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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 4256 
Introduced by Representatives Yedda Marie K. Romualdez, Andrew Julian 
K. Romualdez and Jude A. Acidre
AN ACT 
TO INSTITUTE THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE FAMILY AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Under the 1987 Constitution, the Filipino family is considered as the 
foundation of the nation, and thus, the State is mandated to strengthen its solidarity 
and promote its total development. 
While there are already existing programs and policies offered both by 
government and non-government organizations and associations that assist Filipino 
families, these are mainly for indigent and marginalized families. The State must 
ensure that all families, regardless of economic and social standing, are protected 
and secured. There needs to be a more inclusive and holistic approach that shall 
advance the interests and address the needs of every Filipino family. 
In line with the constitutional mandate, this bill seeks to create a Commission 
on the Family that will cater to the needs and demands of every Filipino family.  
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
September 1, 2025
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YEDDA MARIE K. ROMUALDEZ 
ANDREW JULIAN K.  ROMUALDEZ 
JUDE A. ACIDRE 
 
 


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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 4256 
Introduced by Representatives Yedda Marie K. Romualdez, Andrew Julian 
K. Romualdez and Jude A. Acidre
AN ACT 
TO INSTITUTE THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE FAMILY AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title.  - This Act shall be known as the “National Family 
Commission of the Philippines Act.” 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy.  - The family is the basic social unit of 
Philippine society, as such, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to institute 
all programs geared towards the preservation and strengthening of the family as an 
institution. 


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Section 3. Creation of the National Family Commission.  - There is hereby 
created a National Family Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, 
that shall serve as the primary policy formulation and data collation agency of the 
country geared towards the fulfillment of the constitutional mandate to strengthen 
and protect the family as a basic unit of the Philippine society and attached to the 
Office of the President.  
 
Section 4. National Family Commission Officers.  - The Commission shall 
be headed by a Chairperson and assisted by two (2) Associate Commissioners who 
shall all be members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) for at least ten 
(10) years in active practice. They shall be appointed by the President of the 
Philippines for a one-time term of six (6) years with no re-appointment. 
 
Section 5. Executive Council.  - There is hereby created an Executive 
Council, hereinafter referred to as the Council, composed of the following: 
 
1. The Chairperson of the Commission as Chairman; 
 
2. The Secretary of the Department of Justice; 
 
3. The Secretary of the Department of Education; 
 
4. The Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development; 
 
5. The Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment; 
 


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6. The Secretary of the Department of Health; 
 
7. The Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government; 
 
8. The Director General of the Department of Economy, Planning, and 
Development; and 
 
9. A representative from the Philippine Statistics Authority. 
 
The Executive Council shall be the policy-making body of the Commission. 
 
Section 6. Powers of the Commission. - The Commission shall have the 
following powers: 
 
a) Establish a national database on information on family matters, problems, 
and implemented solutions particularly those from other jurisdictions; 
 
b) Formulate policies on the development of family ties and the resolution of 
common family problems; 
 
c) Formulation of programs that would develop the interrelationship of 
family members with each other and with other members of the 
community; 
 
d) Institute a nationwide family program with emphasis on how to face the 
challenges of the modern millennium; and 


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e) Institute other programs that may be determined by the Council. 
 
Section 7. Secretariat. - There is hereby created a Secretariat to assist the 
Commissioners in the discharge of their functions. The Secretariat shall be headed 
by an Executive Director who shall also be a member of the IBP and assisted by 
other personnel to be determined by the Council. 
 
Section 8. Appropriations. - The amount needed for the initial 
implementation of this Act shall be taken from the current year’s appropriation. 
Thereafter, such fund as may be necessary for the continuous implementation of this 
Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
 
Section 8. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected 
thereby shall remain in force and effect. 
 
Section 9. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, rule, or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, amended accordingly. 
 
Section 10. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general 
circulation. 
 
Approved,