Senate bill protecting persons with autism passes 2nd reading

2026-03-03 - 10:14

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate approved on second reading a bill aimed at protecting the rights of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Under Committee Report No. 28, Senate Bill No. 1822, or the “National Autism Care, Support, and Inclusion Act,” was approved during the plenary session on Tuesday. The bill was submitted jointly by