The act, which was signed by Duterte on February 22, 2019, is a harmonized version of Senate Bill 1971 and House Bill 6938 and was passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on December 11, 2018. The Senate has approved the People’s Freedom of Information Act, a bill that expands public access to government records beyond the Executive branch to include Congress, the Judiciary, constitutional bodies, LGUs, GOCCs, and SUCs. 1432, the bill was passed in the Senate plenary yesterday, May 4, 2026. Read more in our articles including "President Duterte signs law requiring child restraint systems in vehicles" and "Senate passes FOI Bill (Freedom of Information Act, SB 1432)".
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Apr 14, 2026The act, which was signed by Duterte on February 22, 2019, is a harmonized version of Senate Bill 1971 and House Bill 6938 and was passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on December 11, 2018. The Senate has approved the People’s Freedom of Information Act, a bill that expands public access to government records beyond the Executive branch to include Congress, the Judiciary, constitutional bodies, LGUs, GOCCs, and SUCs.
1432, the bill was passed in the Senate plenary yesterday, May 4, 2026.
Our coverage of Senate Bill 1971 includes: "President Duterte signs law requiring child restraint systems in vehicles"; "Senate passes FOI Bill (Freedom of Information Act, SB 1432)"; "Senate Bill aims to recall Call Centers back to US". Each article provides unique insights and information.