A copy of the measure was forwarded to the Senate for separate approval, and a bicameral conference committee will be convened once both chambers approve the consolidated bill, which will then be forwarded to President Duterte for final approval.
“Regular passports issued under this Act (Passport Act) shall be valid a period of 10 years; provided however that the issuing authority may limit the period of validity to less than 10 years, whenever in the national economic interest or political stability of the country such restriction is necessary, or in the case of minors below 18 years of age,” a portion of the bill stated.
