Department of Foreign Affairs
ACQUISITION OF FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP BY THE CHILDREN OF FORMER NATURAL-BORN FILIPINO CITIZENS
This bill aims to expand the process for acquiring Filipino citizenship for children of former natural-born Filipino citizens who lost their citizenship before the child's birth. It seeks to simplify the citizenship process and strengthen the recognition of citizenship by descent.
PROTEKTADONG OFW ACT
The Protektadong OFW Act aims to provide free insurance for applicants of Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs) to enhance their protection and encourage compliance with documentation requirements.
PHILIPPINES-ISRAEL FRIENDSHIP DAY
This bill declares August 9 of every year as the Philippines-Israel Friendship Day to commemorate the diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Israel and to promote cultural understanding.
PHILIPPINES - RUSSIA FRIENDSHIP DAY
This bill declares June 2nd of every year as a special day to commemorate the Philippines-Russia Friendship Day, recognizing the diplomatic relations established on June 2, 1976.
NATIONAL WEST PHILIPPINE SEA VICTORY DAY
This bill declares July 12 as the National West Philippine Sea Victory Day to commemorate the Philippines' victory before the Permanent Court of Arbitration regarding its maritime rights.
PRESIDENT RODRIGO R. DUTERTE ACT
This bill, known as the "President Rodrigo R. Duterte Act," aims to prohibit the extraordinary rendition of individuals to foreign jurisdictions without due process. It establishes clear definitions and penalties for violations, and seeks to protect the sovereignty of the Philippines regarding the treatment of individuals within its territory.
EXPANDING THE USE OF THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND (AMENDING R.A. NO. 8042)
This bill aims to expand the use of the Legal Assistance Fund for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) by allowing it to cover all legal proceedings from initiation to judgment, and by enabling the head of mission of the Philippine Embassy to expedite access to these funds.
DIGITAL NOMAD VISA ACT
The Digital Nomad Visa Act aims to create a new visa category for digital nomads, allowing them to work remotely in the Philippines for up to 24 months. It establishes conditions for visa eligibility and outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Foreign Affairs in managing the visa process.
MIGRANT WORKERS AND OVERSEAS FILIPINOS ACT (EXPANDING THE USE OF THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND)
This bill aims to expand the use of the Legal Assistance Fund for migrant workers and overseas Filipinos in distress, ensuring immediate access to legal services from the start of legal proceedings until the final judgment.