SB19 helps Bam Aquino file bill for Filipino creative assistance

Philstar - Oct 2, 2026

Senator Bam Aquino collaborated with SB19 to create the PACE Act in order to give better support for Filipino creatives, open more doors to global opportunities, and widen the market access of local goods and services.

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