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- HB 9572· Filed Jun 1, 2026An Act Institutionalizing and Mainstreaming Science Diplomacy in Philippine Governance and Foreign Policy, Creating the Philippine Science Diplomacy Office Under the Office of the President, and for Other Purposes
The bill would set up a new Philippine Science Diplomacy Office under the President to make scientific evidence a core part of the country’s foreign policy and development plans.
Pending with the Committee on SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY since 2026-06-03Rep. Brian Poe - HB 2466· Filed Jul 29, 2025An Act Institutionalizing Health Diplomacy and Ensuring Filipino Access to Global Medical Advancements, Creating the Philippine Health Innovation and Diplomacy Council, and for Other Purposes
The proposal creates a council to coordinate health‑related diplomacy and to secure timely, fair access to new medicines, vaccines and technologies for Filipinos, especially during health emergencies.
Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2025-08-04Rep. Girlie E. Veloso - HB 1068· Filed Jul 2, 2025An Act to Regulate Foreign Influence and Address Covert, Undesirable, and Malign Foreign Influence and Foreign Interference, for This Purpose Instituting Resiliency Measures and Institutional Reforms, and for Other Purposes
The proposed Foreign Influence and Interference Act of 2025 would make it illegal for anyone to carry out foreign‑directed interference or malicious influence over Philippine policies, require government officials with access to classified information to verify the registration of any foreign lobbyist they meet, and force all lobbyists and funded groups to disclose their foreign sponsors. It also creates new offices in the DFA and NBI, sets penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment, and mandates a public‑access
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-07-29Rep. Maria Rachel J. Arenas - HB 8153· Filed Mar 2, 2026An Act Creating the Center for West Philippine Sea Studies Attached to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes to set up a new Center within the Department of Foreign Affairs to study and defend the Philippines’ claims in the West Philippine Sea, with an initial funding of ₱50 million and further budget support each year.
Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2026-03-04Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 3581· Filed Aug 12, 2025An Act Developing and Institutionalizing Global Health Diplomacy and Creating and Deploying Health Attaches' in All Philippine Embassies and Consular Offices and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill would set up a new office and hire health diplomats to work in Philippine embassies, giving them salaries, benefits, and training, while requiring the foreign affairs and health departments to fund and regulate the program.
Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2025-08-18Rep. Maria Rachel J. Arenas - HB 9642· Filed Jun 2, 2026An Act Expanding the Coverage of Espionage Law
The New Espionage Act expands what counts as espionage to include cyber and electronic activities, applies the law to acts committed abroad, and imposes life‑sentence penalties and heavy fines for espionage, conspiracy, and related offenses.
Pending With Rules (Included in OB on 2026-06-03)Rep. Ysabel Maria J. Zamora +31 - HB 9195· Filed May 12, 2026An Act Penalizing Foreign Interference in the Philippines and Creating the Counter Foreign Interference Council, and for Other Purposes
The Counter Foreign Interference Act proposes to criminalize covert or deceptive actions that influence Philippine politics, create a new council and special courts to fight such interference, and set heavy penalties including life imprisonment.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2026-05-18Rep. Audrey Kay T. Zubiri - HB 3219· Filed Aug 6, 2025An Act Penalizing Foreign Interference in the Philippines and Creating the Counter Foreign Interference Task Force, and for Other Purposes
The bill would make it a crime to act on behalf of a foreign power to influence Philippine politics, impose heavy prison terms and fines, create a Counter Foreign Interference Task Force, and give authorities power to block online content and conduct wiretaps.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-08-12Rep. Binky April M. Tupas - HB 7200· Filed Jan 19, 2026An Act Regulating Foreign Influence, Penalizing Foreign Interference, and Creating the Counter Foreign Interference Council, Providing Measures for National Resiliency, and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a new law that defines and criminalizes covert foreign actions aimed at influencing the Philippines, requires anyone lobbying for foreign interests to register and disclose, sets up a multi‑agency council to oversee enforcement, and gives the AMLC power to freeze related funds.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2026-01-27Rep. Alexander Ty Pimentel - 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 - HB 4214· Filed Sep 1, 2025An Act Penalizing Foreign Interference in the Philippines and Creating the Counter Foreign Interference Task Force, and for Other Purposes
The Counter Foreign Interference Act creates a task force, defines foreign agents, and imposes heavy prison terms and fines for covert or reckless actions that aid foreign powers, including online propaganda.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2025-09-03Rep. Oscar G. Malapitan +4 - HB 1716· Filed Jul 10, 2025An Act Establishing an Apostille Service at the Department of Foreign Affairs (Dfa)-Tuguegarao Consular Office in Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
The bill proposes to set up an Apostille Service at the DFA’s Tuguegarao Consular Office in Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, to authenticate public documents for use abroad.
Substituted by HR00800Rep. Angelo Marcos Barba - HB 7553· Filed Feb 2, 2026An Act Establishing a Passport Service Satellite Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs (Dfa) in the City of Bayawan, Province of Negros Oriental, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes creating a DFA passport office in Bayawan, Negros Oriental, so nearby residents can get passports without traveling to Dumaguete.
Pending with the Committee on FOREIGN AFFAIRS since 2026-02-04Rep. Janice Degamo - HB 7875· Filed Feb 18, 2026An Act Establishing the Framework for the Creation, Administration, and Regulation of Global Education Cities, Recognizing Their International Character, and Providing Incentives to Attract World-Class Foreign Higher Education Institutions, Thereby Promoting Educational Tourism and National Competitiveness
The proposal would set up special zones called Global Education Cities where foreign universities can own land, run campuses and even hospitals, receive tax breaks and other incentives, and enroll Filipino students under a one‑third cap (except for PhDs and certain master’s programs).
Measure approved by the Committee on 2026-05-05Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3 - HB 641· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Declaring August 9 of Every Year as the Philippines-Israel Friendship Day
The bill makes August 9 a yearly Philippines‑Israel Friendship Day and tasks the Department of Foreign Affairs, together with the National Historical Commission and other agencies, to organize commemorative activities.
Pending with the Committee on FOREIGN AFFAIRS since 2025-07-29Rep. Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. Villanueva - HB 4089· Filed Aug 27, 2025An Act Establishing a Passport Service Satellite Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs (Dfa) in the Municipality of Binalonan, Province of Pangasinan, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes setting up a DFA passport office in Binalonan, Pangasinan, to serve local residents and nearby towns.
Pending with the Committee on FOREIGN AFFAIRS since 2025-09-01Rep. Ramon Jr. N. Guico - 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 - HB 10754· Filed Aug 12, 2026An Act Institutionalizing the Teaching of the West Philippine Sea, the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award, and the Philippines' Maritime Rights and Entitlements as Part of the Philippine History Curriculum in Basic Education, and Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
The bill would make learning about the West Philippine Sea, the 2016 arbitration win, and the Philippines’ maritime rights a required part of history lessons for all elementary and high‑school students.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-08-24Rep. Ma. Alana Samantha Taliño Santos - HB 6303· Filed Nov 24, 2025An Act Strengthening the Legal Framework on Extradition and Repealing for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 1069, Otherwise Known as the �philippine Extradition Law," Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a new Philippine Extradition Act, replaces the old 1976 decree, and sets out clear, modern rules for sending and receiving fugitives while protecting human‑rights standards.
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-11-26Rep. Atty. Gervile "Jinky Bitrics" R. Luistro - HB 7133· Filed Jan 19, 2026An Act Strengthening the Legal Framework on Extradition and Repealing for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 1069, Otherwise Known as the �philippine Extradition Law," Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The bill creates the Philippine Extradition Act, repealing the old 1972 extradition law and setting out modern rules for sending and receiving fugitives.
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2026-01-27Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 3052· Filed Aug 5, 2025An Act Regulating Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications
The bill would let the President label a country as hostile and ban apps owned or controlled by that country, making it illegal to offer them in app stores or through hosting services in the Philippines.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2025-08-11Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante - HB 1625· Filed Jul 9, 2025An Act Promoting National Awareness Through the Mandatory Study of the West Philippine Sea in Public and Private Educational Institutions
The bill would require all primary and secondary schools, public and private, to teach students about the West Philippine Sea, its legal status, history, and the 2016 arbitration ruling, with DepEd developing the curriculum and funding it from its existing budget.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-07-30Rep. Jose Manuel Tadeo "Chel" I. Diokno +5 - HB 3232· Filed Aug 6, 2025An Act Terminating the Visa Upon Arrival Scheme in the Philippines and for Other Purposes
The bill ends the practice of giving visas to visitors at the airport and requires all foreign travelers to obtain a visa before they come to the Philippines.
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-08-12Rep. Richard I. Gomez - HB 812· Filed Jul 1, 2025An Act Amending Article 117 of Act No. 3815, Otherwise Known as the `revised Penal Code of the Philippines�, as Amended, Punishing Conspiracy and Proposal to Commit Espionage and Misprision of Espionage, and for Other Purposes
The Espionage Law of 2025 adds new crimes for spying, conspiracy to spy, and failing to report spying, with heavy prison terms, fines, property seizure, and deportation of foreign nationals.
Substituted by HB09642Rep. Lordan G. Suan - HB 8234· Filed Mar 2, 2026An Act Providing for the Legal Recognition, Validity, and Enforceability of Electronic Transferable Records, Adopting for the Purpose the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (Uncitral) Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records
The proposed Electronic Transferable Records Act would give electronic versions of bills of lading, warehouse receipts, promissory notes and other negotiable instruments the same legal status as paper versions, using the UNCITRAL Model Law as a template.
Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2026-03-04Rep. Robert Raymund ""Eskimo" " M. Estrella - HB 3065· Filed Aug 5, 2025An Act Amending Sections 3(A) and 14 of Republic Act No. 11641 Otherwise Known as an Act Creating the Department of Migrant Workers, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Rationalizing the Organization and Functions of Government Agencies Related to Overseas Employment and Labor Migration, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes a new “AKSYON” fund that would give legal, medical, financial and repatriation help to Filipino workers abroad who are caught in wars or other violence, and it sets up a separate budget line for this fund each year.
Pending with the Committee on OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS since 2025-08-11Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante - HB 8427· Filed Mar 11, 2026An Act Providing for the Acquisition of Philippine Citizenship for Certain Aliens by Administrative Naturalization by Amending Certain Provisions in Republic Act No. 9139, Otherwise Known as �the Administrative Naturalization Law of 2000�
The bill would let long‑time foreign residents who meet age, residence, moral, financial, language and cultural requirements become Filipino citizens through an administrative process, paying a ₱5 million application fee and a ₱1 million processing fee, with the aim of raising revenue and regularizing their status.
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2026-03-17Rep. Edgar R. Erice - HB 2164· Filed Jul 21, 2025An Act Providing for the Legal Framework and Mechanisms for the Creation, Operation, Administration, and Coordination of the Philippine Book Publishing Industry Development Center, Otherwise Known as the �book City�, Creating for the Purpose, the Book Publishing Enterprise Zone Authority (Bpeza) and for Other Purposes
The Book City Act proposes a 100‑hectare publishing hub in Subic Bay, run by a new authority (BPEZA), with tax breaks, lease options for foreign investors, and a dedicated Book Academy to train publishing workers.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-07-30Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 7631· Filed Feb 5, 2026An Act Abolishing the Travel Tax on Filipinos and on Nationals of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Member States Travelling to Other Asean Member States
The bill proposes to eliminate the travel tax for Filipinos and other ASEAN nationals when they travel from the Philippines to another ASEAN country.
Substituted by HB08464Rep. Gerald Cloyd Alexis V. Galang - HB 3529· Filed Aug 12, 2025An Act Abolishing the Travel Tax on Filipinos and on Nationals of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Member States Travelling to Other Asean Member States
The bill proposes to eliminate the travel tax for all Filipino travelers and for travelers from other ASEAN countries when they depart the Philippines for another ASEAN country.
Substituted by HB08464Rep. Ricardo Jr. S. Cruz - HB 6902· Filed Dec 16, 2025An Act Amending Section 8 of Republic Act 6426, Otherwise Known as the �foreign Currency Deposit Act of the Philippines�
The proposal would keep foreign‑currency deposits confidential but would let courts or impeachment proceedings look at them in limited situations, and it may change how they can be seized.
Pending with the Committee on BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES since 2025-12-22Rep. Antonio L. Tinio +2 - HB 10969· Filed Aug 26, 2026An Act Mandating the Integration of West Philippine Sea Studies into the Curricula of All Public and Private Educational Institutions at All Levels and a Nationwide Information and Awareness Campaign
The proposal would make every public and private school and college teach about the West Philippine Sea’s history, law, environment and economy, and would run a nationwide campaign to inform the public.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-09-01Rep. Antolin III A. Oreta - HB 4317· Filed Sep 3, 2025An Act Creating the Halal Certification and Regulatory Board, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a single government agency to certify halal products, aiming to protect Muslim religious rights, close supply gaps, and boost the Philippines’ competitiveness in the halal market.
Pending with the Committee on MUSLIM AFFAIRS since 2025-09-08Rep. Bai Dimple I. Mastura - HB 3250· Filed Aug 6, 2025An Act Institutionalizing a National Seafood Traceability System to Combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, Promote Sustainable Fisheries, and Strengthen Philippine Seafood Exports, and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a nationwide digital system that records every step of a fish’s journey—from the boat or farm to the market—so illegal or mislabeled seafood can be stopped and exporters can meet foreign standards.
Pending with the Committee on AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES since 2025-08-12Rep. Manuel "Manman" O. Ko - HB 4944· Filed Sep 29, 2025An Act Declaring July 12 of Every Year as �national West Philippine Sea Victory Day� in Commemoration of the Philippines� Triumph Before the Permanent Court of Arbitration
The bill makes July 12 a national special working holiday called “National West Philippine Sea Victory Day” to remember the 2016 court ruling that affirmed the Philippines’ maritime rights.
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2025-10-01Rep. Agatha "Agay" Cruz - HB 10793· Filed Aug 13, 2026An Act Declaring July 12 as the National West Philippine Sea Victory Day in Commemoration of the Philippines' Triumph Before the Permanent Court of Arbitration
The bill proposes to make July 12 a national special working holiday called “National West Philippine Sea Victory Day” to mark the 2016 arbitration win over China.
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2026-08-24Rep. Antolin III A. Oreta - HB 10012· Filed Jul 6, 2026An Act to Increase Investments in the Rice and Corn Industry, Repealing for Such Purpose Republic Act No. 3018, Otherwise Known as �an Act Limiting the Right to Engage in the Rice and Corn Industry, and for Other Purposes� and Amending Presidential Decree No. 194 Authorizing Aliens, as Well as Associations, Corporations or Partnerships Owned in Whole or in Part by Foreigners to Engage in the Rice and Corn Industry, and for Other Purposes
The bill would let foreign companies take part in growing, processing, and trading rice and corn in the Philippines (except selling directly to shoppers) and would cancel older laws that barred such participation.
Pending First ReadingRep. Paolo Henry M. Marcoleta +1 - HB 4793· Filed Sep 23, 2025An Act Abolishing the Travel Tax on Filipinos and on Nationals of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Member States Travelling to Other Asean Member States
The bill eliminates the travel tax for Filipino citizens and for citizens of other ASEAN countries when they travel from the Philippines to another ASEAN country.
Substituted by HB08464Rep. Brian Raymund S. Yamsuan - HB 2602· Filed Jul 30, 2025An Act Expanding the Use of the Legal Assistance Fund and the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo Para Sa Mga OFWS Na Nangangailangan (Aksyon) Fund, Amending for the Purpose Section 26 of Republic Act No. 8042, Otherwise Known as the "Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995," as Amended, and Section 14 of Republic Act No. 11641, Otherwise Known as the "Department of Migrant Workers Act"
The bill proposes to let two existing funds (the Legal Assistance Fund and the Aksyon Fund) pay for a broader set of legal and consular services for overseas Filipinos, to speed up urgent payments for foreign lawyers, and to require the foreign affairs and migrant‑workers departments to work together, especially where there is no Philippine office.
Substituted by HB09462Rep. Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. Villanueva - HB 7334· Filed Jan 26, 2026The Philippine Immigration Act
The bill would replace the current Bureau of Immigration with a new Commission, set strict visa categories and quotas, give the head of the Commission broad powers to admit, exclude, or deport foreigners, and allow the agency to keep half of the fees it collects.
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2026-01-28Rep. Audrey Kay T. Zubiri - HB 4403· Filed Sep 8, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes a new Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources that would take over all fisheries‑related functions, replace the current BFAR, and create an independent Fisheries Commission to enforce rules and settle disputes.
Pending with the Committee on AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES since 2025-09-10Rep. Adrian E. Salceda - HB 1626· Filed Jul 9, 2025An Act Declaring July 12 as the National West Philippine Sea Victory Day in Commemoration of the Philippines' Triumph Before the Permanent Court of Arbitration
The bill proposes to make July 12 a national “West Philippine Sea Victory Day,” observed each year as a special working holiday, with the Department of Foreign Affairs leading educational and cultural activities about the 2016 PCA ruling.
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2025-07-30Rep. Leila M. De Lima +5 - HB 8514· Filed Mar 16, 2026An Act Recognizing the German European School Manila, Incorporated as an Educational Institution of International Character, and Granting Certain Prerogatives Conducive to Its Development and Growth
The bill would officially recognize the German European School Manila as an international basic‑education school, give it authority to own property, set its own curriculum and fees, and allow it to hire foreign staff with limited labor‑law coverage, while keeping it under the supervision of the Department of Education.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-03-18Rep. Jesus "Jess" R. Marquez - HB 4078· Filed Aug 27, 2025An Act Urging the Comprehensive Planning, Development, and Export Promotion of the Moringa (Moringa Oleifera) Locally Known as "Malunggay," and Providing Funds Therefor
The proposed Moringa Development Act would have the Department of Agriculture lead a nationwide plan to research, grow, process, and export moringa, with funding taken from the yearly national budget.
Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2025-11-12Rep. Angelo Marcos Barba - HB 7416· Filed Jan 27, 2026An Act Expanding the Use of the Legal Assistance Fund and the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo Para Sa Mga OFWS Na Nangangailangan (Aksyon) Fund, Amending for the Purpose Section 26 of Republic Act No. 8042, Otherwise Known as the �migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995,� as Amended, and Section 14 of Republic Act No. 11641, Otherwise Known as the �department of Migrant Workers Act�
The proposal expands two government funds so they can quickly pay for foreign lawyers, file labor or criminal cases, provide bail, and cover other urgent legal costs for OFWs and other Filipinos abroad, and it allows these hires to bypass normal procurement rules.
Substituted by HB09462Rep. Atty. Jennifer "Karen" A. Lagbas - HB 7270· Filed Jan 26, 2026An Act Creating the Spratly Island Task Force Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and Appropriating the Sum of One Billion Pesos (P1,000,000,000) for That Purpose
The bill proposes to set up a Spratly Island Task Force under the Philippine military, give it ₱1 billion to operate, and require yearly reports to Congress.
Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2026-01-28Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 3385· Filed Aug 7, 2025An Act Establishing a Multi-Species Marine Hatchery in the Municipality of Libmanan, Province of Camarines Sur, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill creates a marine hatchery in Libmanan, overseen by the agriculture department, funds it through national and local sources, and plans to hand it over to the local government after two years, with required research, training, and rules.
Pending with the Committee on AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES since 2025-08-12Rep. Tsuyoshi Anthony "Hori" G. Horibata +3 - HB 5743· Filed Nov 3, 2025An Act Declaring the Three (3) Nautical Miles Surrounding the Kalayaan Island Group (Kig) and Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea as Marine Protected Area Under Republic Act No. 7586 or the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992, as Amended by Republic Act No. 11038, or the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 2018
The bill would make the waters up to three nautical miles around the Kalayaan islands and Scarborough Shoal a protected marine area, banning harmful fishing, dumping, mining and construction, and setting up a management board and oversight committee to run it.
Pending with the Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES since 2025-11-12Rep. Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. Villanueva - HB 3061· Filed Aug 5, 2025An Act Amending Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the Family Code of the Philippines, on Property Relations Between Husband and Wife, and Support, and for Other Purposes
The bill changes the Family Code so that only assets bought after a couple gets married become community property, while anything owned before marriage (including inheritances or gifts) stays separate. It also adds new reasons—such as a spouse’s crime or abandonment—to end the community, and gives the husband the final say on how the property is managed if the couple disagrees.
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2025-08-11Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante - HB 2600· Filed Jul 30, 2025An Act Providing for a New Visa Category for Digital Nomads, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill would let foreign remote workers stay in the Philippines for up to a year (renewable for another year) if they earn money abroad, have health insurance, meet income and background checks, and pay set fees. Holders would not be considered tax residents and could not take jobs with Philippine employers.
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-08-04Rep. Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. Villanueva
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