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- HB 2897· Filed Aug 4, 2025An Act Implementing the People's Right to Information and the Constitutional Policies of Full Public Disclosure and Honesty in the Public Service, and for Other Purposes
Agencies must write public information in simple, easy‑to‑understand language, and the Civil Service Commission will train staff and issue guidelines.
Substituted by HB09397Rep. Leila M. De Lima +6 - SB 1361· Filed Sep 9, 2025Peoples Freedom of Information Act
Agencies must write information in simple language and translate it into major Filipino languages.
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Erwin T. Tulfo - HB 6786· Filed Dec 10, 2025An Act Institutionalizing the People's Right to Information, Providing Mechanisms for Its Enforcement, Establishing a Standard Classification System, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would make it a right for any Filipino to ask for and receive government records, set clear rules on what can be kept secret, require agencies to answer requests quickly, and force them to publish key data such as budgets and contracts.
Substituted by HB09397Rep. Ma. Nina Francesca P. Lacson - SB 1538· Filed Nov 18, 2025Plain Language in Government Documents Act
The bill seeks to make all government public documents easy to read by requiring plain language in English, Filipino, or regional languages.
Pending in the committeeSen. Joel Villanueva - HB 6617· Filed Dec 3, 2025An Act Implementing the People's Right to Information and the Constitutional Policies of Full Public Disclosure and Honesty in the Public Service and for Other Purposes
Agencies must write public documents in simple, easy‑to‑understand language and translate key information into major Filipino languages.
Substituted by HB09397Rep. Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte +3 - HB 5071HB05071
The bill would require every government agency to keep its website and e‑bulletin board up‑to‑date at least every 15 days, post all public notices online, and be accessible to people with disabilities. A new central portal would show how well agencies are complying, and agencies that do not follow the rules could face administrative penalties.
FiledRep. — - HB 6970· Filed Dec 18, 2025An Act Establishing the Right to Information as a Mechanism for Transparency, Accountability, and Citizen Empowerment
The bill would give all Filipinos a legal right to request and receive government records, while setting up agencies and online portals to publish key data automatically.
Substituted by HB09397Rep. Eric L. Olivarez - SB 2201· Filed May 28, 2026Public Governance Meritocracy Act
The bill would create a new system that scores how well local governments and national agencies improve health, education, income, safety and prices. Those that meet the targets would earn a merit‑based seal and receive cash rewards, while those that fall short without a good reason could lose funding.
Pending in the committeeSen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid - SB 189· Filed Jul 7, 2025People's Freedom of Information Act of 2025
The bill would let any Filipino ask the government for its records, unless the info is truly secret, personal, or could harm security, and it forces agencies to post budgets, contracts and officials’ asset statements online.
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Vicente C. Sotto III - SB 304· Filed Jul 9, 2025Open Government Data Act
The Open Government Data Act would create a new agency to make government data openly available online, require every department and local government to publish their datasets in machine‑readable formats, and set penalties for agencies that do not comply.
Pending in the committeeSen. Loren B. Legarda - SB 720· Filed Jul 21, 2025Peoples Freedom of Information Act
The bill creates a People’s Freedom of Information Act that guarantees every Filipino the right to request and receive government information, unless specific exemptions apply.
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan - SB 1432· Filed Sep 30, 2025People's Freedom of Information Act
The bill would let any Filipino ask the government for records that affect the public, unless the law specifically says the record must stay secret.
Pending in the house of representativesSen. Joel Villanueva - HB 2468· Filed Jul 29, 2025An Act Establishing the Pambansang Ugnayan Para Sa Serbisyong Organisado (Puso) as the Government-Wide Coordination Framework to Institutionalize Citizen-Centered Service Delivery Through Data Sharing, Interoperability, and Backend Integration, and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a nationwide digital system (PUSO) that lets citizens apply once, pay once, and have government agencies share data automatically, so they don’t have to run back and forth between offices.
Pending with the Committee on SOCIAL SERVICES since 2025-08-04Rep. Girlie E. Veloso - HB 56· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Institutionalizing the People's Right to Information, Providing Mechanisms for Its Enforcement, Establishing a Standard Classification System, and for Other Purposes
The proposed Freedom of Information Act would let any Filipino ask for and receive government records, set clear rules on what can be kept secret, require agencies to publish key data like budgets and contracts, and give people a way to appeal denied requests.
Substituted by HB09397Rep. Adrian E. Salceda - SB 2089· Filed May 4, 2026Enhancing Decentralized Governance and Service Delivery in Basic Education
The bill proposes to let the education secretary, together with the budget office, create new school‑division offices or reorganize existing ones based on learner numbers, school counts, geography and workload, so that each province or city has at least one division and staffing matches local needs.
Pending in the committeeSen. Bam Aquino - SB 2213· Filed Jun 1, 2026Public Governance Meritocracy Act
The bill would create a new merit‑based rating system that scores both local governments and national agencies on health, education, income, safety and price‑affordability, and would give cash awards to the best performers.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jv Ejercito - SB 49· Filed Jul 2, 2025Peopie's Freedom of Information Act
The bill guarantees that any Filipino can ask for and receive government information that concerns the public, unless a specific, narrowly defined exception applies.
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Joel Villanueva - HB 11378· Filed Sep 17, 2026An Act Strengthening Ethical Standards in the Public Service by Mandating the Civil Service Commission and Other Relevant Agencies to Provide Ethics Education to Government Officials and Employees, Amending the Administrative Code of 1987, as Amended
The bill would require the Civil Service Commission and other agencies to develop and deliver ethics training to every government worker, adding this duty to the existing training responsibilities in the Administrative Code.
Pending with the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION since 2026-09-18Rep. Crispin Diego D. Remulla - HB 5653· Filed Oct 21, 2025An Act Implementing the People's Right to Information and the Constitutional Policies of Full Public Disclosure and Honesty in the Public Service
The bill lets any Filipino ask for government records and expects agencies to share them unless a clear legal exception applies; it also forces officials to post their asset statements online and sets fines or jail time for officials who hide or destroy information.
Substituted by HB09397Rep. Iris Marie Demesa Montes - HB 1126· Filed Jul 2, 2025An Act Mandatorily Creating the Position of the Municipal General Services Officer, Amending for the Purpose Book III, Title Two, Chapter 2, Section 443 (A) of Republic Act No. 7160, Otherwise Known as the Local Government Code
The proposal adds a Municipal General Services Officer to every municipality, aims to improve procurement and property management, and hopes to reduce corruption by separating purchasing duties from the treasurer.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-07-29Rep. Alexander Ty Pimentel - SB 1399· Filed Sep 23, 2025Regularization of Work Engagement in Government Service Act
The bill would turn workers on casual, contractual, contract‑of‑service or job‑order terms into permanent government employees after 5 years (or 10 years for local units), provided they meet performance standards.
Pending in the committeeSen. Camille A. Villar - HB 4609· Filed Sep 16, 2025An Act Establishing the Right to Information as a Mechanism for Transparency, Accountability, and Citizen Empowerment
The People’s Right to Information and Transparency Act would let any Filipino request and receive government records, require agencies to publish key data online and in person, set up a central oversight office, and impose penalties for unjustified refusals.
Substituted by HB09397Rep. Charisse Anne C. Hernandez - HB 2771· Filed Jul 30, 2025An Act Ensuring Transparency, Accountability, and Inclusiveness in the Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment Process in Government Service, Amending the Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions (Oraohra), and for Other Purposes
The bill would make every government job opening public online, require agencies to tell all applicants the result of their application, let civil‑society observers sit on hiring panels, and keep a recorded record of all interview and selection activities.
Pending with the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION since 2025-08-04Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3 - SB 1362· Filed Sep 9, 2025Regulation of Foreign Travel for Government Officials and Employees Act
The proposal would require government workers to get written permission before traveling abroad, especially if they are under investigation, and would punish those who leave without it.
Pending in the committeeSen. Erwin T. Tulfo - HB 7480· Filed Jan 29, 2026An Act Requiring the Use of Plain Language in All Government-Issued Public Advisories, Notices, Announcements, and Similar Documents
The bill mandates that every public advisory, notice, announcement, or similar document issued by any government entity be written in plain language.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC INFORMATION since 2026-02-03Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto - SB 155· Filed Jul 7, 2025Simplified Government Aid Access Act
The bill would make it easier and faster for poor Filipinos to get government help for medical, burial or similar needs by limiting paperwork to a government ID, a billing statement, and a referral from the local social‑welfare office, and by requiring agencies to act within three days.
Pending in the house of representativesSen. Erwin T. Tulfo - HB 6126· Filed Nov 18, 2025An Act Institutionalizing the People�s Right to Information, Providing Mechanisms for Its Enforcement, Establishing a Standard Classification System, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would create a national Freedom of Information law that lets any Filipino request government records, sets clear rules for when information can be kept secret, and requires agencies to publish key data such as budgets and contracts.
Substituted by HB09397Rep. Kristine Singson-Meehan - SB 853· Filed Aug 4, 2025Peoples Freedom of Information Act
The proposal would create a People’s Freedom of Information Act that guarantees every Filipino the right to request and receive government information, unless a specific legal exception applies.
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada - HB 1187· Filed Jul 3, 2025An Act Implementing the People's Right to Information and the Constitutional Policies of Full Public Disclosure and Honesty
Agencies must write public documents in clear, easy‑to‑understand language and translate key information into major Filipino languages.
Substituted by HB09397Rep. Brian Poe - HB 8487· Filed Mar 12, 2026An Act Institutionalizing the People�s Right to Information, Providing Mechanisms for Its Enforcement, Establishing a Standard Classification System
The bill would create a Freedom of Information Act that lets any Filipino citizen request and receive government records, except for narrowly listed exemptions, and requires agencies to publish key data and follow set procedures.
Substituted by HB09397Rep. Ricardo Jr. S. Cruz - SB 402· Filed Jul 10, 2025The Land Administration Reform Act
The bill creates a single Land Administration Authority under the President to take over all land‑survey, mapping, titling and public‑land functions now spread across several agencies, and gives it broad powers to manage, register and dispose of land.
Pending in the committeeSen. Panfilo M. Lacson - HB 5174· Filed Oct 6, 2025An Act Implementing the People's Right to Information and the Constitutional Policies of Full Public Disclosure and Honesty in the Public Service and for Other Purposes
The People’s Freedom of Information Act would let any Filipino ask any government agency for its records, unless the information is protected for reasons such as national security, personal privacy, or trade secrets. Agencies must answer within about three weeks, post many of their budgets and contracts online, and keep a manual that explains how to request information. Officials who refuse or hide information could face administrative discipline or even criminal charges.
Substituted by HB09397Rep. Keith Micah "Atty. Mike" D.l. Tan - SB 1623· Filed Dec 16, 2025Peoples Freedom of Information and Full Public Disclosure Act
The proposed law would let any Filipino request government records and would require agencies to publish contracts, budgets, and program beneficiaries online without waiting for a request. A new independent commission would enforce the rules, handle appeals, and can order agencies to release information, while a short list of narrowly defined exceptions (e.g., national security, ongoing investigations, privacy) would limit disclosure.
Pending in the committeeSen. Risa Hontiveros - HB 5623· Filed Oct 20, 2025An Act Instituting Reforms in Land Administration, Creating for the Purpose, the Land Administration Authority and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes to create a new Land Administration Authority that will centralize and modernize land surveying, registration, and record‑keeping in the Philippines.
Pending with the Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES since 2025-11-11Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - SB 1562· Filed Nov 27, 2025Department of Anti-Red Tape
The bill would turn the Anti‑Red Tape Authority into a full‑fledged department (DART) that sets nationwide rules, monitors agencies, and can enforce penalties to speed up government services.
Pending in the committeeSen. Erwin T. Tulfo - SB 515· Filed Jul 14, 2025National Results-Based Governance Act
The National Results‑Based Governance Act would require every government agency to set up independent units that monitor, evaluate, and use evidence about their programs, and to spend at least 3 % of their yearly budget on these activities.
Pending in the committeeSen. Loren B. Legarda - HB 1358· Filed Jul 7, 2025An Act Institutionalizing the Transition of the Government to E-Governance in the Digital Age, Creating for the Purpose the Philippine Infostructure Management Corporation and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill seeks to create a nationwide, digital government network that links all agencies, makes services available online, and sets up a new corporation (PIMC) to manage the needed ICT infrastructure.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2025-07-30Rep. Jc M. Abalos - SB 2072· Filed Apr 30, 2026Public Governance Meritocracy Act
The proposed Public Governance Meritocracy Act would create a new, data‑driven award system for all local governments and national agencies, measuring health, education, income, safety and price‑affordability, and would give quarterly cash incentives to top performers while reducing incentives for those whose results fall without a clear external cause.
Pending in the committeeSen. Vicente C. Sotto III - HB 3584· Filed Aug 12, 2025An Act Creating a Special Metropolitan Political Subdivision in the National Capital Region, to Be Called the "Metropolitan Manila Regional Administration" (Mmra), Defining Its Structure of Government, Enumerating Its Powers and Functions, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The bill would replace the MMDA with a new regional government that can tax, enforce laws, and manage city‑wide services for Metro Manila.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2026-02-25Rep. Edgar R. Erice - SB 502· Filed Jul 14, 2025Revised Government Auditing Act
The proposed Revised Government Auditing Act would give the Commission on Audit broader power to audit private firms that get government money, public utilities and PPP projects, and would require electronic receipts and payments to make government spending more transparent and efficient.
Pending in the committeeSen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero - HB 4964· Filed Sep 29, 2025An Act to Strengthen the Right of Citizens to Information Held by the Government
The bill would let any Filipino ask for and receive any government record, unless it is classified, personal, or otherwise exempt, and it requires agencies to publish many documents online.
Substituted by HB09397Rep. Eric Go Yap +1 - HB 5746· Filed Nov 3, 2025An Act Establishing Mechanisms for Enhanced Citizen Participation in Governance, Providing for Its Implementation and for Other Purposes
The bill would set up advisory councils, require public hearings, let citizens trigger audits, and provide training and funding so that ordinary Filipinos can take part in shaping government policies and projects.
Pending with the Committee on PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION since 2025-11-12Rep. Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. Villanueva - SB 32· Filed Jul 2, 2025People's Participation in the National Budget Process Act
The proposal would let civil society groups take part in making the national budget, giving them rights to attend hearings, submit papers and see budget documents.
Pending in the committeeSen. Panfilo M. Lacson - SB 803· Filed Aug 4, 2025National Archives and Records Management Authority (Narma) Act
The bill would replace the current National Archives with a new agency, NARMA, that would be the sole authority for preserving, managing, and providing public access to all government records—both paper and digital. It requires every agency to set up a records office, creates regional archives, establishes standards for electronic records, and gives NARMA powers to enforce compliance, collect fines, and protect culturally important archives.
Pending in the committeeSen. Loren B. Legarda - HB 1233· Filed Jul 3, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Water Resources Defining Its Power and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes to create a new Department of Water Resources that will become the single government agency in charge of planning, regulating, and managing all water‑related services and infrastructure, taking over functions from several existing bodies.
Substituted by HB06789Rep. Jefferson F. Khonghun - HB 1284· Filed Jul 3, 2025An Act Mandating the Creation of Information Technology (It) Departments in All Local Government Units, Defining Its Functions, Standardizing Qualifications, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill requires every province, city, municipality and highly urbanized barangay to set up a permanent IT Department, defines its duties (network, programming, cybersecurity, data, hardware/software, administration), sets staffing rules (CIO with specific qualifications), provides three years of national funding, and orders the creation of detailed rules within 90 days.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-07-29Rep. Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo - SB 1438· Filed Oct 2, 2025Government C0onstruction Project Transparency and Accountability Act
The bill requires every government construction project to be monitored by drones, and the data must be submitted before any payment can be released.
Pending in the committeeSen. Mark A. Villar - HB 4183· Filed Aug 28, 2025An Act Enabling People�s Constitutional Right of Access to Information
The bill would let any Filipino request and receive government records and data that relate to public matters, with set time limits for the government to answer.
Substituted by HB09397Rep. Omar Vincent Sangkola Duterte - HB 5280· Filed Oct 8, 2025An Act Prescribing the Guidelines for the Establishment and Operation of Local Universities and Colleges
The bill sets out rules for how local governments can create and run public universities and colleges, how they are overseen by the Commission on Higher Education, and how their governing boards operate.
Substituted by HB09812Rep. Jaime R. Fresnedi
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