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Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act hurdles second reading: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada steered the passage of Senate Bill No. 2871 or the proposed Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act (CWPA) on second reading during Wednesday’s plenary session, December 4, 2024.

In a nutshell, the CWPA would prohibit the development, production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons in the country.

Estrada earlier said the measure will not only make the Philippines fully compliant with the United Nations Convention on Chemical Weapons but would effectively reduce the threat of chemical terrorism and ensure that advancements in chemistry will only be for peaceful purposes. (📸 Voltaire F. Domingo / Senate Social Media Unit)