Agricultural Sector
AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION ACT
Senate Bill No. 1818 aimed to provide protection to the agricultural sector by stabilizing prices across the agricultural value chain, but it was withdrawn shortly after being filed.
CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD SECURITY (AGRICOM) ACT
The bill establishes the Congressional Commission on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security (AGRICOM) to assess and recommend reforms for the agricultural sector in the Philippines.
ANTI-RICE WASTAGE ACT
The Anti-Rice Wastage Act requires food establishments to serve half-cup rice servings and imposes penalties for non-compliance, aiming to reduce rice wastage in the Philippines.
WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS ACT OF 2025
The Warehouse Receipts Act of 2025 aims to modernize the existing warehouse receipts law to facilitate trade and commerce, particularly benefiting the agricultural sector by allowing farmers to use their harvest as collateral for loans. It establishes an online registry for warehouse receipts and creates the Warehousing Accreditation Council to oversee warehouse operations and ensure compliance with standards.