government Arsenal, the National Defense University, and the Office of Civil Defense.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2026-09-02Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap - SB 974· Filed Aug 6, 2025National Defense University of the Philippines (Ndup) Act
The proposal would turn the National Defense College into a full university (NDUP) that offers master’s and doctorate programs in national security, conducts research, and runs outreach courses for military, government and private‑sector leaders.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada - HB 5107· Filed Oct 2, 2025An Act Strengthening the Department of National Defense Proper and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes to modernize the Department of National Defense by raising its core defense budget to at least 2 % of GDP within five years, creating new specialist corps, opening regional offices, and giving the department more flexibility to hire technical staff and sign long‑term foreign contracts.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-10-07Rep. Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo - HB 368· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Providing for a National Defense Act, to Foster the Suppression of Insurgency and Other Serious Threats to National Security, and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a new National Defense Act that makes every Filipino citizen required to serve in the military, sets up a Department of National Defense to run the armed forces, and establishes a council of top officials to advise the President on defense matters.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-07-29Rep. Richard I. Gomez - HB 5075· Filed Oct 2, 2025An Act to Further Develop Capability and Establish Expeditious Transformation of the Department of National Defense and Its Bureaus, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a new National Defense Act that updates the structure, powers, and funding of the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces, adds special procurement rules, and sets up a National Defense University.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-10-07Rep. Atty. Gervile "Jinky Bitrics" R. Luistro +1 - SB 1816· Filed Feb 10, 2026Dnd Transformation Act
The DND Transformation Act aims to modernize the Department of National Defense by reorganizing its structure, improving staff training, securing funding for new technology, and tightening control over defense properties and classified information.
Pending in the committeeSen. Loren B. Legarda - HB 8023· Filed Feb 24, 2026An Act to Enhance the Capability and Streamline the Organizational Role of the Department of National Defense and Its Bureaus, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes to reorganize the Department of National Defense, make all able‑bodied citizens 18‑65 liable for military service during war, give priority to local defense manufacturers, and fund these changes using existing and future government budgets.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2026-03-02Rep. Audrey Kay T. Zubiri - HB 9317· Filed May 19, 2026An Act to Further Capacitate the Department of National Defense and Its Bureaus, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would give the Department of National Defense broader powers, set up a National Defense Council, allow faster procurement of defense equipment, require all citizens to serve two years in the military, and allocate funds for these changes.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2026-05-20Rep. Eric Go Yap - SB 146· Filed Jul 7, 2025The National Defense Act
The bill proposes to modernize the Philippines’ defense system by giving the Department of National Defense broader authority, mandating compulsory military service in emergencies, prioritising locally‑made defence equipment, and reorganising agencies such as the Armed Forces, Government Arsenal, National Defense University and Office of Civil Defense.
Pending in the committeeSen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri - HB 1787· Filed Jul 10, 2025An Act to Further Develop Capability and Establish Expeditious Transformation of the Department of National Defense and Its Bureaus, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
The bill seeks to modernize the Philippines’ defense system by revising old laws, reorganizing the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces, creating a new National Defense University, and setting new rules for procurement, real‑estate use, and personnel promotion.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-07-30Rep. Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte +3 - HB 4213· Filed Sep 1, 2025An Act Strengthening the Department of National Defense Proper and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The proposal would reorganize the DND Proper, give it new powers, increase its budget to 2 % of GDP, allow special defense contracts, and set up new specialist corps and training programs.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-09-03Rep. Oscar G. Malapitan +4 - SB 384· Filed Jul 10, 2025Dnd Proper Transformation Act
The bill seeks to modernize the Department of National Defense (DND) by giving it clearer powers, creating regional offices, establishing a specialist corps, and setting a goal to raise its budget to at least 2 % of GDP within five years.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada - HB 4192· Filed Aug 28, 2025An Act to Establish a Comprehensive Framework for Defense Industry Workforce Development Through Scholarships, Technical Training, and Strategic Educational Partnerships, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes to create a Defense Workforce Development Council that will run scholarships, technical‑vocational training, and partnerships with schools and defense firms, funded initially with ₱500 million, to build a skilled workforce for the Philippines’ defense sector.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-09-02Rep. Brian Poe - SB 833· Filed Aug 4, 2025Philippine Defense University System Act
The proposal would set up a new Philippine Defense University System that brings together four existing defense schools under one umbrella, adds advanced degree programs, and gives the university its own budget and governance.
Pending in the committeeSen. Loren B. Legarda - HB 6837· Filed Dec 15, 2025An Act Establishing the Philippine National Guards, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Providing Funds Therefor
The bill proposes creating the Philippine National Guards, a reserve force under the Department of National Defense that would support the Armed Forces, assist in disaster response, and provide limited law‑enforcement assistance, all under civilian control.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-12-17Rep. Alexander Ty Pimentel - HB 1108· Filed Jul 2, 2025An Act Establishing a Special Defense Economic Zone (Spedez) Inside the Government Arsenal Defense Industrial Estate Located in Camp Gen. Antonio Luna, Lamao, Municipality of Limay, Province of Bataan, Creating for This Purpose the Special Defense Economic Zone Authority (Spedeza) and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes to create a 370‑hectare Special Defense Economic Zone (SpeDEZ) inside the Government Arsenal estate in Bataan, managed by a new independent authority (SpeDEZA) that can attract private and foreign investment in defense‑related industries, grant tax incentives, and allocate its early dividends to the AFP modernization program and retirees.
Pending with the Committee on ECONOMIC AFFAIRS since 2025-10-08Rep. Albert S. Garcia +2 - HB 6773· Filed Dec 10, 2025An Act Providing for the Organization, Training, Equipage, Maintenance Development, Administration and Utilization of the Citizen Armed Force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7077, as Amended, and for Other Purposes
The bill revises the 1991 reservist law to expand the reserve force, require male citizens 18‑25 to register, create new training centers, set up an AFP Reserve Command, and allocate an extra 5 % of the AFP budget for reserve development.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-12-15Rep. Laarni Lavin Roque - SB 340· Filed Jul 9, 2025Archipelagic Defense of the Philippines Act
The bill creates a program to build small forward naval bases at eleven strategic locations around the Philippines, funds an initial ₱1 billion for the project, and requires a confidential master plan to be approved by the President within 60 days.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jv Ejercito - HB 4189· Filed Aug 28, 2025An Act Promoting and Regulating the Export of Defense Equipment and Technologies, Providing for Safeguards, Support Mechanisms, and Appropriations, and for Other Purposes
The bill would set up a Defense Export Office to regulate the sale of Philippine‑made weapons and related technology, ban exports to hostile or embargoed parties, and offer tax and R&D incentives to local manufacturers.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-09-02Rep. Brian Poe - SB 2042· Filed Apr 14, 2026Mandating the Automatic Registration of All Citizens for Military Instruction
The bill would automatically add every male Filipino aged 18‑25 to the military reservist registry using government databases, without the person having to fill out any form.
Pending in the committeeSen. Robinhood Padilla - HB 4184· Filed Aug 28, 2025An Act Promoting National Defense Innovation and Technology Transfer Through Local and International Collaboration Strategies, Creating the Defense Technology Innovation Office, and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a new Defense Technology Innovation Office to manage defense‑related technology transfers, offers incentives for joint projects with foreign firms, funds training and research, and sets safeguards to protect sensitive technologies.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-09-02Rep. Brian Poe - HB 11562· Filed Sep 30, 2026An Act Strengthening the Philippine Coast Guard by Introducing Policy and Organizational Reforms
The proposal would replace the 2009 Coast Guard law with a new one that reorganizes the service, aligns its pay with the military, adds a reserve and auxiliary, and expands benefits for personnel and their families.
Approved on Second Reading on 2026-09-30Rep. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona +66 - HB 6756· Filed Dec 10, 2025An Act Establishing a Special Defense Economic Zone (Spedez) Inside the Government Arsenal Defense Industrial Estate Located in Camp Gen. Antonio Luna, Lamao, Municipality of Limay, Province of Bataan, Creating for This Purpose the Special Defense Economic Zone Authority (Spedeza) and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes to set up a 370‑hectare Special Defense Economic Zone in Bataan, managed by a new authority (SpeDEZA) that will attract defense‑related investments, offer tax incentives, and allow limited foreign ownership.
Pending with the Committee on ECONOMIC AFFAIRS since 2025-12-10Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3 - HB 5000· Filed Sep 30, 2025An Act Establishing and Institutionalizing Forward Operating Bases in Strategic Areas of the Philippines Under the Philippine Navy, Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes to set up naval forward operating bases at key locations across the Philippines, allocate an initial ₱5 billion for the project, and require the Navy to draft a master plan within 60 days.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-10-02Rep. Arnan C. Panaligan - HB 5127· Filed Oct 6, 2025An Act Strengthening the Philippine Coast Guard by Introducing Policy and Organizational Reforms
The bill rewrites the Coast Guard law to create three main commands for safety, environment and security, adds a reserve force, gives personnel pay equal to the army, and lets the service raise money through grants, loans and donations.
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-10-08Rep. Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte +3 - SB 1018· Filed Aug 6, 2025Institute for Strategic Studies
The proposal creates a new Institute for Strategic Studies to research domestic and international security, economic and scientific issues, and to advise the government on long‑term strategies.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada - HB 5181· Filed Oct 6, 2025An Act Redefining the Terms "Dependent, Surviving Spouse, and Child/Children" as Defined in Republic Act No. 6948, as Amended
The bill changes who can receive veteran benefits by limiting the definition of dependent, surviving spouse, and children to those married or born before the veteran’s retirement or separation from service.
Pending with the Committee on VETERANS AFFAIRS AND WELFARE since 2025-10-08Rep. Rudy S. Caoagdan - SB 359· Filed Jul 10, 2025Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law
The bill would replace the 2009 Coast Guard Law with a new charter that reorganizes the service, sets staffing levels, aligns pay with the military, and adds benefits and retirement rules.
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa - HB 4729· Filed Sep 23, 2025An Act Establishing and Maintaining the Office of Veterans Affairs in the Philippine Embassy in the United States of America, Prescribing Its Functions and Providing Funds Therefor
The proposal creates a Veterans Affairs office inside the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., to lobby the U.S. government for benefits owed to Filipino World War II veterans.
Pending with the Committee on VETERANS AFFAIRS AND WELFARE since 2025-09-25Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - SB 910· Filed Aug 5, 2025Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law
The bill rewrites the 2009 Coast Guard law, expands the force to three members per kilometre of coast, aligns pay with the military, and adds new powers, benefits, and a clear organisational structure.
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada - HB 8753· Filed Mar 24, 2026An Act Strengthening National Defense Against Espionage, Cyber-Espionage, and Unauthorized Foreign Intelligence Activities; Protecting Classified Government Information and Critical Information Infrastructure; Establishing a National Framework for Counter-Espionage and Cyber-Intelligence Defense; Prescribing Penalties for Violations; and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes a new law to protect the Philippines from espionage and cyber‑espionage, especially against foreign actors, by defining offenses, setting penalties, and giving several agencies powers to investigate and respond.
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2026-05-04Rep. Eric L. Olivarez - HB 7502· Filed Feb 2, 2026An Act Transferring the Internal Security Operation Functions from the Armed Forces of the Philippines to the Philippine National Police Establishing the PNP Auxiliary Force, Amending for the Purpose Section 3 of Republic Act No. 8551, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The proposal moves the job of handling internal security from the armed forces to the police, creates a new volunteer police auxiliary, changes existing police statutes, and sets aside money to fund these changes.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-02-03Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 9202· Filed May 12, 2026An Act Defining and Penalizing Espionage and Other Offenses Against National Security
The proposal creates a New Anti‑Espionage Act, declares that protecting the nation’s sovereignty and security is a top priority, defines “classified matter,” and says any anti‑espionage actions must respect constitutional rights.
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2026-05-18Rep. Audrey Kay T. Zubiri - HB 10981· Filed Aug 26, 2026An Act Further Amending Republic Act No. 7898, as Amended by Republic Act No. 10349, by Revitalizing the Revised AFP Modernization Program, and for Other Purposes
The bill removes the 2027 deadline for the AFP’s modernization, makes imported defense gear tax‑free, and lets the President borrow money for at least ten years to pay for the purchases, with the DND issuing rules within a month.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2026-09-01Rep. Bella Vanessa B. Suansing - HB 1497· Filed Jul 7, 2025An Act Instituting a National Citizens Service Training Program in All Public and Private Tertiary Education Institutions, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9163, Otherwise Known as the �national Service Training Program Act�, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill creates a compulsory two‑year citizen‑service training for all college and technical‑vocational students, adds an optional ROTC track, and automatically enrolls graduates in a civilian reserve corps that can be called on for disaster and emergency response.
Pending with the Committee on HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION since 2025-07-30Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - SB 617· Filed Jul 15, 2025Reserve Officers' Training Corps (Rotc) Act
The proposal would make a four‑semester Reserve Officers’ Training Corps course compulsory for all college and technical‑vocational students, provide free uniforms and medical care, allow a voluntary advanced ROTC track with tuition subsidies and officer‑commission opportunities, and set up oversight bodies to prevent hazing and other abuses.
Pending in the committeeSen. Robinhood Padilla - HB 426· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Strengthening the Philippine Coast Guard by Introducing Policy and Organizational Reforms
The proposal would overhaul the Coast Guard’s structure, duties, ranks, pay, retirement and disciplinary rules to make it more effective in safety, security and environmental protection at sea.
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-07-29Rep. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona - SB 1325· Filed Sep 2, 2025Veterans Hospital Act
The bill proposes creating government‑run veterans hospitals in the Visayas and Mindanao, managed by the Department of Health and overseen by the Veterans Affairs Office, with funding taken from the national budget.
Pending in the committeeSen. Mark A. Villar - SB 147· Filed Jul 7, 2025Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law
The bill rewrites the 2009 Coast Guard law to give the PCG more staff, higher pay like the army and police, clearer organization, and a new fund for modern equipment.
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri - HB 1551· Filed Jul 8, 2025An Act Instituting a National Citizens Service Training Program in All Public and Private Tertiary Education Institutions, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9163, Otherwise Known as the �national Service Training Program Act�, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill creates a compulsory two‑year National Citizens Service Training (NCST) for all college and technical‑vocational students, adds an optional four‑year ROTC track that can lead to officer commissions, sets up a civilian reserve corps for disaster and emergency response, and establishes a monitoring committee with strong penalties for any abuse.
Pending with the Committee on HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION since 2025-07-30Rep. Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte +3 - HB 7299· Filed Jan 26, 2026An Act Institutionalizing a Comprehensive Social Benefits Program for Uniformed Personnel and Other Qualified Auxiliary Service Members Who Are Killed, Wounded, or Rendered Physically Disabled in Legitimate Actions or Operations, Creating for the Purpose a Comprehensive Social Benefits Program Trust Fund, and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a permanent fund of ₱20 billion to give cash, education, housing, health, welfare and job help to military, police, fire, jail, prison and coast‑guard staff who are killed, injured or disabled in government‑approved actions, and to their families.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2026-01-28Rep. Marie Bernadette G. Escudero - HB 3070· Filed Aug 5, 2025An Act Strengthening the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (Cafgu) Active Auxiliaries (Caas) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines by Prescribing Salary and Other Incentive Allowances, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes that all CAFGU Active Auxiliaries be paid at least the regional minimum wage and receive a set of monthly and daily allowances—including combat duty, clothing, subsistence, and hospital pay—funded through the AFP’s next budget.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-08-11Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante - HB 4188· Filed Aug 28, 2025An Act Mandating the Rehabilitation, Refurbishment, and Recommissioning of Decommissioned Military Helicopters and Aircraft to Strengthen National Defense Capabilities and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a program to repair and put back into service decommissioned military helicopters and aircraft, using mostly local contractors and a ₱5 billion start‑up fund.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-09-02Rep. Brian Poe - SB 259· Filed Jul 8, 2025Tatag Ng Imprastraktura Para Sa Kapayapaan at Seguridad (Tikas) Act
The bill proposes to make permanent a joint DND‑DPWH program that builds and upgrades roads, bridges and other facilities needed by the military, creating central and regional technical groups to plan, prioritize and monitor the projects.
Pending in the committeeSen. Mark A. Villar - HB 5131· Filed Oct 6, 2025An Act Strengthening the Philippine Coast Guard by Introducing Policy and Organizational Reforms
The bill replaces the 2009 Coast Guard law with a new charter that creates three main commands for safety, environment and security, aligns ranks and pay with the military and police, adds an internal affairs unit, and sets up a reserve force and new funding options.
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-10-08Rep. Leila M. De Lima - SB 1524· Filed Nov 12, 2025Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law
The bill rewrites the Philippine Coast Guard law, giving the service a clearer structure, new powers for safety, security and environmental protection, updated pay and retirement benefits, and the ability to accept volunteers, reserves, and personnel from other uniformed services.
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid - HB 6244· Filed Nov 20, 2025An Act Strengthening the Philippine Coast Guard by Introducing Policy and Organizational Reforms
The bill rewrites the Philippine Coast Guard law, creating a new command structure, expanding duties, standardizing pay with the military, adding gender‑sensitivity measures, and setting retirement and disciplinary rules.
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-11-25Rep. Claudine Diana D. Bautista-Lim - HB 6104· Filed Nov 18, 2025An Act Strengthening the Philippine Coast Guard by Introducing Policy and Organizational Reforms
The bill rewrites the Philippine Coast Guard Law, creating a new command structure, matching pay with the armed forces, adding a Coast Guard Academy, a reserve force, gender‑sensitivity rules, and a Medal of Valor, while giving the service tax and fee exemptions.
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-11-24Rep. Jose Manuel F. Alba - HB 4750· Filed Sep 23, 2025An Act to Institutionalize and Establish the Philippine Navy Forward Operating Bases, Appropriating Funds for the Creation Thereof, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would create a legal framework and allocate ₱1 billion to build small naval outposts at twelve pre‑selected locations, with a confidential master plan to be prepared within 60 days and construction to be finished within three years.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-09-25Rep. Jesus "Bong" C. Suntay - HB 4693· Filed Sep 18, 2025An Act Strengthening the Philippine Coast Guard by Introducing Policy and Organizational Reforms
The bill would reorganize the Coast Guard, set new rank limits, give its members the same pay as the army and police, create an internal affairs unit, allow it to accept grants, and set up a reserve and attaché.
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-09-24Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3
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