Low-Income Families
SYSTEM LOSS LIMITATION ACT
The System Loss Limitation Act aims to lower the cap on the recoverable rate of system losses that electric utilities can charge consumers. It proposes a uniform cap of 1% for both private electric utilities and rural electric cooperatives, while prohibiting the passing on of non-technical losses to consumers.
KURYENTE RELIEF ACT OF 2026
The Kuryente Relief Act of 2026 proposes to exempt residential households consuming 150 kilowatt hours (kWh) or less per month from the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on their electricity bills, aiming to provide financial relief to low- to lower-middle-income households.
4PH ACT
The bill aims to institutionalize the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, ensuring consistent funding and support for affordable housing initiatives in the Philippines.
PRIVATE EDUCATION VOUCHER EXPANSION (PEVE) ACT
The Private Education Voucher Expansion (PEVE) Act aims to establish a Private Basic Education Voucher Program, create the Bureau of Private Education, and provide financial assistance to students in private basic education institutions. It repeals certain sections of the Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education Act to modernize and consolidate support mechanisms for private education.
MATERNAL AND INFANT CARE ACT
The Maternal and Infant Care Act aims to establish a home visiting program to provide maternal and infant care services to eligible pregnant women and families with infants from low-income backgrounds.
INCENTIVES FOR RENTAL RESIDENTIAL HOUSING BY THE PRIVATE SECTOR ACT
The bill aims to provide incentives for the private sector to develop rental residential housing that is affordable for low and middle-income families. It proposes tax exemptions and credits to encourage investment in affordable housing.
RENTAL HOUSING SUBSIDY PROGRAM ACT OF 2025
The Rental Housing Subsidy Program Act of 2025 aims to establish a program that provides financial assistance to low-income families and informal settlers to help them access rental housing in the private market, especially after disasters.
NO COLLECTION POLICY IN ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
This bill mandates all public elementary and secondary schools in the Philippines to implement a no collection policy, prohibiting any fees or contributions from students during enrollment and throughout the school year.
MATERNITY KIT FOR PREGNANT FILIPINO WOMEN ACT OF 2025
The Maternity Kit for Pregnant Filipino Women Act of 2025 mandates the provision of maternity packages to low-income pregnant women, aiming to improve prenatal care and reduce child mortality.