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HOUSE COMMITTEES


POVERTY ALLEVIATION

 

JURISDICTION: All matters directly and principally relating to policies and programs to address the poverty situation in the country and other actions to alleviate the plight of the poor and promote their right to equal access to opportunities for a better quality of life.

CHAIRPERSON :

Hon. Romero, Michael L. Ph.D.
Romero, Michael L. Ph.D.

Party List - 1-PACMAN

 

 

ROSTER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Chairperson
1. Romero, Michael L. Ph.D. (2022-08-30)
Vice Chairperson
2. Verzosa, Samuel Jr. S. (2022-07-27)
3. Abunda, Maria Fe R. (2022-08-01)
4. Zubiri, Jose Maria Jr. R. (2022-08-03)
5. Mercado, Luz V. (2022-07-27)
6. Paglas, Mohamad P. (2022-07-27)
7. Almonte, Jason P. (2022-07-27)
8. Olaso, Khymer Adan T. (2022-08-03)
9. Bondoc, Anna York P. (2022-09-12)
Member for the Majority
10. Saulog, Irene Gay F. (2022-07-27)
11. Acop, Romeo M. (2022-07-27)
12. Galeos, Edsel A. (2022-07-27)
13. Garcia, Dante S. (2022-07-27)
14. Mastura, Bai Dimple I. (2022-07-27)
15. Arbison, Munir Jr. N. (2022-08-03)
16. Dimaporo, Sittie Aminah Q. (2022-08-03)
17. Robes, Florida "Rida" P. (2022-08-10)
18. Vergara, Rosanna "Ria" V. (2022-08-10)
19. Bulut-Begtang, Eleanor C. (2022-08-22)
20. Chua, Joel R. (2022-08-30)
21. Tan-Tambut, Shernee A. (2022-11-09)
22. Pimentel, Johnny Ty (2022-11-09)
23. Villanueva, Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. (2022-11-09)
24. Rillo, Marvin D. (2022-11-09)
25. Maniquiz, Doris E. (2022-11-09)
Member for the Minority
26. Abalos, JC (2022-08-03)
27. Paduano, Joseph Stephen "Caraps" S. (2022-08-03)
28. Brosas, Arlene D. (2022-08-03)

 

PRIMARY REFFERED HOUSE BILLS 58

HB00131
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-06-30

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT GRANTING A FIFTY PERCENT (50%) DISCOUNT FROM FUNERAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT FAMILIES AND FREE FUNERAL SERVICES TO EXTREMELY POOR FAMILIES NATIONWIDE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. DUTERTE, PAOLO Z.2. YAP, ERIC GO3. YAP, EDVIC G.4. SORIANO, JEFFREY

Date Read: 2022-07-26

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-05-22

HB00367
 [Text As Filed] Journal #21
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-06-30

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING DISCOUNT FOR INDIGENT JOB APPLICANTS THE PAYMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR CERTAIN CERTIFICATES AND CLEARANCES ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Principal Author/s: 1. MAGSINO, MARISSA "Del Mar" P.

Date Read: 2022-07-26

Bill Status: Substituted by HB08008

Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2023-05-22, transmitted to the Senate on 2023-05-24 and received by the Senate on 2023-05-24

HB00443
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-06-30

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT APPROACH AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROTECTION, ESTABLISHING FOR THE PURPOSE THE CDD KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCE INSTITUTE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. DALOG, MAXIMO JR. Y.

Date Read: 2022-07-26

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-08-05

HB00500
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-06-30

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT APPROACH AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROTECTION, ESTABLISHING FOR THE PURPOSE THE CDD KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCE INSTITUTE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. YAP, EDVIC G.2. YAP, ERIC GO3. DUTERTE, PAOLO Z.4. SORIANO, JEFFREY

Date Read: 2022-07-26

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-08-05

HB00856
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-07-01

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT CREATING A MANDATORY CASH TRANSFER PROGRAM FOR THE TWELVE (12) MILLION EXTREMELY POVERTY-STRICKEN FILIPINOS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. ROMERO, MICHAEL L. Ph.D.

Date Read: 2022-07-27

Bill Status: Referred to Stakeholders on 2022-09-07

HB00867
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-07-01

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT CREATING A MONTHLY RICE SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR THE TWELVE (12) MILLION EXTREMELY POVERTY-STRICKEN FILIPINOS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. ROMERO, MICHAEL L. Ph.D.

Date Read: 2022-07-27

Bill Status: Referred to Stakeholders on 2022-09-07

HB01115
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-07-04

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT CREATING AN AGRICULTURAL PENSION FUND FOR ENHANCED SOCIAL PROTECTION TO POOR AGRICULTURAL WORKERS

Principal Author/s: 1. TALLADO, JOSEFINA B.

Date Read: 2022-07-27

Bill Status: Referred to Stakeholders on 2022-09-07

HB01173
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-07-05

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FILIPINO RICE FARMERS, ESTABLISHING FOR THE PURPOSE THE PANTAWID MAGSASAKANG PILIPINO PROGRAM, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. REVILLA, BRYAN B.

Date Read: 2022-08-01

Bill Status: Referred to Stakeholders on 2022-09-07

HB01910
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-07-13

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT APPROACH AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROTECTION, ESTABLISHING FOR THE PURPOSE THE CDD KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCE INSTITUTE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. BOLILIA, LIANDA B.

Date Read: 2022-08-02

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-08-05

HB01984
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-07-14

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FILIPINO RICE FARMERS, ESTABLISHING FOR THE PURPOSE THE PANTAWID MAGSASAKANG PILIPINO PROGRAM, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. MERCADO-REVILLA, LANI

Date Read: 2022-08-02

Bill Status: Referred to Stakeholders on 2022-09-07

HB02022
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-07-18

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING CASH AID TO ALL FILIPINOS

Principal Author/s: 1. SAULOG, IRENE GAY F.

Date Read: 2022-08-02

Bill Status: Referred to Stakeholders on 2022-09-07

HB02181
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-07-20

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FILIPINO RICE FARMERS, ESTABLISHING FOR THE PURPOSE THE PANTAWID MAGSASAKANG PILIPINO PROGRAM, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. RECTO, RALPH G.

Date Read: 2022-08-02

Bill Status: Referred to Stakeholders on 2022-09-07

HB02422
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-07-27

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIVELIHOOD FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11310, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS)”

Principal Author/s: 1. LEE, WILBERT T.

Date Read: 2022-08-03

Bill Status: Substituted by HB08497

Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2023-08-22, transmitted to the Senate on 2023-08-23 and received by the Senate on 2023-08-23

HB02514
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-07-27

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING A FREE MEDICINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE POOR, ESTABLISHING ACCESS SITES IN ALL CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES OF THE COUNTRY, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. VARGAS, PATRICK MICHAEL D.

Date Read: 2022-08-03

Bill Status: Referred to Stakeholders on 2023-06-13

HB02533
 [Text As Filed] Journal #21
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-07-27

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT GIVING DISCOUNT OR WAIVED FEES AND CHARGES IN THE ISSUANCE OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS TO QUALIFIED INDIGENT JOB APPLICANTS AND GRANTING THEM ONE-TIME MONETARY AID

Principal Author/s: 1. MERCADO-REVILLA, LANI2. REVILLA, BRYAN B.3. REVILLA, RAMON JOLO III B.

Date Read: 2022-08-03

Bill Status: Substituted by HB08008

Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2023-05-22, transmitted to the Senate on 2023-05-24 and received by the Senate on 2023-05-24

HB03008
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-08-02

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT APPROACH AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROTECTION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. RODRIGUEZ, RUFUS B.

Date Read: 2022-08-08

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-08-05

HB03048
 [Text As Filed] Journal #21
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-08-03

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING PRE-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENTS BY IMPLEMENTING A SCHEME FOR CHARGING AND GRANTING DISCOUNT ON FEES IN SECURING PRE-EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATIONS AND CLEARANCES FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Principal Author/s: 1. DUTERTE, PAOLO Z.2. YAP, ERIC GO3. YAP, EDVIC G.4. SORIANO, JEFFREY

Date Read: 2022-08-08

Bill Status: Substituted by HB08008

Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2023-05-22, transmitted to the Senate on 2023-05-24 and received by the Senate on 2023-05-24

HB03158
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-08-03

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION, LIVELIHOOD, AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO QUALIFIED UNDERPRIVILEGED AND UNEMPLOYED AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

Principal Author/s: 1. LACSON-NOEL, JOSEPHINE VERONIQUE "Jaye" R.2. NOEL, FLORENCIO GABRIEL "Bem" G.

Date Read: 2022-08-09

Bill Status: Referred to Stakeholders on 2022-09-07

HB03458
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-08-10

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT APPROACH AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROTECTION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. FORTES, WOWO

Date Read: 2022-08-15

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-08-05

HB03533
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-08-11

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING POOR JOB APPLICANTS A 20% DISCOUNT IN THE PAYMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR CERTAIN CERTIFICATES AND CLEARANCES ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Principal Author/s: 1. MALAPITAN, OSCAR G.

Date Read: 2022-08-16

Bill Status: Substituted by HB08008

Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2023-05-22, transmitted to the Senate on 2023-05-24 and received by the Senate on 2023-05-24

HB03604
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-08-15

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING POOR JOB APPLICANTS A TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT IN THE PAYMENT FEES AND CHARGES FOR CERTIFICATES, CLEARANCES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. TULFO, RALPH WENDEL P.2. TULFO, JOCELYN P.

Date Read: 2022-08-17

Bill Status: Substituted by HB08008

Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2023-05-22, transmitted to the Senate on 2023-05-24 and received by the Senate on 2023-05-24

HB03678
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-08-16

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT MANDATING ALL FUNERAL PARLORS, FUNERAL HOMES AND SERVICES IN THE COUNTRY TO INCLUDE AN INDIGENT FUNERAL PACKAGE FOR POOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Principal Author/s: 1. REVILLA, RAMON JOLO III B.2. MERCADO-REVILLA, LANI3. REVILLA, BRYAN B.4. MARCOS, FERDINAND ALEXANDER A.5. LIBANAN, MARCELINO C.6. ASISTIO, DEAN7. ENCISO, NICHOLAS VIII C.8. TULFO, RALPH WENDEL P.

Date Read: 2022-08-22

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-05-22

HB03735
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-08-17

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL INDIGENT FILIPINOS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE CHAPTER 5, TITLE III, BOOK IV OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987" AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. VILLARICA, LINABELLE RUTH R.

Date Read: 2022-08-22

Bill Status: Referred to Stakeholders on 2022-09-07

HB04366
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-09-02

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIVELIHOOD IN 4PS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11310, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS)"

Principal Author/s: 1. TAMBUNTING, GUS S.

Date Read: 2022-09-06

Bill Status: Substituted by HB08497

Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2023-08-22, transmitted to the Senate on 2023-08-23 and received by the Senate on 2023-08-23

HB04372
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-09-02

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OF THE MINIMUM AMOUNTS OF THE COMPONENTS OF PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS) GRANTS

Principal Author/s: 1. DELOS SANTOS, ALFRED C.

Date Read: 2022-09-06

Bill Status: Referred to the Technical Working Group (TWG) on 2023-05-30

HB04573
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-09-08

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING SUBSIDIES AND OTHER INCENTIVES FOR INDIGENT PUBLIC UTILITY DRIVERS IN THE PAYMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR CERTAIN CERTIFICATES AND CLEARANCES REQUIRED BY THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) IN APPLYING FOR A PROFESSIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE

Principal Author/s: 1. TAMBUNTING, GUS S.

Date Read: 2022-09-13

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on POVERTY ALLEVIATION since 2022-09-13

HB04762
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-09-13

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT GRANTING A TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT TO INDIGENT JOB APPLICANTS IN THE PAYMENTS OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR GOVERNMENT-ISSUED CERTIFICATES AND CLEARANCES

Principal Author/s: 1. DIONISIO, ERNESTO JR. M.

Date Read: 2022-09-19

Bill Status: Substituted by HB08008

Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2023-05-22, transmitted to the Senate on 2023-05-24 and received by the Senate on 2023-05-24

HB04828
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-09-14

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING POOR JOB APPLICANTS A 20% DISCOUNT IN THE PAYMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR CERTAIN CERTIFICATES AND CLEARANCES ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Principal Author/s: 1. VERZOSA, SAMUEL JR. S.

Date Read: 2022-09-19

Bill Status: Substituted by HB08008

Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2023-05-22, transmitted to the Senate on 2023-05-24 and received by the Senate on 2023-05-24

HB04973
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-09-19

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT APPROACH AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROTECTION, MANDATING ALL NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING THEIR ATTACHED AGENCIES, OFFICES, AND BUREAUS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT INSTRUMENTALITIES TO IMPLEMENT THEIR COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND PROJECTS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. DELOS SANTOS, ALFRED C.

Date Read: 2022-09-21

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-08-05

HB05184
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-09-27

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING BURIAL ASSISTANCE FOR UNCLAIMED REMAINS AND FOR INDIGENT DECEDENTS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. DIONISIO, ERNESTO JR. M.

Date Read: 2022-09-28

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-05-22

HB05410
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-10-05

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT APPROACH AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROTECTION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. ROMUALDO, JURDIN JESUS M.

Date Read: 2022-11-07

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-08-05

HB05547
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-10-13

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR MODERNIZATION FUNDINGFOR THE NATIONAL ANTI-POVERTY COMMISSION (NAPC), INCREASING AND REORGANIZING ITS ADMINISTRATION, TO STRENGTHEN AND INVIGORATE THE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND THE BASIC SECTORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. ROMERO, MICHAEL L. Ph.D.

Date Read: 2022-11-07

Bill Status: Referred to Stakeholders on 2022-11-10

HB05553
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-10-13

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING POOR JOB APPLICANTS A 20% DISCOUNT IN THE PAYMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR CERTAIN CERTIFICATES AND CLEARANCES ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Principal Author/s: 1. MENDOZA, RAYMOND DEMOCRITO C.

Date Read: 2022-11-07

Bill Status: Substituted by HB08008

Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2023-05-22, transmitted to the Senate on 2023-05-24 and received by the Senate on 2023-05-24

HB05562
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-10-14

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT GRANTING FREE FUNERAL SERVICES TO EXTREMELY POOR FAMILIES AND FIFTY PERCENT (50%) DISCOUNT FROM FUNERAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT FAMILIES NATIONWIDE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. VERZOSA, SAMUEL JR. S.

Date Read: 2022-11-07

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-05-22

HB05578
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-10-17

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR MODERNIZATION FUNDINGFOR THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION FOR THE URBAN POOR (PCUP), INCREASING AND REORGANIZING ITS ADMINISTRATION, TO EFFECTIVELY COORDINATE, FORMULATE AND EVALUATE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS CONCERNING THE URBAN POOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. ROMERO, MICHAEL L. Ph.D.

Date Read: 2022-11-07

Bill Status: Referred to Stakeholders on 2022-11-10

HB05753
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-10-28

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT GRANTING A FIFTY PERCENT (50%) DISCOUNT FROM FUNERAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT FAMILIES AND FREE FUNERAL SERVICES TO EXTREMELY POOR FAMILIES NATIONWIDE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. CASTRO, FRANCE L.2. BROSAS, ARLENE D.3. MANUEL, RAOUL DANNIEL A.

Date Read: 2022-11-08

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-05-22

HB05792
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-11-07

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING INDIGENT JOB APPLICANTS, A TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT IN THE PAYMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR CERTAIN CERTIFICATES AND CLEARANCES ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Principal Author/s: 1. TAMBUNTING, GUS S.

Date Read: 2022-11-09

Bill Status: Substituted by HB08008

Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2023-05-22, transmitted to the Senate on 2023-05-24 and received by the Senate on 2023-05-24

HB06104
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-11-14

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT APPROACH AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROTECTION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. VARGAS, PATRICK MICHAEL D.

Date Read: 2022-11-16

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-08-05

HB06602
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-12-12

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT GRANTING A FIFTY PERCENT (50%) DISCOUNT FROM FUNERAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT FAMILIES AND FREE FUNERAL SERVICES TO EXTREMELY POOR FAMILIES NATIONWIDE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. VARGAS, PATRICK MICHAEL D.

Date Read: 2022-12-14

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-05-22

HB06759
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-01-11

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR POOR LITIGANTS

Principal Author/s: 1. RODRIGUEZ, RUFUS B.

Date Read: 2023-01-23

Bill Status: Referred to Stakeholders on 2023-05-25

HB06813
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-01-23

Full Title, As Filed: “AN ACT STRENGTHENING BENEFICIARY IDENTIFICATION AND TARGETING MECHANISMS, INCLUSION OF A FOOD AND NUTRITION GRANT AND AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11310, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS)”

Principal Author/s: 1. DAZA, PAUL RUIZ

Date Read: 2023-01-25

Bill Status: Referred to the Technical Working Group (TWG) on 2023-05-30

HB06904
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-01-25

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT APPROACH AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROTECTION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. ORTEGA, FRANCISCO PAULO V.P.

Date Read: 2023-01-30

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-08-05

HB07184
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-02-15

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT GRANTING FREE FUNERAL SERVICES TO POOR FAMILIES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. SUAN, LORDAN G.

Date Read: 2023-02-20

Bill Status: Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2023-05-22

HB07410
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-03-02

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT MANDATING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE THE PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO (4PS) REGIONAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE, PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS OFFICE, AND CITY/MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICE, IN RELATION TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11310, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS) ACT, TO CREATE PLANTILLA POSITIONS THEREIN WITH ENTITLEMENT TO SECURITY OF TENURE AND OTHER BENEFITS, AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. LIBANAN, MARCELINO C.

Date Read: 2023-03-06

Bill Status: Referred to the Technical Working Group (TWG) on 2023-05-30

HB08008
  [Committee Report] [Third Reading Copy]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-05-09

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING INDIGENT JOB SEEKERS, DISCOUNTED OR WAIVED FEES AND CHARGES IN THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN PRE-EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Principal Author/s: 1. ROMERO, MICHAEL L. Ph.D.2. MALAPITAN, OSCAR G.3. BONDOC, ANNA YORK P.4. MAGSINO, MARISSA "Del Mar" P.5. MERCADO-REVILLA, LANI6. DUTERTE, PAOLO Z.7. TULFO, RALPH WENDEL P.8. DIONISIO, ERNESTO JR. M.9. VERZOSA, SAMUEL JR. S.10. MENDOZA, RAYMOND DEMOCRITO C.11. TAMBUNTING, GUS S.12. REVILLA, BRYAN B.13. REVILLA, RAMON JOLO III B.14. YAP, ERIC GO15. YAP, EDVIC G.16. TULFO, JOCELYN P.17. ABALOS, JONATHAN CLEMENT II M.18. GOMEZ, RICHARD I.19. HERNANDEZ, CHARISSE ANNE C.20. BOLILIA, LIANDA B.21. ABUNDA, MARIA FE R.22. ZUBIRI, JOSE MA. Jr. R.23. MERCADO, LUZ24. SAULOG, IRENE GAY F.25. GALEOS, EDSEL A.26. GARCIA, DANTE S.27. MASTURA, BAI DIMPLE I.28. DIMAPORO, SITTIE AMINAH Q.29. VERGARA, ROSANNA "Ria" V.30. BULUT-BEGTANG, ELEANOR C.31. PADUANO, JOSEPH STEPHEN "Caraps" S.32. BROSAS, ARLENE D.33. LEE, WILBERT T.34. SUAN, LORDAN G.35. LIBANAN, MARCELINO C.

Date Read: 2023-05-10

Date Approved on Second Reading: 2023-05-16

Date Approved on Third Reading: 2023-05-22

Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2023-05-22, transmitted to the Senate on 2023-05-24 and received by the Senate on 2023-05-24

HB08040
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-05-10

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT EXPANDING THE PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4Ps), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11310, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4Ps),” AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. PUMAREN, FRANZ S.

Date Read: 2023-05-15

Bill Status: Committee Report filed on 2023-05-31

HB08497
  [Committee Report] [Third Reading Copy]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-05-31

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROMOTING INCLUSIVE EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AMONG 4Ps ADULT BENEFICIARIES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11310, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4Ps)”

Principal Author/s: 1. LEE, WILBERT T.2. TAMBUNTING, GUS S.3. BULUT-BEGTANG, ELEANOR C.4. VILLARICA, LINABELLE RUTH R.5. ROMERO, MICHAEL L. Ph.D.6. MERCADO, LUZ7. VERZOSA, SAMUEL JR. S.8. ZUBIRI, JOSE MA. Jr. R.9. BONDOC, ANNA YORK P.10. SAULOG, IRENE GAY F.11. GALEOS, EDSEL A.12. GARCIA, DANTE S.13. ARBISON, MUNIR JR. N.14. DIMAPORO, SITTIE AMINAH Q.15. VERGARA, ROSANNA "Ria" V.16. ABALOS, JONATHAN CLEMENT II M.17. PADUANO, JOSEPH STEPHEN "Caraps" S.18. BROSAS, ARLENE D.19. MENDOZA, RAYMOND DEMOCRITO C.20. BOLILIA, LIANDA B.21. MAGSINO, MARISSA "Del Mar" P.22. YAP, EDVIC G.23. MERCADO-REVILLA, LANI24. PAGLAS, MOHAMAD P.25. MASTURA, BAI DIMPLE I.26. CO, ELIZALDY S.27. QUIMBO, STELLA LUZ A.28. PUMAREN, FRANZ S.29. PALMA, WILTER Y.30. ALBANO, ANTONIO "Tonypet" T.31. VIOLAGO, JOSEPH GILBERT F.32. NAVA, MA. LUCILLE L., M.D.33. BAUTISTA-LIM, CLAUDINE DIANA D.34. ZAMORA, MARIA CARMEN S.35. ABANTE, BIENVENIDO M.36. ESPINA, GERARDO "Gerryboy" Jr. J.37. BAUTISTA, CLAUDE P.38. SINGSON, RONALD V.39. CAMPOS, LUIS JR. N.40. CALDERON, PETER JOHN D.41. DEL MAR, RACHEL MARGUERITE B.42. VARGAS-ALFONSO, BABY ALINE43. LARA, JOSEPH "Jojo" L.44. GONZAGA, RUWEL PETER45. CAJAYON-UY, MARY MITZI L.46. CARI, CARL NICOLAS C.47. CABREDO, FERNANDO T.48. AQUINO, JOSE "Joboy" II S.49. CUA, MIDY N.50. ALONTE, MARLYN "Len" B.51. DY, FAUSTINO "Inno" V A52. MATUGAS, FRANCISCO JOSE "Bingo" II F. CPA, CESO, LLB53. BONGALON, RAUL ANGELO "Jil" D.54. ALVAREZ, JOSE C.55. ARENAS, MARIA RACHEL J.56. LOYOLA, ROY M.57. HARESCO, TEODORICO JR.58. CELESTE, ARTHUR F.59. ALVAREZ, MERCEDES K.60. FUENTEBELLA, ARNIE B.61. UMALI, ALFONSO JR. V.62. YAP, ERIC GO63. GARCIA, MARIA ANGELA S.64. GARDIOLA, EDWIN L.65. BASCUG, ALFELITO "Alfel M."66. TAN, JOSEPH S.67. SALI, DIMSZAR M.68. CRUZ, RICARDO JR. S.69. CRUZ, AMBROSIO JR. C.70. EUDELA, ANTONIETA R.71. PLEYTO, SALVADOR A.72. MATIBAG, MA. RENE ANN LOURDES G.73. CHATTO, EDGAR M.74. FORTES, WOWO75. MACEDA, EDWARD VERA PEREZ76. FRESNEDI, JAIME R.77. LAZATIN, CARMELO "Jon" II B.78. REVILLA, RAMON JOLO III B.79. ALMARIO, CHEENO MIGUEL D.80. ASISTIO, DEAN81. TALLADO, JOSEFINA B.82. GO, MARK O.83. CO-PILAR, Ma. VICTORIA84. YAP, CHRISTOPHERSON "Coco" M.85. HERNANDEZ, CHARISSE ANNE C.86. RODRIGUEZ, EULOGIO R.87. DAGOOC, SERGIO C.88. GUTIERREZ, RAMON RODRIGO L.89. BOSITA, BONIFACIO L.90. ACHARON, LORETO B.91. ALVAREZ, PANTALEON D.92. AMATONG, ADRIAN MICHAEL A.93. BIRON, FERJENEL G.94. CAGAS, JOHN TRACY F.95. FERRER, JULIET MARIE DE LEON96. GORRICETA, MICHAEL B.97. HAGEDORN, EDWARD S.98. MALAPITAN, OSCAR G.99. SALO, RON P.100. VILLAFUERTE, LUIS RAYMUND "Lray" Jr. F.101. DAZA, PAUL RUIZ

Date Read: 2023-07-25

Date Approved on Second Reading: 2023-08-14

Date Approved on Third Reading: 2023-08-22

Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2023-08-22, transmitted to the Senate on 2023-08-23 and received by the Senate on 2023-08-23

HB08501
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-05-31

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT GRANTING A FIFTY PERCENT (50%) DISCOUNT FROM FUNERAL SERVICES TO POOR AND INDIGENT FAMILIES AND FREE FUNERAL SERVICES TO EXTREMELY POOR FAMILIES NATIONWIDE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. HARESCO, TEODORICO JR.

Date Read: 2023-07-25

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on POVERTY ALLEVIATION since 2023-07-25

HB08566
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-07-03

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ABACA FARMERS AND PROVIDING OTHER FORMS OF RELIEF, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. TEVES, JOSE "Bong" Jr. J.

Date Read: 2023-07-26

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on POVERTY ALLEVIATION since 2023-07-26

HB09376
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-10-02

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT (CDD) APPROACH AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROTECTION, ESTABLISHING FOR THE PURPOSE THE CDD KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCE INSTITUTE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. TULFO, RALPH WENDEL P.2. TULFO, JOCELYN P.3. TULFO, ERWIN T.

Date Read: 0000-00-00

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on POVERTY ALLEVIATION since 2023-11-07

HB09465
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-11-07

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT GRANTING FREE FUNERAL SERVICES TO EXTREMELY POOR FAMILIES AND FIFTY (50%) DISCOUNT FROM FUNERAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT FAMILIES NATIONWIDE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. TULFO, RALPH WENDEL P.2. TULFO, JOCELYN P.3. TULFO, ERWIN T.

Date Read: 0000-00-00

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on POVERTY ALLEVIATION since 2023-11-13

HR00089
 [Text As Filed]
 

Date Filed: 2022-07-27

Full Title, As Filed: RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT (DSWD) TO PRIORITIZE FARMERS AND FISHERFOLK AS ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES IN THE DEPARTMENT’S MOVE TO ACCOMMODATE NEW RECIPIENTS OF THE PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS), IN LINE WITH THE GRADUATION OF 1.3 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS FROM THE PROGRAM

Principal Author/s: 1. LEE, WILBERT T.

Date Read: 2022-08-03

Bill Status: Scheduled for Meeting/Hearing on 2023-08-16

HR00184
 [Text As Filed]
 

Date Filed: 2022-08-04

Full Title, As Filed: A RESOLUTION URGING THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS), THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT AS ITS LEAD AGENCY, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CONDITIONAL CASH GRANTS TO 4PS BENEFICIARIES IN LIGHT OF THE CURRENT GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISES BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE RAPID AND SUSTAINED INCREASE IN OIL PRICES AND BASIC COMMODITIES, INFLATION AS WELL AS THE CONTINUING IMPACTS OF THE PANDEMIC.

Principal Author/s: 1. LIBANAN, MARCELINO C.2. ABALOS, JONATHAN CLEMENT II M.

Date Read: 2022-08-08

Bill Status: Referred to the Technical Working Group (TWG) on 2023-05-30

HR00194
 [Text As Filed]
 

Date Filed: 2022-08-08

Full Title, As Filed: A RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT TO UPDATE THE LIST OF HOUSEHOLD-BENEFICIARIES OF THE PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM

Principal Author/s: 1. HARESCO, TEODORICO JR.

Date Read: 2022-08-10

Bill Status: Scheduled for Meeting/Hearing on 2023-08-16

HR00200
 [Text As Filed] Journal #13
 

Date Filed: 2022-08-09

Full Title, As Filed: RESOLUTION URGING THE COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SERVICES AND COMMITTEE ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE DELISTING OF AROUND 1.3 MILLION BENEFICIARIES OF PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO (4PS) BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT (DSWD)

Principal Author/s: 1. BROSAS, ARLENE D.2. CASTRO, FRANCE L.3. MANUEL, RAOUL DANNIEL A.

Date Read: 2022-08-15

Bill Status: Scheduled for Meeting/Hearing on 2023-08-16

HR01088
 [Text As Filed] Journal #10
 

Date Filed: 2023-06-19

Full Title, As Filed: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT (DSWD) TO INTEGRATE FINANCIAL INCLUSION, LITERACY, AND RESILIENCE MODULES IN ITS 4PS AND OTHER LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS

Principal Author/s: 1. ALBA, JOSE MANUEL F.

Date Read: 2023-07-25

Bill Status: Change of committee referral requested on 2023-08-09

HR01089
 [Text As Filed]
 

Date Filed: 2023-06-19

Full Title, As Filed: URGING THE NATIONAL ANTI-POVERTY COMMISSION (NAPC) TO INTEGRATE FINANCIAL INCLUSION, LITERACY & RESILIENCE TRAININGS IN ALL ITS ANTI-POVERTY PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES

Principal Author/s: 1. ALBA, JOSE MANUEL F.

Date Read: 2023-07-25

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on POVERTY ALLEVIATION since 2023-07-25

HR01092
 [Text As Filed] Journal #5
 

Date Filed: 2023-06-20

Full Title, As Filed: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE HOUSE COMMITTEE, TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE UNWARRANTED GRADUATION OF NON-POOR BENEFICIARIES OF THE PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS) AND URGE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT (DSWD) TO INSTITUTE A SYSTEMATIC APPEAL MECHANISM FOR BENEFICIARIES WHO WISH TO APPEAL THEIR GRADUATION FROM THE PROGRAM

Principal Author/s: 1. LEE, WILBERT T.

Date Read: 2023-07-25

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on POVERTY ALLEVIATION since 2023-08-01

 

SECONDARY REFFERED HOUSE BILLS 0


NO SECONDARY REFFERED HOUSE BILLS FOUND.

 

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

Unless otherwise indicated, all committee meeting venues are located at the House of Representatives Complex.


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04-DECEMBER-2023 • MONDAY
Committee/Sub-CommitteeTime and Venue
POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Agenda
01:00 PM
Face-to-face meeting at Spkr. De Venecia Hall, 1/F SWA Bldg.
HB 4573 – Providing subsidies and other incentives for indigent public utility drivers in the payment of fees and charges for certain certificates and clearances required by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in applying for a professional driver's license (Rep. Gus Tambunting)

HR 89 – Urging the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to prioritize farmers and fisherfolk as eligible beneficiaries in the Department’s move to accommodate new recipients of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), in line with the graduation of 1.3 million households from the program (Rep. Wilbert Lee)

HR 194 – Urging the DSWD to update the list of household-beneficiaries of the 4Ps (Rep. Teodorico Haresco Jr.)

HR 200 – Inquiry into the delisting of around 1.3 million beneficiaries of 4Ps by the DSWD (Rep. Arlene Brosas)

HR 1092 – Inquiry into the unwarranted graduation of non-poor beneficiaries of the 4Ps and urging the DSWD to institute a systematic appeal mechanism for beneficiaries who wish to appeal their graduation from the program (Rep. Wilbert Lee)

Privilege Speech delivered on the floor on August 8, 2022 – On the delisting of 4Ps families (Rep. Paul Ruiz Daza)

Last Updated: 08-December-2023, 06:52:04 PM