Social justice
FREE PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS ACT
Senate Bill No. 2035, known as the Free Professional Examinations Act, aims to exempt qualified indigent Filipinos from paying professional examination fees for their first attempt, thereby promoting social justice and equitable access to professional opportunities.
BARRIER-FREE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM ACT
The Barrier-Free and Inclusive Tourism Act mandates accessibility and inclusivity in all tourism sites for persons with disabilities and senior citizens, ensuring they have safe and dignified access to tourism facilities and services.
CIVIL REGISTRY CORRECTION ACCESSIBILITY AND MODERNIZATION (CREAM) ACT
The Civil Registry Correction Accessibility and Modernization (CREAM) Act aims to modernize the civil registry correction process by establishing a digital notice system, replacing the costly newspaper publication requirement with a more accessible digital posting system.
P200 DAILY MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE ACT OF 2026
This bill proposes a ₱200 daily minimum wage increase for all private sector employees and workers, aiming to improve their living conditions and ensure a living wage.
POVERTY REDUCTION THROUGH SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (PRESENT) ACT
The bill establishes the Poverty Reduction Through Social Entrepreneurship (PRESENT) Program to support social enterprises in alleviating poverty in the Philippines. It aims to provide financial and technical assistance, create a Social Enterprise Development Fund, and promote inclusive economic growth through social enterprises.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO MEMBERS OF INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES AND PREFERENCE
This bill aims to ensure equal employment opportunities for members of indigenous cultural communities by reserving a percentage of government positions and requiring private enterprises to hire a certain number of indigenous workers if they receive significant government financial assistance.
COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT
The Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act aims to prohibit discrimination based on various protected attributes, including race, gender, and religion, and establishes penalties for violations.
CIVIL PARTNERSHIP ACT
The Civil Partnership Act seeks to establish legal recognition for civil partnerships between same-sex couples, granting them rights and obligations similar to those of married couples, while ensuring respect for religious beliefs.
REVISED COOPERATIVE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
This bill aims to provide a revised framework for the Cooperative Code of the Philippines, addressing issues faced by cooperatives and promoting their growth and development.
COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT
The Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act aims to prohibit discrimination based on various protected attributes, including race, religion, gender identity, and more. It establishes penalties for discriminatory acts and promotes equality and human dignity in the Philippines.
HUSTISYA PARA SA LAHAT ACT
The Hustisya Para sa Lahat Act aims to expand free legal assistance to all indigent Filipinos by defining indigency and establishing mechanisms for implementation, thereby ensuring equal access to legal services.
COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT
Senate Bill No. 540, known as the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act, aims to prohibit discrimination based on various grounds including age, sex, civil status, color, economic status, ethnicity, medical condition, physical disability, political opinion or affiliation, race, or religious belief. It establishes penalties for discriminatory practices and mandates the creation of programs to promote non-discrimination and diversity.
REVISED COOPERATIVE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
This bill aims to provide a revised framework for the regulation and operation of cooperatives in the Philippines, enhancing their role in economic development and social justice.
ABOGADO PARA SA BAYAN ACT
The Abogado Para sa Bayan Act establishes a Legal Scholarship and Return Service Program to provide legal education scholarships to qualified students in exchange for a two-year return service in the Public Attorney's Office or other legal service agencies.
P200 DAILY MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE ACT OF 2025
This bill proposes a ₱200 daily minimum wage increase for all private sector employees and workers, regardless of employment status, to address income inadequacy and improve living conditions.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 7279 (URBAN DEVELOPMENT HOUSING ACT)
This bill amends the Urban Development Housing Act to exempt underprivileged and homeless individuals from paying a supersedeas bond when appealing eviction cases, allowing them to stay in their homes while seeking legal remedies.
RIGHTS OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS ACT
The Rights of Internally Displaced Persons Act aims to protect the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Philippines, establishing a legal framework for their assistance and rehabilitation during and after displacement due to armed conflict, natural disasters, and other hazards.