Senate passes Multi-Faith Prayer and Quiet Rooms Act on final reading

2026-02-20 - 14:23

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 1629, a measure that would require the establishment of multi-faith prayer and quiet rooms in public offices and selected public-facing establishments. Sen. Mark Villar, who pushed for the proposal, called the bill a “landmark” step toward