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Legal Assistance Fund
Measures (2)
SBN-334bill · in_committee
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.
SBN-45bill · in_committee
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.