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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. Under this bill, top officials including the President, Vice President, Cabinet members, and lawmaker must publish their SALNs on official government websites, while agencies are required to post key documents such as budgets, procurement plans, bidding contracts, and major obligations worth at least Php 50 million. A Senate bill that seeks for the permanent validity for birth, death, and marriage certificates lapsed into law on July 28, pursuant to the Article VI, Section 27(1) of the Philippine Constitution. Under the provision, it states that, "The President shall communicate his veto of any bill to the House where it originated within thirty days after the date of receipt thereof; otherwise, it shall become a law as if he had signed it." The Senate Bill No. 2450, upon checking on the Senate website, and its enrolled copy was sent to Malacañang on June 27, 2022. On Tuesday, August 2nd, Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr.—a sponsor of the bill—shared a copy of a letter signed by Malacañang Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez that informs the Senate president of the bill's enactment. Read more in our articles including "Senate passes FOI Bill (Freedom of Information Act, SB 1432)" and "Bill seeking permanent validity of birth, death, marriage certificates lapses into law".