MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading the bill replacing the Philippine Passport Act of 1996 with a new passport rule.
With 210 votes in favor and no opposing votes, the lower chamber passed House Bill No. 8513 or the “New Philippine Passport Act.”
The bill seeks to simplify the passport documentation requirements of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of Consular Affairs in conformity with relevant laws and existing standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization.
It also requires the issuance of passports using tamper-proof and latest data management technology.
Under the bill, the DFA m…
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