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- HB 1431· Filed Jul 7, 2025An Act Defining the Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Human Rights Defenders, Declaring State Responsibilities, and Instituting Effective Mechanisms to Promote and Protect the Rights and Freedoms of Human Rights Defenders
The Human Rights Defenders Protection Act would define who human‑rights defenders are, list their rights, require the state to protect them, create an independent protection committee, and set penalties for officials who violate those rights.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-07-30Rep. Leila M. De Lima - HB 656· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Defining the Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Human Rights Defenders, Declaring State Responsibilities, and Instituting Effective Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of These Rights and Freedoms
The Human Rights Defenders Protection Act would give human rights defenders in the Philippines a set of guaranteed rights, require the state to protect them, create a dedicated protection committee, and impose prison terms on officials who violate those rights.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-07-29Rep. Cielo Krisel Lagman - HB 3935· Filed Aug 20, 2025An Act Defining the Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Human Rights Defenders, Declaring State Responsibilities, and Instituting Effective Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of These Rights and Freedoms
The Human Rights Defenders Protection Act would define the rights of human‑rights defenders, require the State to protect them, set up a dedicated committee, and impose penalties for violations.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-08-27Rep. Bella Vanessa B. Suansing - HB 214· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Defining the Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Human Rights Defenders, Declaring State Responsibilities and Instituting Effective Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of These Rights and Freedoms
The Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2022 would give people who work on human‑rights issues a set of constitutional‑level rights, require the government to protect them, create a dedicated committee to oversee protection, and impose prison terms and fines on officials who harass or harm them.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-07-29Rep. Renee Louise M. Co +1 - HB 6678· Filed Dec 9, 2025An Act Defining the Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Human Rights Defenders, Declaring State Responsibilities, and Instituting Effective Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of These Rights and Freedoms
The Human Rights Defenders Protection Act would create a set of rights for people who work on human‑rights issues, require the government to protect and support them, and set penalties for officials who harass or punish them.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-12-10Rep. Percival "Perci" Cendaña +3 - HB 714· Filed Jul 1, 2025An Act Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Ethnicity, Race, Color, Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sex Characteristics, Language, Religious Belief or Expression, Political or Other Opinion, National or Social Origin, Property, Birth and Other Status, and Other Protected Attributes, and Providing Penalties Therefor
The bill would make it illegal to treat anyone unfairly because of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or many other personal characteristics, and it sets up penalties and a system of committees to enforce the rule.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-07-29Rep. Javier Miguel Lopez Benitez - HB 6679· Filed Dec 9, 2025An Act Defining the Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Human Rights Defenders, Declaring State Responsibilities, and Instituting Effective Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of These Rights and Freedoms
The Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2025 defines the rights of human‑rights defenders, obliges the State to protect them, creates a dedicated committee, and sets penalties for violations.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-12-10Rep. Sarah Jane I. Elago - HB 4946· Filed Sep 29, 2025An Act Strengthening the Commission on Human Rights as a National Human Rights Institution
The bill would make the Commission on Human Rights the country’s official human‑rights watchdog, give it its own budget that cannot be cut, and expand its powers to investigate, issue legal orders and award compensation for rights violations.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-10-01Rep. Lorenz R. Defensor - HB 1433· Filed Jul 7, 2025An Act Strengthening the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines as the National Human Rights Institution, and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a stronger, independent Commission on Human Rights with its own budget, a five‑person leadership team, long terms, and broad powers to investigate, protect, and educate about human rights across the Philippines.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-07-30Rep. Leila M. De Lima - HB 3041· Filed Aug 5, 2025An Act Strengthening the Commission on Human Rights as a National Human Rights Institution
The bill would give the Commission on Human Rights the power to file criminal or administrative cases, award compensation, and issue protection orders, while guaranteeing it independent funding, a fixed seven‑year term for its leaders, and full immunity for actions taken in its official capacity.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-08-11Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante - HB 349· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Strengthening the Commission on Human Rights (Chr) as a National Human Rights Institution (Nhri) and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a CHR Charter that gives the Commission full budget independence, a five‑member board with long, non‑renewable terms, and broad powers to investigate, order legal remedies, protect witnesses, and run a national human‑rights education institute.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-07-29Rep. Ziaur-Rahman "Zia" Alonto Adiong - HB 4835· Filed Sep 24, 2025An Act Strengthening the Commission on Human Rights as a National Human Rights Institution
The bill creates a new Charter for the Commission on Human Rights, giving it guaranteed funding, broader powers to investigate and award compensation for all human‑rights violations, and the ability to set up a Human Rights Institute for training. It also extends the Commission’s reach to protect Filipinos abroad and makes its budget and decisions independent of political influence.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-09-26Rep. Jonathan Keith T. Flores - HB 3934· Filed Aug 20, 2025An Act Strengthening the Commission on Human Rights as a National Human Rights Institutions
The bill creates a “Commission on Human Rights Charter” that would give the Commission full fiscal autonomy, a defined composition, a transparent selection process, and expanded powers to investigate and protect all human rights.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-08-27Rep. Bella Vanessa B. Suansing - HB 3517· Filed Aug 12, 2025An Act Requiring Mandatory Teaching of Human Rights Education in All Public and Private Schools
The proposal would make human‑rights education a required part of the curriculum in every public and private school in the Philippines.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-08-18Rep. Patrick Michael D. Vargas - HB 567· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Defining the Rights of Women Deprived of Liberty in Jails and Correctional Facilities and Providing Funds for Their Enforcement
The bill creates the “Dignity for Women Deprived of Liberty Act,” which aims to protect the health, safety, dignity and overall welfare of women who are in jails or correctional facilities.
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-07-29Rep. Jaime R. Fresnedi - HB 1798· Filed Jul 14, 2025An Act Strengthening the Commission on Human Rights as a National Human Rights Institution
The bill creates a Charter that gives the Philippine Commission on Human Rights full independence, a guaranteed budget, broader investigative powers, and the ability to award compensation to victims.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-07-30Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 3069· Filed Aug 5, 2025An Act Establishing a Barangay Human Rights Action Center in Every Barangay in the Country
The bill proposes setting up a Barangay Human Rights Action Center in every barangay, staffed by a non‑political officer, to bring human‑rights services and legal help closer to local communities.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-08-11Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante - 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 3074· Filed Aug 5, 2025An Act Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Ethnicity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex or Gender or Sexual Orientation, Language, Disability, Educational Attainment, and Other Forms of Discrimination, Providing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The Anti‑Discrimination Act of 2025 is a proposed law that would make it illegal to treat people unfairly because of their ethnicity, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other status, and would impose fines and jail time on violators.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-08-11Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante - HB 9750· Filed Jun 3, 2026An Act Withholding Operational Funds of Units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police Implicated in Gross Human Rights Violations
The proposal would stop paying the operating budgets of military or police units that are found to have committed serious human‑rights abuses, until the responsible individuals are identified and charged.
Pending First ReadingRep. Antonio L. Tinio +2 - HB 2149· Filed Jul 21, 2025An Act to Enforce the Constitutional Right to the Free Exercise of Religion by Students of Public Schools
The proposal would let public‑school students pray, discuss, create, share and wear religious messages just like any other activity, and lets them sue if those rights are blocked.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-07-30Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 765· Filed Jul 1, 2025An Act Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression, and Sex Characteristics (Sogiesc) and Providing Penalties Therefor
The bill would make it illegal to treat anyone unfairly because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics.
Referred to Stakeholders on 2025-09-18Rep. Percival "Perci" Cendaña +3 - HB 211· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Declaring the Rights and Promoting the Welfare of Students
The Students’ Rights and Welfare Act seeks to guarantee every learner in the Philippines free, quality education and full protection of their rights to organize, speak, and participate in school decisions.
Pending with the Committee on HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION since 2026-05-13Rep. Renee Louise M. Co +1 - HB 5262· Filed Oct 7, 2025An Act Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Age, Indigenous, Racial or Ethnic Origin, Religious Belief or Activity, Political Inclination or Conviction, Social Class, Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Sex Characteristics, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Marital or Relationship Status, Disability, Hiv Status, Profession or Occupation, Health Status or Medical History, Language, Physical Features, and Other Status, and Providing Penalties Therefor
The proposed Comprehensive Anti‑Discrimination Act would make it illegal to treat anyone unfairly because of characteristics such as age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, or many other personal traits, and it sets penalties ranging from jail time to fines.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-10-10Rep. Brian Poe - HB 5853· Filed Nov 11, 2025An Act Strengthening the Commission on Human Rights as a National Human Rights Institution
The bill would give the Commission on Human Rights greater independence, a guaranteed budget, and expanded powers so it can more effectively investigate and prevent human‑rights violations throughout the Philippines.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-11-17Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3 - HB 3410· Filed Aug 11, 2025An Act Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity or Expression (Sogie) and Providing Penalties Therefor
The SOGIE Equality Act would make it illegal to discriminate against anyone because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, and it sets fines and jail terms for violators.
Referred to Stakeholders on 2025-09-18Rep. Patrick Michael D. Vargas - HB 6164· Filed Nov 18, 2025An Act Strengthening the Commission on Human Rights as a National Human Rights Institution
The proposed law would make the Commission on Human Rights fully independent, give it its own budget that cannot be cut, and expand its powers to investigate, issue legal orders, and provide assistance to victims of human‑rights abuses.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-11-24Rep. Giselle Mary L. Maceda - HB 5405· Filed Oct 9, 2025An Act Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity or Expression (Sogie) and Providing Penalties Therefor
The SOGIE Equality Act would make it illegal to discriminate against anyone because of their sexual orientation or gender identity in areas such as work, school, health care, housing, and public services, and it sets fines and jail terms for violators.
Pending with the Committee on WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY since 2025-10-13Rep. Eric L. Olivarez - HB 1812· Filed Jul 14, 2025An Act Providing for a National Policy on Students' Rights and Welfare
The Students’ Rights and Welfare Act seeks to guarantee Filipino students the right to non‑discrimination, free expression, participation in school governance, and access to health, legal, and academic services, while creating new bodies such as an Office of Student Affairs, a student‑run council, and an independent COMELEC to oversee elections.
Pending with the Committee on HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION since 2026-05-13Rep. Ivan Howard A. Guintu - HB 1504· Filed Jul 7, 2025An Act Protecting the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons and Penalizing the Acts of Arbitrary Internal Displacement
The proposed Rights of Internally Displaced Persons Act would require the government to protect people forced to move inside the Philippines, guarantee them basic services and legal rights, and punish anyone who causes such displacement without lawful justification.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-07-30Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 580· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Providing Compensation for Victims of Human Rights Violations and Appropriating Funds Therefor and Other Purposes
The bill creates a Human Rights Victims Compensation Act that sets up a Compensation Board under the Commission on Human Rights to award tax‑free monetary compensation to victims of state‑linked human rights abuses, funded initially with ₱100 million.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-07-29Rep. Jaime R. Fresnedi - HB 4268· Filed Sep 1, 2025An Act Protecting the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons and Penalizing the Acts of Arbitrary Internal Displacement
The proposed Rights of Internally Displaced Persons Act would create a legal framework that obliges the State to protect and assist people forced to move within the Philippines, and it would criminalize any arbitrary displacement.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-09-03Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3 - HB 6165· Filed Nov 18, 2025An Act Protecting the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons and Penalizing the Acts of Arbitrary Internal Displacement
The proposed Rights of Internally Displaced Persons Act would create a national system to protect people forced to move within the Philippines, guarantee them basic services and legal rights, and punish anyone who causes or assists arbitrary displacement.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-11-24Rep. Giselle Mary L. Maceda - HB 8099· Filed Feb 25, 2026An Act Protecting the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons and Penalizing the Acts of Arbitrary Internal Displacement
The bill would create a law that protects people forced to move inside the Philippines, guarantees them basic services and safe shelter, and makes it a crime to displace them arbitrarily.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2026-03-03Rep. Florabel C. Yatco - HB 5903· Filed Nov 12, 2025An Act Protecting the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons and Penalizing the Acts of Arbitrary Internal Displacement
The proposed Rights of Internally Displaced Persons Act would require the government to protect displaced Filipinos, guarantee them basic needs and freedom of movement, and punish anyone who forces people to leave their homes without lawful cause.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-11-18Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante - HB 9747· Filed Jun 3, 2026A New Act Providing for Reparation and Recognition of Victims of Human Rights Violations During the Marcos Regime, Documentation of Said Violations, Appropriating Funds Thereof and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a new board to recognize and compensate people who suffered human‑rights abuses during the Marcos era, using ₱10 billion recovered from the Marcoses’ ill‑gotten wealth.
Pending First ReadingRep. Antonio L. Tinio +2 - HB 5201· Filed Oct 6, 2025An Act Including Misogynistic and Discriminatory Remarks and Acts in the Grounds for Disqualification of Candidates in Local and National Elections, Amending for This Purpose Sections 68 and 261 of the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines
The proposal would add sexist or harassing behavior toward women and LGBTQIA+ people as a reason to bar a person from running for or keeping an elected office.
Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2025-10-08Rep. Sarah Jane I. Elago +2 - HB 2446· Filed Jul 29, 2025An Act Providing for a National Framework for Students' Rights and Welfare
The Students Rights and Welfare Act would set nationwide rules to protect Filipino students from discrimination, guarantee them the right to form organizations and a student council, ensure free access to school facilities, and give them due process in disciplinary matters.
Pending with the Committee on HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION since 2025-08-04Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 5465· Filed Oct 10, 2025An Act Institutionalizing Anti-Discrimination and Fair Campaigning Policies and Practices in All Elections, Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would make it a permanent law that bans discriminatory, harassing, or intimidating campaign behavior—such as sexist remarks, red‑tagging, or exclusion of people with disabilities—and sets fines and jail terms for violators.
Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2025-10-13Rep. Ann Matibag - HB 388· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression, or Sex Characteristics and Providing Penalties Therefor
The bill would make it illegal to treat anyone unfairly because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or biological sex traits, and would set fines or jail time for violators.
Referred to Stakeholders on 2025-09-18Rep. Juan Carlos "Arjo" C. Atayde - HB 2127· Filed Jul 21, 2025An Act Protecting Women in State Custody, Prescribing the Minimum Standards for Their Treatment, Penalizing Acts in Violations Thereof and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a law that sets minimum standards for how women in any Philippine detention or prison should be treated, requires separate facilities and health care, and establishes penalties for abuse.
Referred to Stakeholders on 2025-09-25Rep. Leila M. De Lima - HB 10056· Filed Jul 14, 2026An Act Establishing a National Framework for the Protection, Promotion, and Enforcement of Student Rights and Welfare in Public and Private Educational Institutions, Institutionalizing Student Support Systems and Participation in Education Governance, Strengthening Due Process in Disciplinary Proceedings, Ensuring Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments in Physical and Digital Spaces, and for Other Purposes
The proposed Magna Carta of Student Rights and Welfare Act would give all students in public and private schools a set of guaranteed rights—like free speech, privacy, safe campuses, and access to counseling—while requiring schools to set up independent offices to handle complaints, provide basic welfare services, and involve students in school decision‑making. It also creates new rules for fair, restorative discipline and sets penalties for schools or officials that ignore these standards.
Pending First ReadingRep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3 - HB 348· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Protecting the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons and Penalizing the Acts of Arbitrary Internal Displacement
The proposed Rights of Internally Displaced Persons Act would make the government responsible for protecting and assisting people forced to move within the Philippines because of conflict, violence, development projects, or disasters. It guarantees basic needs, safety, freedom of movement, documentation, and family unity, and it sets criminal penalties for anyone who causes or aids arbitrary displacement.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-07-29Rep. Ziaur-Rahman "Zia" Alonto Adiong - HB 4493· Filed Sep 10, 2025An Act Mandating the Full Digitization of Personnel Records in All Government Agencies and Offices, Creating a Unified Government Human Resource Information System and for Other Purposes
The bill requires all government agencies to stop using paper for personnel records and to use a single digital HR system.
Pending with the Committee on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY since 2025-09-15Rep. Juan Carlos "Arjo" C. Atayde - HB 5266· Filed Oct 7, 2025An Act Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression, or Sex Characteristics (Sogiesc) and Providing Penalties Therefor
The SOGIESC Equality Act would make it illegal to discriminate against anyone because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics, and would impose fines or jail time for violators.
Pending with the Committee on WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY since 2025-10-10Rep. Brian Poe +2 - HB 4782· Filed Sep 23, 2025An Act Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sex Characteristics (Sogiesc) and Providing Penalties Therefor
The SOGIESC Equality Act would make it illegal to discriminate against anyone because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics, and would set fines and jail terms for violators.
Pending with the Committee on WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY since 2025-09-25Rep. Sarah Jane I. Elago - HB 216· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sex Characteristics (Sogiesc) and Providing Penalties Therefor
The SOGIESC Equality Act would make discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics illegal across the Philippines, with fines up to ₱500,000 and up to 12 years in prison for violators, and creates new government bodies to enforce the rule.
Referred to Stakeholders on 2025-09-18Rep. Renee Louise M. Co +1 - HB 6666· Filed Dec 9, 2025An Act Establishing a National Preventive Mechanism Against Torture in the Philippines
The bill creates an independent commission that can inspect any detention facility, interview detainees, and recommend changes to stop torture. It also protects people who give information to the commission and requires the human‑rights agency to issue detailed rules within two months.
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-12-10Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 8384· Filed Mar 9, 2026An Act Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace, Providing Penalties Therefor
The Anti‑Discrimination in Workplace Act would make it illegal for private‑sector employers to treat workers unfairly because of traits such as age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, or any other personal characteristic, and it sets penalties, enforcement mechanisms, and equal‑pay rules.
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2026-03-11Rep. Ramon Jolo III B. Revilla +10 - HB 767· Filed Jul 1, 2025An Act Providing for a National Policy on Students' Rights and Welfare
The Students’ Rights and Welfare Act of 2025 is a proposed law that would set nationwide standards to protect student rights, ensure student participation in school decisions, and require schools to provide health, mental‑health, and digital‑privacy services.
Pending with the Committee on HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION since 2026-05-13Rep. Jose Manuel Tadeo "Chel" I. Diokno +3
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