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Measures (26)
SBN-2143bill · in_committee

CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (CTU) - MALABUYOC CAMPUS ACT

This bill aims to convert the Malabuyoc Extension Campus of the Cebu Technological University into a regular campus, enhancing its educational offerings and administrative capacity.

Filed May 20, 2026
HBN-8568bill · in_committee

BAKHAWAN ECO-PARK (AKLAN) AN ECOTOURISM ZONE

This bill declares the Bakhawan Eco-Park in Kalibo, Aklan, as an ecotourism zone, promoting sustainable tourism and community involvement in its development.

Filed May 6, 2026
SBN-2008bill · in_committee

CHARTER OF THE MORO PROVINCE

This bill proposes the creation of a new province called the Moro Province within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). It aims to address the local governance needs of specific municipalities and enhance local autonomy and service delivery.

Filed Mar 23, 2026
SBN-1970bill · in_committee

VINISITAHAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL (SORSOGON)

This bill converts the Vinisitahan Elementary School in Barangay Vinisitahan, Donsol, Sorsogon, into an integrated school, named Vinisitahan Integrated School, and appropriates funds for its operationalization.

Filed Mar 16, 2026
SBN-1972bill · in_committee

QUIRAPI INTEGRATED SCHOOL (SORSOGON)

This bill aims to convert the Quirapi Elementary School in Barangay Quirapi, Municipality of Castilla, Province of Sorsogon, into an integrated school, known as the Quirapi Integrated School, to improve access to secondary education for local students.

Filed Mar 16, 2026
SBN-1855bill · in_committee

SOUTH COTABATO STATE UNIVERSITY (SCSU)

This bill seeks to convert the South Cotabato State College in Surallah, South Cotabato, into a state university named South Cotabato State University, aiming to enhance higher education and research in the region.

Filed Feb 12, 2026
SBN-1813bill · in_committee

CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (CTU) - TABOGON CAMPUS ACT

This bill aims to convert the Cebu Technological University Extension Campus in Tabogon, Cebu, into a regular campus, enhancing its academic and administrative capabilities and appropriating necessary funds for its operation.

Filed Feb 10, 2026
SBN-1753bill · in_committee

SOCIAL BENEFITS CORPORATION ACT

This bill aims to amend the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines to establish a new type of corporation called a Social Benefit Corporation, which focuses on improving the well-being of marginalized sectors while allowing for profit generation.

Filed Feb 5, 2026
SBN-1747bill · in_committee

PINSAL FALLS, A TOURISM DESTINATION (PANGASINAN)

This bill declares Pinsal Falls in San Nicolas, Pangasinan, as a tourism destination and provides for its development and funding.

Filed Feb 4, 2026
SBN-1675bill · in_committee

GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO LIPING ZHENG

This bill grants Philippine citizenship to Dr. Liping Zheng, recognizing his contributions to the country in various fields such as economics, philanthropy, and the arts.

Filed Jan 21, 2026
SBN-1584bill · filed

AMENDING R.A. NO. 8371 (THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS ACT)

This bill amends the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 to ensure that Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples receive a share of the revenue generated from natural resources within their ancestral domains.

Filed Dec 9, 2025
SBN-1578bill · in_committee

THE NATIONAL ICCA REGISTRY

This bill establishes the National Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples Community Conserved Territories and Areas Registry, recognizing and protecting the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) over their ancestral domains and territories.

Filed Dec 3, 2025
SBN-1459bill · in_committee

GRASSROOTS INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND BUDGETING ACT

The Grassroots Infrastructure Planning and Budgeting Act aims to enhance the role of local and regional development councils in the national budget process by requiring their endorsement for infrastructure projects to be included in the National Expenditure Program and the General Appropriations Act.

Filed Oct 23, 2025
HBN-4757bill · in_committee

SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES ACT

The Sustainable Cities and Communities Act aims to develop sustainable urban areas across the Philippines by mandating local government units to align their plans with sustainable development goals, improve access to basic services, and promote inclusive urban development.

Filed Oct 14, 2025
SBN-1348bill · in_committee

BARANGAY KINAPIAN (ILOCOS SUR)

This bill proposes to create a new barangay named Barangay Kinapian by separating several sitios from Barangay Suyo Proper in the Municipality of Suyo, Ilocos Sur.

Filed Sep 4, 2025
SBN-1349bill · in_committee

BARANGAY BUTAC (ILOCOS SUR)

This bill seeks to create a new barangay named Barangay Butac by separating certain sitios from Barangay Man-atong in Suyo, Ilocos Sur, to improve local governance and service delivery.

Filed Sep 4, 2025
SBN-1140bill · in_committee

RESILIENT HOUSING AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS ACT

The Resilient Housing and Human Settlements Act aims to create a national framework for resilient housing and human settlements in the Philippines, addressing the impacts of natural disasters and climate change on communities.

Filed Aug 7, 2025
SBN-1026bill · in_committee

SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES ACT

The Sustainable Cities and Communities Act aims to develop sustainable urban areas in the Philippines by aligning local government plans with national goals for urban development, focusing on inclusivity, resilience, and sustainability.

Filed Aug 6, 2025
SBN-993bill · in_committee

LOCAL GOVERNANCE MERITOCRACY ACT

The Local Governance Meritocracy Act aims to consolidate performance measurement tools and reward systems for local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines. It seeks to amend the Seal of Good Local Governance Act of 2019 to include additional criteria for assessing LGUs and to enhance funding for its operations.

Filed Aug 6, 2025
SBN-718bill · in_committee

RURAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ACT

The Rural Employment Assistance Program Act aims to create a program that provides temporary employment to individuals from poor rural households, allowing them to earn at least 75% of the prevailing regional minimum wage for unskilled labor.

Filed Jul 21, 2025
SBN-468bill · in_committee

POVERTY REDUCTION THROUGH SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (PRESENT) ACT

The Poverty Reduction Through Social Entrepreneurship (PRESENT) Act aims to institutionalize a program that promotes social enterprises, particularly those involving the poor as primary stakeholders, to reduce poverty in the Philippines.

Filed Jul 14, 2025
SBN-566bill · in_committee

MAGNA CARTA OF WORKERS IN THE INFORMAL ECONOMY (MACWIE)

The Magna Carta of Workers in the Informal Economy (MACWIE) aims to provide rights and protections for workers in the informal economy, including access to social protection, fair wages, and secure working conditions. It establishes mechanisms for the recognition and transition of informal workers to the formal economy.

Filed Jul 14, 2025
SBN-571bill · in_committee

WATER SERVICE COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT ACT

The Water Service Cooperatives Development Act aims to strengthen water service cooperatives by establishing a Local Water Service Cooperatives Development Fund and providing support programs for their growth and development.

Filed Jul 14, 2025
SBN-405bill · in_committee

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT FUND ACT OF 2025

The Local Government Development Fund Act of 2025 establishes a fund sourced from 1% of total Value Added Tax (VAT) collections to finance local development projects, programs, and activities by local government units (LGUs).

Filed Jul 10, 2025
SBN-80bill · in_committee

NATIONAL FAMILY COMMISSION OF THE PHILIPPINES ACT

The bill proposes the creation of the National Family Commission of the Philippines, which will focus on formulating policies and programs to strengthen and protect Filipino families.

Filed Jul 3, 2025
SBN-65bill · in_committee

BARANGAY AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACT

This bill aims to create the Barangay Affairs and Development Commission, define its powers and functions, establish the Barangay Development Fund, and appropriate necessary funds for these initiatives.

Filed Jul 3, 2025