NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
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Introduced by SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION 
MECHANISM IN THE PHILIPPINES, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9147, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "WILDLIFE 
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION ACT", PROVIDING FUNDS 
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippines is envied as one of the countries with richest biodiversity. In 
the article, "Revisiting the State of Philippine Biodiversity and the Legislation on Access 
and Benefit Sharing" published in 2020 by the Food and Fertilizer Technology Center 
for the Aslan and Pacific Region, It described the Philippines as "one of the world's 
megadiverse countries with almost 75% of world's biodiversity found in the country" 
and illustrated that, "the country houses an estimated total of 53,000 described 
species (composed of almost 15,000 plant species and 38,000 animal species), of 
which more than half is considered endemic and hence, cannot be found in any other 
place in the world. The country actually ranks fifth In terms of the number of plant 
species with at least 25% of the world's plant genera endemic to the country. It Is 
also considered to be a center of animal diversity with an estimated total of 1,437 
terrestrial wildlife, of which almost 49% is endemic. Based on the data of the 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Philippines has an 
estimated 207 terrestrial mammals (133 are endemic), 691 birds (239 endemic), 419 
reptile (241 endemic) and 120 amphibians (98 endemic). Meanwhile, the country


ranks third in terms of marine biodiversity and considered part of the Coral Triangle. 
It hosts almost 10,000 marine species which is equivalent to nearly one-fifth of the 
world's marine species. It has 1,700 reef species and at least 3,214 (121 are endemic) 
fish species. These number, however, might be underestimated and are subject to 
changes since there is very high rate of species discovery in the country."
The same article revealed the precarious condition of these treasures because 
of their unsustainable use and management that leads to their destruction and to an 
increase in the number of endangered plant and animal species. Currently, there are 
more than seven hundred (700) threatened species that warranted to tag our country 
as one of the world's biodiversity hotspots and a top priority In terms of conservation.
In 2001, Republic Act No. 9147, otherwise known as "Wildlife Resources 
Conservation and Protection Act" was approved to promote ecological balance and 
enhance biological diversity and regulate the collection and trade of wildlife. However, 
given the rapid pace of destruction of the country's wildlife resources, there is a need 
to amend the said law to immediately and squarely address the same.
The "Revised Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Actof2022"seeVs 
to intensify the efforts of the government and all stakeholders in ensuring the 
protection and conservation of the wildlife in the country. It mandates the concerned 
government agencies to control and manage all invasive alien species, or species 
whose introduction and/or spread outside their natural past or present distribution 
threatens biological diversity. This will be realized by establishing a list and 
formulating a National Invasive Alien Species Strategy and Action Plan (NISSAP). It 
also provides regulations for the collection, possession, transport of wildlife, wildlife 
by-product and derivatives. Similarly, regulations for the commercial breeding or 
propagation of threatened species are regulated under the proposed measure.
To ensure the achievement of the objectives of the proposed law and 
compliance to it, the bill expanded the list of Illegal acts and imposed stricter penalties 
to violators thereof.


This measure was reported out by the Committees on Environment, Natural 
Resources and Climate Change in the 18th Congress.
In view of the foregoing, the swift passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
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INGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
467
S. No.
Senate
•22 JUL13 AlO :15
RHCEIVED BY,
Introduced by SENATOR JINGGOY EJIERCITO ESTRADA
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION 
MECHANISM IN THE PHILIPPINES, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9147, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "WILDLIFE 
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION ACT", PROVIDING FUNDS 
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in 
Congress assembied:
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Section 1. Section 1 of Republic Act No. 9147, otherwise known as the "Wildlife 
Resources Conservation and Protection Act" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the 
"REVISED Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection 
Act OF 2022'."
Sec. 2. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as 
follows:
"Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It shall be the policy 
of the State to conserve AND PROTECT the country's wildlife 
resources and their habitats for sustainability AND TO
PROMOTE ECOLOGICAL BALANCE, ENHANCE 
BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, PREVENT EXTINCTION, AND 
ENSURE THE PROVISION OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES.
In the pursuit of this policy, this Act shall have the following 
objectives:


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xx[(a)-to conscrvc-and protect wildlife spcciCG and their 
habitats to promote ecological balQn€e-and enhance biological
diversity;]
"[{h}] (A) to regulate the collection, POSSESSION,
USE and trade of wildlife, WILDLIFE BY-PRODUCTS AND 
DERIVATIVES;
"[{^] (B) to pursue, with due regard to the national 
interest, the Philippine commitments to international 
conventions, TREATIES AND AGREEMENTS ON THE
protection of wildlife and their habitats, AND ON THE FAIR 
AND EQUITABLE SHARING OF THE BENEFITSARISING 
OUT OF THE SUSTAINABLE UTILIZATION OF GENETIC 
RESOURCES FROM WILDLIFE; [and]
"[{d)] (C) to initiate or support scientific studies on the 
conservation of biological diversity AND SUSTAINABLE 
UTILIZATION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES;
"(D) TO PROMOTE FULL AWARENESS AND 
WIDEST DISSEMINATION OF POLICIES ON WILDLIFE 
CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION;
"(E) TO ADDRESS AND END THE LARGE-SCALE, 
TRANSNATIONAL, AND ORGANIZED CRIME OF 
WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING; AND,
"(F) TO UNDERTAKE THE ECONOMIC 
VALUATION OF WILDLIFE, THEIR BY-PRODUCTS AND 
DERIVATIVES AND UNDERTAKE THE NECESSARY 
STUDIES FOR BASELINES AND MONITORING OF THE 
STATUS THEREOF TOWARDS CONSERVATION, 
PAYMENTS FOR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AND THE 
PREVENTION OF EXTINCTION,"
Sec. 3. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
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"Sec. 3. Scope of Application. - The provisions of this 
Act shall be enforceable for all wildlife species found in ail 
areas of the country, including [protected- areas under 
Republic Act- No. 7586,--otherwise known-as-the National
Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act, and critical
habitats. This Act shall also apply to] exotic species which are 
subject to trade, are cultured, maintained and/or bred in 
captivity or propagated in the country."
Sec. 4. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 4. Jurisdiction of the Department of Environment 
and Natural Resources, [and] the Department of Agriculture, 
THE PALAWAN COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE 
DEVELOPMENT, AND THE BANGSAMORO 
GOVERNMENT. - The Department of Environment and 
Natural Resources (DENR) shall have jurisdiction over all 
terrestrial plant and animal species, ail turtles and tortoises 
and wetland species, including but not limited to crocodiles, 
waterbirds and all amphibians and dugong. The Department 
of Agriculture (DA) shall have jurisdiction over ail [declared] 
aquatic [erideal] habitats, all aquatic resources Including but 
not limited to all fishes, aquatic plants, invertebrates and all 
marine mammals, except dugong. The secretaries of the 
DENR and the DA shall review, and by joint administrative 
order, revise and regularly update the list of species under 
their respective jurisdiction. In the Province of Palawan, 
jurisdiction herein conferred is vested to the Palawan Council 
for Sustainable Development (PCSD) pursuant to Republic Act 
No. 7611, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'STRATEGIC 
ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN (SEP) FOR PALAWAN ACr 
AND, IN THE BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION 
IN MUSLIM MINDANAO, JURISDICTION HEREIN


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CONFERRED IS VESTED TO THE BANGSAMORO 
GOVERNMENT (BMG) PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 11054, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'THE 
BANGSAMORO ORGANIC LAW7."
Sec. 5. Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
'Sec. 5. Definition of Terms, - As used in the Act, the
term:
"(A) BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OR 
BIODIVERSITY REFERS TO THE VARIABILITY AMONG 
LIVING ORGANISMS FROM ALL SOURCES 
INCLUDING, INTER ALIA, TERRESTRIAL, MARINE 
AND OTHER AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS AND THE 
ECOLOGICAL COMPLEXES OF WHICH THEY ARE PART; 
THIS INCLUDES DIVERSITY WITHIN SPECIES, 
BETWEEN SPECIES AND OF ECOSYSTEMS;
TB) BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES REFERS TO 
GENETIC RESOURCES, ORGANISMS OR PARTS 
THEREOF, POPULATIONS OR ANY OTHER BIOTIC 
COMPONENT OF ECOSYSTEMS WITH ACTUAL OR 
POTENTIAL USE OR VALUE FOR HUMANITY, 
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ALL BIOLOGICAL 
SPECIMENS SUCH AS PLANTS, SEEDS, TISSUES AND 
OTHER PROPAGATION MATERIALS, ANIMALS, LIVE 
OR PRESERVED, WHETHER WHOLE OR IN PART;
T(a)] Bioprospecting" [means] REFERS TO the 
research, collection and utilization of biological and genetic 
resources for purposes of applying the knowledge derived 
therefrom solely for commercial purposes;
"(D) BIOSAFETY REFERS TO THE NEED TO 
PROTECT HUMAN, PLANT AND ANIMAL HEALTH OR 
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ADVERSE EFFECTS OF THE PRODUCTS OF MODERN 
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND POTENTIALLY HARMFUL 
EXOTIC SPECIES;
"(E) 'BOTANICAL GARDEN' REFERS TO AN 
ESTABLISHMENT EITHER PRIVATE OR GOVERNMENT 
OWNED/OPERATED/MANAGED WHERE A 
COLLECTION OF WILD FLORA IS MAINTAINED FOR 
RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, 
CONSERVATION AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES;
"Kfe)] (F) ^By-products [or - derivatives]' [means] 
REFERS TO any part taken [or substance oxtractcd] from 
wildlife [rin-raw or in proccGsed form. This includes stuffed 
animals and herbarium specimens] SPECIES SUCH AS BUT 
NOT LIMITED TO MEAT, HIDES, ANTLERS, FEATHERS, 
LEATHER, FUR, INTERNAL ORGANS, BONES, ROOTS, 
TRUNKS, BARKS, PETIOLES, LEAF FIBERS, BRANCHES, 
LEAVES, STEMS, FLOWERS, SCALES, SCUTES, SHELLS 
/ CORAL PARTS, CARAPACE AND THE LIKE, OR WHOLE 
DEAD BODY OF WILDLIFE IN ITS PRESERVED / 
STUFFED STATE, INCLUDING COMPOUNDS 
INDIRECTLY PRODUCED IN A BIOCHEMICAL 
PROCESS OR CYCLE;
"[{€}] (G) 'Captive-breeding / culture or propagation' 
[moans] REFERS TO the process of producing individuals 
under controlled conditions or with human interventions;
"(H) CERTIFICATE OF WILDLIFE 
REGISTRATION REFERS TO DOCUMENT 
AUTHORIZING A PERSON TO POSSESS WILDLIFE, BY­
PRODUCTS AND/OR DERIVATIVES;
"(I) CERTIFICATE OF INTRODUCTION FROM 
THE SEA REFERS TO A DOCUMENT ISSUED BY THE 
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(BFAR) FOR THE INTRODUCTION FROM THE SEA OF 
WILDLIFE SPECIES TAKEN FROM MARINE 
ENVIRONMENTS OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF 
ANY STATE;
"0) CITES REFERS TO THE CONVENTION ON 
INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES 
OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA, ADOPTED IN 
WASHINGTON ON 03 MARCH 1973, WHICH ENTERED 
INTO FORCE FORTHE PHILIPPINES ON 16 NOVEMBER 
1981;
"[{^] (K) y Collection or collecting' [means] REFERS 
TO the act of TAKING, gathering or harvesting wildlife, it by­
products AND/or derivatives;
"[{^] (L) 'Conservation' [means] REFERS TO 
preservation and sustainable utilization of wildlife, and/or 
maintenance, restoration and enhancement of the habitat;
"(M) 'CRITICAL HABITAT' REFERS TO AN AREA 
OUTSIDE PROTECTED AREAS UNDER REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 7586 OR THE NATIONAL INTEGRATED 
PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM (NIPAS) ACT, AS 
AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11038 OR THE 
EXPANDED NATIONAL INTEGRATED PROTECTED 
AREAS SYSTEM (ENIPAS) ACT, THAT ARE KNOWN 
HABITATS OF THREATENED SPECIES AND 
DESIGNATED BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DATA TAKING 
INTO CONSIDERATION SPECIES ENDEMICITY 
AND/OR RICHNESS, PRESENCE OF MAN-MADE 
PRESSURES/THREATS TO THE SURVIVAL OF 
WILDLIFE LIVING IN THE AREA, AMONG OTHERS;
"[{^] (N) Critically endangered species' refers to a 
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"(O) DERIVA TIVES REFERS TO A SUBSTANCE / 
MATERIAL EXTRACTED OR TAKEN FROM WILDLIFE 
SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO BLOOD, SALIVA, OILS, 
RESINS, GENES, GUMS, HONEY, COCOON, FUR, 
TANNIN, URINE, SERUM, SPORES, POLLEN AND THE 
LIKE; A COMPOUND DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY 
PRODUCED FROM WILDLIFE AND/OR PRODUCTS 
PRODUCED FROM WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE 
PRODUCTS; INCLUDING COMPOUNDS INDIRECTLY 
PRODUCED IN A BIOCHEMICAL PROCESS OR CYCLE;
"(P) DOMESTICATED REFERS TO ANY PLANT OR 
ANIMAL LISTED BY THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES 
EASILY PROPAGATED AND ALTERED OR SELECTED 
FOR DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS AND 
PREFERENCES FOR DOMESTIC USE;
"[{§}] (Q) 'Economically Important species' [means] 
REFERS TO species [oF-subspccics] which have actual or 
potential value in trade or utilization for commercial purpose 
AS WELL AS SPECIES WHICH HAVE ACTUAL OR 
POTENTIAL NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE 
ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES SUCH 
AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AGRICULTURE AND FOOD 
PRODUCTION;
"[001 (P) xEndangered species' refers to species or 
subspecies that is not critically endangered but whose survival 
in the wild is unlikely if the causal factors continue operating;
"[©] (S) 'Endemic species' [means] REFERS TO 
species or subspecies which is naturally occurring and found 
only within specific areas in the country;
"[®] (T) xB(oticspecies'lfmam] REFERS TO species 
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"(U) EXPORT OF WILDLIFErRE?^KS TO THE ACT 
OF BRINGING WILDLIFE, WILDLIFE BY-PRODUCTS 
AND/OR DERIVATIVES FROM THE PHILIPPINES TO 
ANY OTHER COUNTRY;
"[W] (V)' Export permit refers to a permit authorizing 
[an individual] A PERSON to bring out wildlife, WILDLIFE 
BY-PRODUCTS AND/OR DERIVATIVES from the 
Philippines to any other country;
"(W) GENETIC MATERIAL REFERS TO ANY 
MATERIAL OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL VALUE;
"(X) GENETIC RESOURCES REFERS TO GENETIC 
MATERIAL OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL VALUE;
(Y) 'Gratuitous permit [means] REFERS TO 
permit issued to any [iftdividual or-entity] PERSON engaged 
in non-commercial scientific or educational undertaking to 
collect wildlife;
"[{m}] (Z) 'Habitat [meafts] REFERS TO place or 
environment where species or subspecies naturally occur or 
has naturally established Its population;
"(AA) IMPORT OF WILDLIFE REFERS TO THE 
ACT OF BRINGING IN TO THE PHILIPPINES 
WILDLIFE, WILDLIFE BY-PRODUCTS AND/OR 
DERIVATIVES FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY;
"[(n)] (BB) Import permit refers to a permit 
authorizing [an individual] A PERSON to bring in wildlife, 
WILDLIFE BY-PRODUCTS AND/OR DERIVATIVES from 
another country;
"[(e)] (CC) 'Indigenous wildlife'[meaPiS] REFERS TO 
bringing species Into the wild that is outside Its natural 
habitat;
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SPECIMENS OF ANY SPECIES WHICH WERE TAKEN IN 
THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT NOT UNDER THE 
JURISDICTION OF ANY STATE;
"(FF) INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES OK X45 REFERS 
TO SPECIES WHOSE INTRODUCTION AND/OR 
SPREAD OUTSIDE THEIR NATURAL PAST OR PRESENT 
DISTRIBUTION THREATENS BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY;
"(GG) LARGE501Z£REFERS TO ANY VIOLATION 
STATED UNDER SECTION 27 (A), (E), (F), (I) AND (3) 
OF THIS ACT, INVOLVING FIVE (5) OR MORE 
INDIVIDUAL SPECIMENS FOR CRITICALLY 
ENDANGERED SPECIES, TEN (10) OR MORE 
INDIVIDUAL SPECIMENS FOR ENDANGERED 
SPECIES; FIFTEEN (15) OR MORE INDIVIDUAL 
SPECIMENS FOR VULNERABLE SPECIES; TWENTY (20) 
OR MORE INDIVIDUAL SPECIMENS FOR THREATENED 
SPECIES; OR FIFTY (50) OR MORE INDIVIDUAL 
SPECIMENS FOR OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIES;
"(HH) LOCAL TRANSPORT PERMIT REFERS TO 
THE PERMIT ISSUED AUTHORIZING A PERSON TO 
BRING, CARRY, OR SHIP WILDLIFE, BY-PRODUCTS 
AND/OR DERIVATIVES FROM ONE PLACE TO 
ANOTHER WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 
OF THE PHILIPPINES;
'\ll) MALTREATMENT REFERS TO THE 
COMMISSION OF TORTURE OR THE EXERCISE OF 
CRUELTY TO ANY WILDLIFE, OR OMISSION OR 
NEGLECT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CARE, SUSTENANCE 
OR SHELTER TO WILDLIFE;
"(JJ) OTHER WILDLIFESPECIESREFERS TO ALL 
NON-THREATENED SPECIES THAT HAVE THE 
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DESTRUCTION OF HABITAT OR OTHER SIMILAR 
CAUSES AS MAY BE LISTED BY THE SECRETARY UPON 
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE 
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE;
"(KK) PERSON REFERS TO NATURAL OR 
JURIDICAL PERSONS;
"(LL) POSSESSION REFERS BOTH TO ACTUAL 
POSSESSION OR IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL CONTROL 
OVER WILDLIFE, BY-PRODICTS AND/OR 
DERIVATIVES; AND TO CONSTRUCTIVE POSSESSION 
OR OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OVER THE PLACE OR 
CONVEYANCE WHERE THE WILDLIFE, BY-PRODUCTS 
AND/OR DERIVATIVES ARE FOUND;
"(MM) PROTECTED WILDLIFE REFERS TO ALL 
WILDLIFE FALLING UNDER ANY CATEGORY OF 
THREATENED WILDLIFE SPECIES AND OTHER 
WILDLIFE SPECIES LISTED BY THE DENR, DA, PCSD 
AND BMG THAT IS NOT IN THE THREATENED LIST BUT 
ARE IDENTIFIED AND LISTED BY DENR, DA, PCSD 
AND BMG AS REQUIRING LEGAL PROTECTION;
"[(^] (NN) ^Reexport permit' refers to a permit 
authorizing [on individual] A PERSON to bring out of the 
country a previously imported wildlife, WILDLIFE BY­
PRODUCTS AND/OR DERIVATIVES;
(00) 'Secretar/'lme^ns cithcfK)f-both] REFERS 
TO the Secretary of the Department of Environment and 
Natural Resources and the Secretary of the Department of 
Agriculture;
"(PP) SHIPPER REFERS TO A PERSON THAT 
SENDS OR TRANSPORT WILDLIFE, WILDLIFE BY­
PRODUCTS AND DERIVATIVES BY SEA, LAND, OR AIR;
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"(QQ) SPECIAL LOCAL TRANSPORT PERMIT 
REFERS TO A PERMIT CONFERRED TO HOLDERS OF 
WILDLIFE SPECIAL USE PERMIT (WSUP) 
AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF WILDLIFE, BY­
PRODUCTS AND/OR DERIVATIVES FROM THE 
FACILITY OF ORIGIN TO ONE OR MORE PLACES 
WITHIN THE PHILIPPINES AND BACK TO THE 
FACILITY OF ORIGIN;
"(RR) SYNDICATE REFERS TO THREE (3) OR 
MORE INDIVIDUALS FORMED OR ACTING TOGETHER 
WITH AN INTENTION OF CARRYING OUT THE 
VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 27 (A), (E), (F), (I), AND (3) 
OF THIS ACT;
u[(s)] (SS) x Threatened WILDLIFESpecies'REFBRS 
TO a general term to denote species or subspecies considered 
as critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable or other 
accepted categories of wildlife whose population Is at risk of 
extinction;
"[(t)] (TT) Trade' [f^eans] REFERS TO the act of 
engaging in the exchange, exportation or importation, 
purchase or sale of wildlife, their derivatives AND/ or by­
products, locally or internationally;
"[(«)] (UU) Traditional use' [means] REFERS TO 
THE utilization of wildlife by Indigenous people In accordance 
with written or unwritten rules, usage, customs and practices 
traditionally observed, accepted and recognized by them;
''[(v) ^Transport permit' means a—permit issued 
authorizing an individual to bring wildlife from one place to
another within the territorial jurisdiction of the Philippines;]
"[(w)] (W) 'Vulnerable species' refers to species or 
subspecies that is not critically endangered nor endangered 
but is under threat from adverse factors throughout their
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CONFISCATED WILDLIFE ARE TEMPORARILY KEPT 
AND REHABILITATED PRIOR TO THE RELEASE TO 
THEIR NATURAL HABITAT OR IMPLEMENTATION OF 
OTHER MODES OF DISPOSITION AS MAY BE 
AUTHORIZED BY THE DENR, DA, PCSD, OR BMG.
"(CCC) WILDLIFE REGISTRATION REFERS TO 
THE ACT OF ENTERING IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS 
WILDLIFE, BY-PRODUCTS AND/OR DERIVATIVES 
AND GRANTING AUTHORITY TO ANY PERSON TO 
MAINTAIN SAID WILDLIFE, BY-PRODUCTS AND/OR 
DERIVATIVES;
"(ddd) wildlife special use permit
REFERS TO A PERMIT AUTHORIZING THE HOLDER 
THEREOF TO UTILIZE LEGALLY POSSESSED / 
ACQUIRED WILDLIFE, BY-PRODUCTS AND/OR 
DERIVATIVES FOR LOCAL SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS, OR 
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OR TO COLLECT 
ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT SPECIES FOR DIRECT 
TRADE PURPOSES;
"(EEE) WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING REFERS TO THE 
VIOLATION OF SECTION 27 (A), (E), (F), AND (3) OF 
THIS ACT WHEN THE SAME IS COMMITTED IN LARGE 
SCALE OR BY A SYNDICATE OR FOR THE PURPOSE OF 
EXPORTING OF SUCH WILDLIFE, THEIR BY­
PRODUCTS AND DERIVATIVES; WILDLIFE 
TRAFFICKING IS ALSO COMMITTED WHEN WILDLIFE, 
WILDLIFE BY-PRODUCTS AND DERIVATIVES 
INVOLVED IN THE VIOLATION OF SECTION 27 (A), 
(E)r (F)/ (I)a and (3) OF THIS ACT IS IMPORTED FROM 
ANOTHER COUNTRY BY THE PERSON OR IN 
CONNIVANCE WITH THE PERSONS INVOLVED IN 
SAID VIOLATION;
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"(FFF) ZOOLOGICAL PARK OR ZOO REFERS TO 
AN ESTABLISHMENT EITHER PRIVATE OR 
GOVERNMENT OWNED / OPERATED / MANAGED 
WHERE A COLLECTION OF TERRESTRIAL OR MARINE 
ANIMALS IS MAINTAINED FOR RECREATIONAL, 
EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC 
PURPOSES."
Sec. 6. Section 6 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 6. Wildlife Information. - All activities, as 
subsequently manifested under this Chapter, shall be 
authorized by the [Secretary] DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG 
upon proper evaluation of SCIENTIFIC DATA OR best 
available information [or-scientific data] showing that the 
activity Is, for a purpose, not detrimental to the survival of the 
species or subspecies Involved and/or their habitat. For this 
purpose, the [Secretary] DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG shall 
regularly update wildlife information through research.
"THE DENR, DA, PCSD AND BMG SHALL 
ESTABLISH THEIR RESPECTIVE WILDLIFE 
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES (WMCS) TO PROVIDE 
TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC ADVICE ON WILDLIFE. 
EACH WMCS SHALL BE RESPECTIVELY COMPOSED OF 
REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE DENR, DA, PCSD, AND 
BMG, AS THE CASE MAY BE, THE ENVIRONMENTAL 
MANAGEMENT BUREAU (EMB), THE BIODIVERSITY 
MANAGEMENT BUREAU (BMB), AND OTHER 
CONCERNED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND LOCAL 
SCIENTISTS WITH EXPERTISE ON VARIOUS FIELDS 
OF DISCIPLINE ON WILDLIFE. STAKEHOLDERS MAY 
BE INVITED AS RESOURCE PERSONS WHEN 
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Sec. 7. Insert a new section after Section 6 of Republic Act No. 9147 to read 
as follows:
"SEC. 6.1. INVASIVE AUEN SPECIES. - THE 
DENR, DA, PCSD AND BMG SHALL CONTROL AND 
MANAGE ALL INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES. WITHIN ONE 
(1) YEAR FROM THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT, THE 
DENR, DA, PCSD AND BMG SHALL JOINTLY 
ESTABLISH A LIST OF INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES AND 
FORMULATE A NATIONAL INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES 
STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN (NISSAP) ON THE 
PREVENTION, CONTROL OF, AND REHABILITATION 
FROM THE SAME. THE LIST OF IAS AND THE NISSAP 
SHALL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED PERIODICALLY.
"ALL NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS SHALL COORDINATE 
WITH THE DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG, AS 
APPLICABLE, IN THE IMPLEMENTATION AND 
LOCALIZATION OF THE STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN: 
PROVIDED, THAT THE DENR, DA, PCSD AND BMG, AS 
THE CASE MAY BE, ARE AUTHORIZED TO CAUSE THE 
SLAUGHTER OR EXTERMINATION OF INVASIVE ALIEN 
SPECIES BY EUTHANASIA OR OTHER HUMANELY 
ACCEPTABLE MEANS UPON DETERMINATION THAT 
THE INVASIVE SPECIES MAY CAUSE SERIOUS THREAT 
TO LOCAL WILDLIFE, PEOPLE AND THE 
ENVIRONMENT.
"CITIZENS, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS 
AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS MAY SUBMIT 
PROPOSALS TO DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG TO LIST 
SPECIES OR GROUPS OF SPECIES OF CONCERN FOR 
INCLUSION IN THE IAS LISTS AND THE SAID 
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JUSTIFYING THEIR DECISIONS TO LIST OR 
OTHERWISE,"
Sec. 8. Sections 7, 8, 9, and 10 of Republic Act No. 9147 are hereby 
consolidated to read as follows:
"SEC. 8. COLLECTION, POSSESSION, 
TRANSPORT OF WILDLIFE, WILDLIFE BY-PRODUCT 
AND DERIVATIVES- IHE COLLECTION, POSSESSION 
AND TRANSPORT OF WILDLIFE, BY-PRODUCTS AND 
DERIVATIVES MAY BE ALLOWED IN ACCORDANCE 
WITH SECTION 6 OF THIS ACT: PROVIDED, THAT IN 
THE COLLECTION OF WILDLIFE, APPROPRIATE,
HUMANE AND ACCEPTABLE WILDLIFE COLLECTION 
TECHNIQUES WITH LEAST OR NO DETRIMENTAL 
EFFECTS TO THE EXISTING WILDLIFE POPULATIONS 
AND THEIR HABITATS SHALL LIKEWISE BE 
REQUIRED: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT ONLY 
PERSONS OR ENTITIES WITH APPROPRIATE 
FACILITY AS WELL AS FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL 
CAPABILITY, INCLUDING SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE 
ARE ALLOWED POSSESSION OF THE SAME: 
PROVIDED, FURTHERMORE, THAT IN CASE OF 
TRANSPORT, THE SAME WILL NOT BE PREJUDICIAL 
TO WILDLIFE, PUBLIC HEALTH AND QUARANTINE 
REGULATIONS AND WILDLIFE, WILDLIFE BY­
PRODUCTS AND DERIVATIVES ARE NOT OBTAINED IN 
VIOLATION OF LAW: PROVIDED, FINALLY, THAT 
COLLECTION OF WILDLIFE THAT ARE NOT 
THREATENED OR LISTED AS OTHER PROTECTED 
WILDLIFE, BY INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OR 
INDIVIDUALS IN ANCESTRAL LAND / DOMAIN OR 
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FOR TRADITIONAL, SUBSISTENCE AND 
NONCOMMERCIAL USE."
Sec. 5. Section 11 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
follows:
"Sec. 11. Exportation and/or Importation AND/OR 
INTRODUCTION FROM THE SEA of Wiidiife, BY­
PRODUCTS AND DERIVATIVES. - Wildlife [species] BY­
PRODUCTS AND DERIVATIVES may be exported to or 
Imported from another country, OR INTRODUCED FROM 
THE SEA, as may be authorized by the [Secretary], DENR,
DA, PCSD OR BMG [oMihe- designated representative], 
subject to strict compliance with the provisions of this Act and 
rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto:
Provided, That the recipient of the LIVE wildlife is technically 
and financially-capable to maintain it: PROVIDED, 
FURTHER, THAT THE IMPORTATION OF INVASIVE 
ALIEN SPEICES OR PROVEN BY SCIENTIFIC STUDIES 
TO BE POTENTIALLY INVASIVE SHALL NOT BE 
ALLOWED."
Sec. 10. Section 12 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
"Sec. 12. Introduction, Reintroduction or Restocking 
of Endemic or Indigenous Wildlife. - The introduction, 
reintroduction or restocking of endemic and indigenous 
wildlife shall be allowed [only] for population enhancement or 
recovery purposes subject to prior clearance from the 
[Secretary -ef-thc authorized representative] DENR, DA,
PCSD OR BMG, pursuant to Section 6 of this Act.
"Any proposed introduction shall be subject to a 
scientific study which shall focus on the bioecology AND 
NATURAL HISTORY. The proponent shall also conduct 
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Sec. 11. Section 13 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 13. Introduction of Exotic Wiidiife. - No exotic 
species shall be introduced into the country, unless a 
clearance from the [Secretary] DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG 
[or the authorized rcprcscntatlvG] is first obtained. In no case 
shall exotic species be introduced Into protected areas 
covered by Republic Act No. 7586, AS AMENDED BY 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11038, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE 'EXPANDED NATIONAL INTEGRATED PROTECTED 
AREAS SYSTEM ACT OF 2018/, and to critical habitats 
under Section 25 hereof.
"[In cases where introduction is allowed,-It shall be 
subject-to]; PROVIDED^ THAT THE INTRODUCTION OF 
SUCH EXOTIC SPECIES SHALL NOT POSE ANY 
ADVERSE IMPACTS ON LOCAL ECOLOGY AND THAT 
FURTHER environmental impact study SHALL BE 
UNDERTAKEN which shall focus on the bioecology, 
NATURAL HISTORY, socioeconomic and related aspects of 
the area where the species will be Introduced. The proponent 
shall also be required to secure the prior Informed consent 
from the local stakeholders."
Sec. 12. Section 14 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 14. Bioprospecting. - Bioprospecting shall be 
allowed upon execution of an undertaking by [any] THE 
proponent, stipulating therein its compliance with and 
commltment(s) to [reasonable] terms and conditions [that 
may-bc] imposed by the [Secretary] DENR, DA, PCSD OR 
BMG [which are necessary] to protect biological diversity 
AND THE FAIR AND EQUITABLE SHARING OF 
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PHILIPPINE GENETIC RESOURCES. IN ADDITION TO 
THE FPICf INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE ACCESS IN 
RELATION TO BIOPROSPECTING SHALL BE VALUATED 
USING ACCEPTED STANDARDS OF VALUATION IN 
RELATION TO WHAT THE RESEARCH WOULD HAVE 
COST WITHOUT SUCH KNOWLEDGE. THE 
COMPENSATION FOR THIS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 
SHALL BE APART FROM THE ROYALTIES AND BENEFIT 
SHARING OBLIGATIONS HEREIN.
"[The-Secretary or the authorized rcprcgcntativc; in 
eensultation with the concerned agencies^ b] Before granting 
the necessary permit, THE PROPONENT shall BE requireD 
TO OBTAIN [that] prior informed consent [be obtained by 
the applicant] from the concerned indigenous cultural 
communities, local communities, [management board] AND 
THE PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT BOARD under 
Republic Act No. 7586, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 11038, [er-pr-ivatc individual entity. The applicant shall 
disdoGC fully the intent and scope- of the bioprospecting
activity in a language and process understandable to the
community. The prior-informed consent from the indigenous
peoples shall be ebtained in accordance with existing laws.
The action on the-bioprospecting proposal by concerned
bodies shall -be made within a reasonable period] AS MAY BE 
APPROPRIATE.
"Upon submission of the complete requirements, the 
[Secretary] DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG shall act on the 
research proposal within a reasonable period OF TIME.
"If the applicant is foreign entity or Individual, a local 
institution [should] SHALL be actively involved in the 
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appropriate, in the technological development of the products 
derived from the biological and genetic resources."
Sec. 13. Section 15 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 15. Scientific Researches on Wildlife. - Collection 
and utilization of biological resources for scientific research 
and not for commercial purposes shall be allowed upon 
executive [of an undertaking / agreement with] and issuance 
of a gratuitous permit by the [Secretary or the authorized 
representative:—Provided,—That—prior—clearance—from
eeneerned -bodies shall be secured before the issuance of the
gratuitous-permit: Provided, further, That the last paragraph
ef-^ectlon 44 shall likewise apply.] DENR, DA, PCSD PR 
BMG. THE GRATUITOUS PERMIT SHALL CONTAIN THE 
CONDITIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE RESEARCH, 
WHICH SHALL INCLUDE SUBMISSION OF THE 
REQUIRED REPORT, ONE YEAR AFTER COMPLETION 
OF THE RESEARCH OR STUDY: PROVIDED, THAT THE 
GRATUITOUS PERMIT SHALL ONLY BE ISSUED AFTER 
CLEARANCE FROM CONCERNED AGENCIES OR 
BODIES SHALL HAVE BEEN SECURED.
"FILIPINO RESEARCHERS SHALL BE GIVEN 
PRIORITY IN ALL RESEARCH APPLICATIONS. IF THE 
APPLICANT IS A FOREIGN ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL, A 
LOCAL INSTITUTION SHALL BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED 
IN THE RESEARCH, COLLECTION AND, WHENEVER 
APPLICABLE AND APPROPRIATE, IN THE 
TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRODUCTS 
DERIVED FROM THE BIOLOGICAL AND GENETIC 
RESOURCES.
"IF SUCH SCIENTIFIC STUDIES YIELD 
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PROVISIONS OF SECTION 18 AND 20 HEREIN SHALL 
APPLY."
Sec. 14. Section 16 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as 
follows:
"Sec. 16. Biosafety. - All activities dealing on [genetic 
engineering and] pathogenic organisms in the Philippines, as 
well as activities requiring the importation, Introduction, field 
release and breeding of organisms that are potentially harmful 
to man and the environment shall be reviewed BY THE 
DENR, PCSD OR DA-BFAR in accordance [with the] 
THROUGH biosafety guidelines ensuring public welfare and 
the protection and conservation of wildlife and their habitats."
Sec. 15. Section 17 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as 
follows:
"Sec. 15. Commercial Breeding or Propagation of 
Wildlife Resources. - Breeding or propagation of wildlife for 
commercial purposes shall be allowed by the [Secretary or the 
authorized -FoprcGGntativc] DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG, 
pursuant to Section 6 through the issuance of wildlife farm / 
culture permit: Provided, That only PROPAGATED FLORA 
AND progenies of [wildlife] WILD FAUNA raised, as well as 
unproductive parent stock shall be utilized for trade: Provided, 
further, That commercial PROPAGATION AND breeding 
operations for wildlife, whenever appropriate, shall be subject 
to an environmental Impact study."
Sec. 16. Insert a new section after Section 17 of Republic Act No. 9147 which 
shall read as follows:
"SEC. 17.1. COMMERCIAL BREEDING OR 
PROPAGA TION OF THREA TENED SPECIES. - 
COMMERCIAL BREEDING OR PROPAGATION OF 
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THAT THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
ARE MET BY THE APPLICANT;
"(A) PROVEN EFFECTIVE BREEDING AND 
CAPTIVE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR THE 
SPECIES; AND,
"(B) COMMITMENT TO SIMULTANEOUSLY 
UNDERTAKE CONSERVATION BREEDING AND 
COMMERCIAL BREEDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH 
SECTION 20 OF THIS ACT: PROVIDED, THAT 
CONSERVATION BREEDING SHALL INCLUDE 
RESTOCKING PLANS IN SUITABLE HABITATS.
"THE DENR SECRETARY, DA SECRETARY, PCSD 
CHAIRPERSON, BMG MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, 
NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY (BMG-MENRE),
AND BMG MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES 
AND AGRARIAN REFORM (BMG-MAFAR), SHALL 
PREPARE A LIST OF THREATENED SPECIES FOR 
COMMERCIAL BREEDING AND SHALL REGULARLY 
REVISE OR UPDATE SUCH LIST OR AS THE NEED 
ARISES."
Sec. 17. Section 18 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 18. Economically Important Species. - The 
[Secretary/ within one (1) year after the cffectivity of this Act,]
DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG shall establish a list of 
economically-important species. WHERE APPROPRIATE, a 
population assessment of such species shall be conducted 
within a reasonable period and shall be regularly reviewed and 
updated by the [Secretary] DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG.
"The collection of certain species shall only be allowed 
when the results of the assessment show that, despite certain 
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remain viable and capable of recovering its numbers. For this 
purpose, the [Secretary] DENRf DA, PCSD, AND BMG shall 
establish a schedule and volume of allowable harvests.
"Whenever an economically Important species become 
threatened, any form of collection shall be prohibited except 
for scientific, educational or breeding / propagation purposes, 
pursuant to the provisions of this Act."
Sec. 18. Section 19 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 19. Designation of Management and Scientific 
Authorities for Internationai Trade in Endangered Species of 
Wild Fauna and Flora. - For the implementation of 
[fnter-national agreement on international trade in endangered
species of-wild-fauna-and flora] THE CONVENTION ON 
INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES 
OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA (CITES), the management 
authorities for terrestrial and aquatic resources shall be the 
[Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau] BIODIVERSITY 
MANAGEMENT BUREAU (BMB) of the DENR and the 
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of the DA, 
respectively [and-that-in]. IN the Province of Palawan AND 
BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM 
MINDANAO the implementation hereof is vested to the 
Palawan Council for Sustainable Development pursuant to 
Republic Act No. 7611, AND THE BANGSAMORO 
GOVERNMENT (BMG) PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 11054.
"To provide advice to the management authorities, 
there shall be designated scientific authorities for terrestrial 
and aquatic / marine species. For the terrestrial species, the 
scientific authorities shall be the Ecosystems Research and 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES (U.P.) Institute of Biological 
Sciences, U.P. INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGY and the National 
Museum and other agencies as may be designated by the 
Secretary. For the marine and aquatic species, the scientific 
authorities shall be the [BFAR] NATIONAL FISHERIES 
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (NFRDI),
U.P. Marine Science Institute, U.P. Visayas, Slliman University 
and the National Museum and other PUBLIC OR PRIVATE 
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS OR agencies as may be 
designated by the Secretary: Provided; That in the case of 
terrestrial species, the ERDB shall chair the scientific 
authorities; and in the case of marine and aquatic species, the 
[U.P. Marine- Science Institute] NFRDI shall chair the 
scientific authorities."
Sec. 19. Section 20 of Republic Act No. 9147 Is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 20. Authority [ofthe Secretary] to Issue Permits. 
- [The Secretary or the duly authorized representative,] [ij In 
order to effectively implement this Act, THE DENR, DA, 
PCSD AND BMG shall Issue permits / certifications / 
clearances with corresponding period of validity, [whenever] 
appropriate FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AS DETERMINED BY 
THE REGULATIONS. THESE PERMITS [wbieh] shall 
Include but not limited to the following:
"(1) Wildlife farm or culture permit [3 to 5 years;]
"(2) Wildlife collector's permit [-1-40 3 years;]
"(3) Gratuitous permit [4-year]
"(4) Local transport permit [4 -to 3 months; and]
"(5) Export / Import / Re-export Permit [1 to 6 
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"(8) WILDLIFE SPECIAL USE PERMIT 
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"(10) CLEARANCE TO OPERATE ZOOLOGICAL, 
BOTANICAL AND OTHER SIMILAR FACILITIES
"(11) CERTIFICATE OF WILDLIFE 
REGISTRATION
"These permits may be renewed subject to the 
guidelines issued by the appropriate agency and upon 
consultation with concerned groups."
Sec. 20. Section 21 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
foliows:
"Sec. 21. AUTHORITY TO COLLECT Fees and 
Charges. - [Reasonable fees and charges-as-may be 
determined upon consultation with the concerned groups, and
In- the amount fixed by the Secretary shall be imposed] THE
DA, DENR, PCSD OR BMG ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED 
TO IMPOSE AND COLLECT REASONABLE FEES AND 
CHARGES for the issuances of permits, CLEARANCES AND 
CERTIFICATES enumerated in the preceding section. 
SUCH FEES SHALL COMPLY WITH ADMINISTRATIVE 
RULES FOR FEE-SETTING AS WELL AS 
CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS ON ACCESS TO 
NATURAL RESOURCES OWNED BY THE STATE. 
PROVISIONS ON BENEFIT SHARING FOR ANCESTRAL 
DOMAIN HOLDERS SHALL BE EMBEDDED IN THE 
PROCEDURES AND VALUATION FOR THE COLLECTION 
OF SUCH FEES.
"For the export of wildlife species, an export permit fee 
of not greater than [three percentum (3%)] FIVE PERCENT 
(5%) of the export value, excluding transport costs, shall be 
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aforesaid fee, the production costs shall be given due 
consideration. Cutflowers, leaves and the like, AND 
AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS AND THE LIKE, produced 
from farms shall be exempted from the said export fee [f 
■Pmvidedf furthcr/lhQt fees and charges shall be reviewed by
the Secretary every two (2) years or as the need arises and
revise the same accordingly, subject to consultation with
eonccrncd sectors.]
"THE DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG MAY ALSO 
IMPOSE AN IMPORT PERMIT FEE FOR THE 
IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE, BASED ON IMPORT 
VALUE AND/OR VALUATION OF POTENTIAL RISKS TO 
BIODIVERSITY AND HUMAN HEALTH: PROVIDED,
THAT ALL FEES AND CHARGES SHALL BE FIXED, ONLY 
AFTER CONSULTATION WITH CONCERNED GROUPS,
THE FEES AND CHARGES MAY ALSO BE REVIEWED 
EVERY TWO (2) YEARS OR AS THE NEED ARISES AND 
REVISE THE SAME ACCORDINGLY, SUBJECT TO THE 
SAME CONSULTATION PROCESS."
Sec. 21. Section 22 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 22. Determination of Threatened WILDLIFE 
Species AND LISTING OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIES. - The 
[Secretary] DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG shall determine 
whether any wildlife species or subspecies is threatened and 
classify the same as critically endangered, endangered, 
vulnerable or other accepted categories. THE 
CLASSIFICATION SHALL BE MADE based on the best 
scientific data and [with--duo regard to] internationally 
accepted criteria. Including but not limited to the following:
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"(b) over-utilization for commercial, recreational, 
scientific or educational purposes; AND,
"[(c)-Inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanism,
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the existence of wildlife.
"[Ttie-Secretary shall reviewy-rcvisc and publish the list 
ef-categorlzed-^hrcatcned wildlife within one (1) year after
effcctivity of this Act.] THE DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG 
SHALL ALSO ESTABLISH A LIST OF THREATENED 
WILDLIFE SPECIES, SO DETERMINED UNDER THE 
APPROPRIATE CATEGORY. THE LIST MAY ALSO 
INCLUDE THOSE SPECIES THAT ARE NON- 
THREATENED BUT HAS THE TENDENCY TO BECOME 
THREATENED IN THE ABSENCE OF ADEQUATE LEGAL 
PROTECTION AND SHALL FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY 
OF EITHER OTHER THREATENED SPECIES OR OTHER 
WILDLIFE SPECIES. [Thereafter, t] The list shall be 
PUBLISHED AND updated regularly or as the need arises, 
EITHER MOTU PROPRIO OR UPON FILING OF A 
PETITION BASED ON SUBSTANTIAL SCIENTIFIC 
INFORMATION OF ANY PERSON SEEKING FOR THE 
ADDITION OR DELETION OF A SPECIES FROM THE 
LIST: Provided, That [a} species listed as threatened OR 
OTHER PROTECTED WILDLIFE shall not be removed there 
from within three (3) years following its initial listing: 
PROVIDED^ FURTHER^ THAT ALL NEWLY DISCOVERED 
SPECIES SHALL AUTOMATICALLY FALL UNDER THE 
CATEGORY OF OTHER THREATENED WILDLIFE 
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"Upon filing of a petition based on substantial scientific 
information of any persons seeking for the addition or deletion 
of a species from the list, the [Seeret-ary] DENRA DA, PCSD 
OR BMG shall evaluate in accordance with the relevant 
factors stated in the first paragraph of this section, the status 
of the species concerned and act on said petition within a 
reasonable period OF TIME.
"The [Secretary] DENR, DA, PCSD AND BMG shall 
also prepare and publish a list of wildlife which resembles so 
closely in appearance with listed threatened wildlife, which 
species shall likewise be categorized as threatened."
Sec. 22. Section 23of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 23. Collection of Threatened OR OTHER 
WILDLIFE SPECIES^ By-products and Derivatives, - The 
collection of threatened AND OTHER wildlife SPECIES, as 
determined and listed pursuant to this Act, including its by­
products and derivatives, shall be allowed only for scientific, 
or breeding or propagation purposes in accordance with 
Section 6 of this Act: Provided, That only [the-aceredited 
individuals, business, research, educational or scientific
entities] PERSONS ACCREDITED BY THE DENR, DA,
PCSD, AND BMG shall be allowed to collect for conservation 
breeding or propagation purposes."
Sec. 23. Section 24 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 24. Conservation Breeding [/■ Commcrciai 
Breeding] or Propagation of Threatened OR OTHER 
WILDLIFE SPECIES. - Conservation breeding or 
propagation of threatened species shall be encouraged in 
order to enhance Its population in Its natural habitat. It shall 
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protection of the habitat where the captive-bred or 
propagated species shall be released, reintroduced or 
restocked.
"Commercial breeding [af^] OR propagation of 
threatened species may be allowed provided that the 
following minimum requirements are met by the applicant, to 
wit:
"(a) Proven effective breeding, [and] captive 
management AND PROPAGATION techniques of the 
species; and
"(b) Commitment to undertake commercial breeding 
AND PROPAGATION in accordance with Section 17 of this 
Act [rsimultaneous with conscrvatiOF^bFOoding];
"(C) UNDERTAKING TO CONTRIBUTE PART OF 
VIABLE PROGENIES TO SPECIES REHABILITATION 
EFFORTS, AS MAY BE PROVIDED IN THE 
REGULATIONS.
"The fSeeretary] DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG shall 
prepare a list of threatened species for commercial breeding 
and shall regularly revise or update such list or as the need 
arises."
Sec. 24. Section 25 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 25. Establishment of Critical Habitats. - [Within 
two (2) years following the effeetivity of this Act, tho-Secrotary
shall] THE DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG SHALL designate 
critical habitats outside protected areas under Republic Act 
No. 7586, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11038, 
where threatened species are found. Such designation shall 
be made on the basis of the best scientific data taking into 
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man-made pressures / threats to the survival of wildlife living 
in the area, among others.
"All designated critical habitats shall be protected, in 
coordination with the local government units and other 
concerned group, from any form of exploitation or destruction 
which may be detrimental to the survival of the threatened 
species dependent therein. For such purpose, the [Secretary]
DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG may acquire, by purchase, 
donation or expropriation, lands, or Interests therein, 
including the acquisition of usufruct, establishment 
easements or other undertakings appropriate in protecting 
the critical habitat."
Sec. 25. Section 26 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 26. Registration of Threatened and [Exotic] 
OTHER Wildlife SPECIES in the Possession of Private 
Persons. - [No person or entity shall be allowed posscGsion of 
wildlife unless such person-or entity-can prove financial and
teehfHeal- capability-and facility to maintain sakl-wildlife. 
Twelve (12) months after the-effectivity of this Act, the
Secretary shall set a period, within which persons/entities
shall register all threatened species collected and exotic
speeies imperted prior-te-the effcctivity of this Act. However,
when the threatened species is needed for breeding / 
propagation of research purposes, the State-may acquire the
wHdIife through a mutually acceptable arrangement.] THE 
DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG SHALL CONTROL, 
REGULATE, AND CAUSE THE REGISTRATION OF ALL 
THREATENED AND OTHER PROTECTED WILDLIFE 
POSSESSED BY PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS AND 
ENTITIES. THREATENED AND OTHER PROTECTED 
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AND ENTITIES THAT ARE NOT REGISTERED SHALL BE 
CONFISCATED IN FAVOR OF THE GOVERNMENT, AND 
THOSE IN POSSESSION SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE 
PENALTIES HEREIN PROVIDED. CERTIFICATES OF 
WILDLIFE REGISTRATION SHALL BE ISSUED FOR THE 
FOLLOWING:
"(A) THREATENED WILDLIFE STOCK ACQUIRED 
UNDER A PRIOR VALID WILDLIFE PERMIT ISSUED TO 
THE SAME APPLICANT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED 
TO WILDLIFE IMPORT PERMITS OR CERTIFICATIONS, 
WILDLIFE COLLECTOR'S PERMIT, SUBJECT TO 
SUBMISSION OF PROOF OF LEGAL ACQUISITION;
"(B) THREATENED WILDLIFE STOCK 
PURCHASED OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRED FROM LEGAL 
SOURCES SUBJECT TO SUBMISSION OF PROOF OF 
LEGAL ACQUISITION;
"(C) PROGENIES OR OFFSPRING OF DULY 
REGISTERED PARENTAL THREATENED WILDLIFE 
STOCKS; AND,
"(D) OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIES THAT ARE NOW 
OR WILL EVENTUALLY BE INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF 
DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG AS REQUIRING LEGAL 
PROTECTION.
"{After the period set has elapsed, threatoned wildlife 
posGcsscd—without certificate—of registration—shaH—be
confiGcatcd in favor- of the government, Gubjcct to the
peaaltie&-hcrcin provided.]
"AH Philippine wildlife [which—are not listed aG 
threatened—prior to—the—effectivity—of—this- -Act] IN
POSSESSION OF PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS AND 
ENTITIES WHICH ARE NOT IN THE LIST AS 
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may later become soA shall [likewise] be registered [derifig 
the period set after the publication of ^he updated list of
threatened spocies] WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS OR AS 
MAY BE PROVIDED IN THE REGULATION, AFTER THE 
PUBLICATION OF THE LIST WHERE THE NAME OF THE f 
WILDLIFE APPEARED.
^POSSESSION OF REGISTERED WILDLIFE 
SPECIES SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS 
UNDER SECTION 12. WHEN A REGISTERED 
THREATENED SPECIES IS NEEDED FOR BREEDING, 
PROPAGATION OR RESEARCH PURPOSES, THE STATE 
MAY ACQUIRE THE REGISTERED WILDLIFE FROM ANY 
PERSON THROUGH A MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE 
ARRANGEMENT.
"THE DENR, DA, PCSD AND BMG SHALL 
IMPROVE THE REGISTRATION AND MONITORING 
SYSTEM OF THREATENED WILDLIFE TO PREVENT 
FRAUD, MISREPRESENTATION AND/OR WILDLIFE 
LAUNDERING AND INCLUDE PRACTICAL INTERIM 
MEASURES IN THE PROCESS."
Sec. 26. Section 27 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 27. Illegal Acts. - Unless otherwise allowed In 
accordance with this Act, it shall be unlawful for any person 
to willfully and knowingly exploit wildlife resources and their 
habitats, or undertake, OR TO INDUCE, SOLICIT OR 
EMPLOY ANOTHER PERSON TO UNDERTAKE, the 
following acts:
"(a) killing and/OR destroying wildlife species,
INCLUDING CAUSING DEATH OR DESTRUCTION AS A 
RESULT OF ANY VIOLATION OF THIS ACT, except In the 
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"(i) when it is done as part of the religious rituals of 
established tribal groups or Indigenous cultural communities;
"(ii) when the wildlife is afflicted with an incurable 
communicable disease;
"(Hi) when it is deemed necessary to put an end to the 
misery suffered by the wildlife;
"(iv) when it Is done to prevent an imminent danger to 
the life or limb of a human being; [an^]
"(v) when the wildlife Is killed or destroyed after it has 
been used in authorized research or experiments; AND,
"(VI) WHEN DONE FOR THE PURPOSE OF 
WILDLIFE POPULATION MANAGEMENT OR 
ERADICATION OF INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES, AS 
AUTHORIZED BY THE DENR, DA, PCSD, OR BMG.
"(b) inflicting injury which cripples and/or impairs the 
reproductive system of wildlife species;
"(c) effecting any of the following acts in critical 
habltat(s):
"(i) dumping of waste products detrimental to wildlife
AND/OR THE CRITICAL HABITAT: PROVIDED, THAT 
DUMPING OF ANY WASTE PRODUCT SHALL BE 
DEEMED TO BE DETRIMENTAL;
"(Ii) squatting or otherwise ILLEGALLY occupying any 
portion of the critical habitat;
"(Hi) mineral exploration and/or extraction,
TREASURE-HUNTING AND/OR PROSPECTING;
"(iv) burning EXCEPT BY AUTHORITIES IF 
ESTABLISHING FIRE BREAKS OR OTHER 
CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES;
"(v) logging; [eM]
"(Vi) quarrying AT ANY SCALE;
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"(VIII) INTRODUCTION, USE, OR APPLICATION 
OF POISONOUS SUBSTANCE THAT ENDANGERS THE 
HABITAT OR PARTS THEREOF OR RENDERS HABITAT 
OR PARTS THEREOF NO LONGER VIABLE FOR 
WILDLIFE;
"(d) introduction, reintroduction or restocking of 
wildlife resources;
"(e) trading [of] OR ATTEMPTING TO TRADE 
wildlife, WILDLIFE BY-PRODUCTS OR DERIVATIVES, 
INCLUDING ADVERTISING, CONTRACTING OR 
OFFERING FOR THE PURPOSE OF SALE OR 
PROCUREMENT OF WILDLIFE, BY-PRODUCTS OR 
DERIVATIVES;
"(f) collecting, hunting or possessing wildlife, their by­
products [and} OR derivatives: PROVIDED, THAT THE 
DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG SHALL DEVELOP A SYSTEM 
AND MECHANISM THAT ALLLOW RESCUE OF 
THREATENED WILDLIFE SPECIES;
"(g) gathering or destroying of active nests, nest trees, 
host plants and the like;
"(h) maltreating and/or inflicting other injuries not 
covered by the preceding paragaphS; [and]
"(i) transporting of wildlife, WILDLIFE BY­
PRODUCTS OR DERIVATIVES;
"(J) WILDLIFE LAUNDERING; AND,
"(K) DESTRUCTION OF WILDLIFE HABITAT 
WHICH CONSISTS IN ANY OF THE ACTS IN LETTER (C) 
OF THIS SECnON, INCLUDING A COMBINATION 
THEREOF, RESULTING IN THE CESSATION OR 
IMPAIRMENT OF THE ECOLOGICAL SERVICE OR 
FUNCTION ASSOCIATED WITH THE HABITAT WHICH 
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EFFORT TO RESTORE OR REHABILITATE. FOR THE 
PURPOSE OF THIS PROHIBITION, THE DENR, DA,
PCSD OR BMG SHALL UNDERTAKE THE VALUATION OF 
THE TIME AND EFFORT REQUIRED FOR 
REHABILITATION AND CHARGE SUCH COSTS TO THE 
OFFENDER: PROVIDED^ THAT WHEN ANY OF 
VIOLATIONS OF LETTERS (A), (E), (F), (I), AND (J)
UNDER THIS SECTION IS COMMITTED BY A 
SYNDICATE OR, IN LARGE SCALE, OR THE WILDLIFE 
INVOLVED IS BOUND FOR EXPORT OR IS ACTUALLY 
EXPORTED TO ANOTHER COUNTRY, OR IS IMPORTED 
FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY BY THE PERSON OR IN 
CONNIVANCE WITH THE PERSONS FROM WHOM THE 
WILDLIFE WAS APPREHENDED, THE OFFENSE 
COMMITTED IS WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING AND SHALL 
BE PENALIZED ACCORDINGLY."
Sec. 27. Section 28 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 28. Penalties for Violations of this Act. - For any 
person who undertakes illegal acts under paragraph (a) of the 
Immediately preceding section to any species as may be 
categorized pursuant to this Act, the following penalties 
and/or fines shall be imposed:
"(a) imprisonment [of a minimum] FROM six (6) years 
and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and/or a fine of [One 
hundred thousand -pesos (PlOO,000.00)] SIX HUNDRED 
THOUSAND PESOS (P600,000.00) to [Qne-miilion pesos 
(P-1,000,000.00)] TWO MILLION PESOS 
(P2,000,000.00), OR TWO TIMES THE PROVEN 
MARKET VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, if inflicted or 
undertaken against species listed as [critical] CRITICALLY 
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"(b) imprisonment [ef] FROM four (4) years and one 
(1) day to six (6) years and/or a fine of [Fifty thousand-pesos 
(PSO.OOO.OO)] THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS 
(PSOO^OOO.OO) to [Five—twndred—thousand—pesos 
(PSQ&tOQO.QQ)] six hundred THOUSAND PESOS 
(P600,000.00}/ OR TWO TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET 
VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, if inflicted or undertaken 
against endangered species;
"(c) imprisonment of two (2) years and one (1) day to 
four (4) years and/or fine of [Thirty- thousand pesos 
(P3Q>-OQ0.OQ)] ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS 
(P150,000.00) to Three hundred thousand pesos 
(P300/000.00)/ OR TWO TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET 
VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, if inflicted or undertaken 
against vulnerable species;
"(d) Imprisonment of one (1) year and one (1) day to 
two (2) years and/or a fine of [Twenty-thousand pesos 
(P2Q/QO0-.-QQ)} ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS 
(P100,000.00) to Two hundred thousand pesos 
(P200,000.00), OR TWO TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET 
VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, if Inflicted or undertaken 
against other threatened species; and,
"(e) imprisonment [ef] FROM six (6) months and one 
(1) day to one (1) year and/or a fine of [Ten thousand pesos 
(PlQ/000.00)], FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) 
to [One- hundred-thousand pesos--(PlQ070QQ-.00)]A ONE 
HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00), OR TWO 
TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET VALUE, WHICHEVER IS 
HIGHER, if inflicted or undertaken against other wildlife 
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"For illegal acts under paragraph (b) of the immediately 
preceding section, the following penalties and/or fines shall 
be imposed:
"(a) imprisonment [of-mlrvimum] FROM four (4) years 
and one (1) day to six (6) years and/or a fine of [Fifty
thousand--- pesos—(P5Q/0QQ-.QQ)] 
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THOUSAND PESOS (P600/000.00), OR TWO TIMES 
THE 
PROVEN MARKET VALUE, 
WHICHEVER IS
HIGHER, if inflicted or undertaken against species listed as 
[er-itleal} CRITICALLY ENDANGERED;
"(b) imprisonment [of] FROM [two--(-2-)] THREE (3) 
years and one (1) day to four (4) years and/or a fine of [Thirty
thousand--- pesos----- (P30,000.00)] 
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HUNDRED
THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00) to [Two--hundred 
thousand—pesos—(P200A000.00)] FOUR HUNDRED 
THOUSAND PESOS (P400,000.00), OR TWO TIMES 
THE 
PROVEN MARKET VALUE, 
WHICHEVER IS
HIGHER, if inflicted or undertaken against endangered 
species;
"(c) imprisonment [of-one-(l)] FROM TWO yearS and 
one (1) day TO THREE (3) YEARS and/or a fine of [Twenty 
thousand pesos (P20,000.00)] ONE HUNDRED FIFTY 
THOUSAND PESOS (P150,000.00) to Two hundred 
thousand pesos (P200/000.00), OR TWO TIMES THE 
PROVEN MARKET VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, if 
inflicted or undertaken against vulnerable species;
"(d) imprisonment [of six (6) months] FROM ONE (1) 
YEAR and one (1) days to [one-(l) year] TWO (2) YEARS 
and a fine of [Ten-thousand pesos (P10/000.00)] ONE 
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thousand pesos (PSO.OOO.OO)] ONE HUNDRED FIFTY 
THOUSAND PESOS (PISO^OOO.OO), OR TWO TIMES 
THE PROVEN MARKET VALUE, WHICHEVER IS
HIGHER, if inflicted or undertaken against other threatened 
species; and,
"(e) imprisonment [of one (1) month to] FROM six (6) 
months AND ONE (1) DAY TO ONE (1) YEAR and/or a fine 
of [Five thousand pesos (P5/000.00) FIFTY THOUSAND 
PESOS (P50,000.00) to [Twenty—thousand—pesos 
(P-20,000.00)] ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS 
(P100,000.00), OR TWO TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET 
VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, if inflicted or undertaken 
against other wildlife species;
"For illegal acts under paragraphs (c) and (d) of the 
immediately preceding section, an imprisonment [of one (1) 
month to eight (8) years] FROM FOUR (4) YEARS AND 
ONE (1) DAY TO EIGHT (8) YEARS and/or a fine of [Five
thousand---- pesos—(P5>000.00)] THREE HUNDRED
THOUSAND PESOS (P300,00000) to Five million pesos 
(P5,000/000.00) shall be imposed. IF CRITICAL HABITAT 
REQUIRES REHABILITATION OR RESTORATION AS 
DETERMINED BY THE COURT, THE OFFENDER SHALL 
BE REQUIRED TO RESTORE THE SAME, WHENEVER 
PRACTICABLE, OR PAY ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION 
FOR THE DAMAGE CAUSED.
"For illegal acts under paragraph (e) AND (F) the 
following penalties and/or fines shall be imposed:
"(a) imprisonment [of two (2) years and-one (1) day] 
FROM SIX (6) YEARS AND ONE (1) DAYS [to four (d) 
yearn] TO EIGHT (8) YEARS and/or a fine of [Five thousand 
pesos (P5/Q00.00) to] Three hundred thousand pesos 
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MARKET VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, if [fflftietcd or 
tmdeftaken against] INVOLVING species listed as [eriticat] 
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED;
w(b) imprisonment [ef-ene (1) year and one (1) day] 
FROM FOUR (4) YEARS AND ONE (1) DAY to [twe-<2) 
years] SIX (6) YEARS and/or a fine of [Two thousand pesos 
^2,000:00)] TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS 
(P200,000.00) to [Two—hundred—thousand—pesos 
(P-2QQ/0Q0.Q0)] THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS 
(P300,000.00), OR TWO TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET 
VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, if [inflicted or 
undertaken-against] INVOLVING endangered species;
"(c) imprisonment [of-si)e(6) months and-one (1) day] 
FROM TWO (2) YEARS AND ONE (1) DAY to [one^ 
year] FOUR (4) YEARS and/or a fine of [One-thousand pesos 
(PT.QGQ.QO}] SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND PESOS 
(P75,000.00) to [One—hundred—thousand—pesos 
(P100/000.Q0)] ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND 
PESOS (P150,000.00), OR TWO TIMES THE PROVEN 
MARKET VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, if [mflieted-er 
ufidertaken against] INVOLVING vulnerable species;
"(d) imprisonment of [one (1) month and one (l) day] 
FROM ONE (1) YEAR AND ONE (1) DAY to [six-(6) 
months] TWO (2) YEARS and/or a fine of [Five- hundred 
pesos (P5QQ.O0) to] Fifty thousand pesos (P50/000.00) TO 
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00), OR 
TWO TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET VALUE, 
WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, If inflicted or undertaken against 
species listed as threatened species; and,
"(e) imprisonment [of ten (10) days] FROM SIX (6) 
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and/or a fine of [Two hundred pesos (fZQO.OO)], THIRTY 
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(P50/000.00), OR TWO TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET
VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, if [Meted..or
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"For illegal acts under paragraphs [(f) and] (g) AND 
(H) of the Immediately preceding section, the following 
penalties and/or fines shall be imposed:
"(a) Imprisonment of [two (2)] FOUR (4) years and 
one (1) day to [four (d)] SIX (6) years and/or a fine of [Thirty 
thousand—pesos—(P3G>Q00.00)] THREE HUNDRED 
THOUSAND PESOS (P300,000.00) to [Three hundred
thousand-----pesos---- (P3QQ,000.00)] SIX HUNDRED
THOUSAND PESOS (P600,000.00), OR TWO TIMES 
THE PROVEN MARKET VALUE, WHICHEVER IS 
HIGHER, if inflicted or undertake against species listed as 
[erttieal] CRITICALLY ENDANGERED;
"(b) imprisonment of [one (1) year] THREE (3) 
YEARS and one (1) day to [two-{-2) years] FIVE (5) YEARS 
and/OR a fine of [Twenty thousand pesos (P20,QQ0.Q0)] 
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00) to 
[Two hundred thousand pesos ■ (P200/000.00)] THREE 
HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P300,000.00), OR TWO 
TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET VALUE, WHICHEVER IS 
HIGHER, if Inflicted or undertaken against endangered 
species.
"(c) imprisonment [of six (6) months] FROM TWO (2) 
YEARS and one (1) day to [one-(l) year] FOUR (4) YEARS 
and/OR a fine of [Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00)-ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) to [One 
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"(d) imprisonment [of one (1) month] FROM ONE (1) 
YEAR and one (1) day to [six (6) months] TWO (2) YEARS 
and/OR a fine of [Five- thousand pesos (P5/000.00)-ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) to [Fifty 
thousand- pesos--(PFO.QOO.00)] ONE HUNDRED FIFTY 
THOUSAND PESOS (P150,000.00), OR TWO TIMES 
THE PROVEN MARKET VALUE, WHICHEVER IS
HIGHER, if inflicted or undertaken against species as other 
threatened species; and,
"(e) imprisonment [often (10) days] FROM SIX (6) 
MONTHS AND ONE (1) DAY to [one (1) month] ONE (1) 
YEAR and/OR a fine of [Qne-thousand-pesos (PI,000.00) 
FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) to [Five 
thousand peses-(P5,000.00)] ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND 
PESOS (P100,000.00), OR TWO TIMES THE PROVEN 
MARKET VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, If Inflicted or 
undertaken against other [wildlife] PROTECTED species [r 
Provided^ That in case of paragraph (f), where the acts were
perpetuated through the mcans-of inappropriate techniques
and devic-es>-the maximum penalty herein provided shall be
imposed.]
"For Illegal acts under paragraphs [(h) and] (i) AND 
0) of the Immediately preceding section, the following 
penalties and fines shall be imposed
"(a) imprisonment [efsix{-6> months and one (1) day]
FROM EIGHT (8) YEARS AND ONE (1) DAY to [ene-{-l) 
year] TEN (10) YEARS and a fine of [Fifty-thousand-pesos
(PSO/OOO.OQ)] FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS
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(•P-IQO.QOO.OO)] ONE MILLION PESOS (Pl/000/000.00)/ 
OR TWO TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET VALUE, 
WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, If [inflicted or undertaken 
against-] INVOLVING species listed as [€f4tieal-species] 
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED;
"(b) imprisonment [ef three (3) months and one (1) 
day] FROM SIX (6) YEARS AND ONE (1) DAY to [soe(6) 
months] TO EIGHT (8) YEARS and a fine of [Twenty 
thousand—pesos—(PZO.OOO.OO)] THREE HUNDRED 
THOUSAND PESOS (P300,000.00) to [Fifty-thousand 
pe5O5-(P50/Q00.00)] SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS 
(P600,000.00), OR TWO TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET 
VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, if [fnfiicted or 
undertaken against] INVOLVING endangered species;
"(c) imprisonment [of one (1) month and one (1) day] 
FROM FOUR (4) YEARS AND ONE (1) DAY to [three (3) 
months] SIX (6) YEARS and a fine of [Five thousand pesos
(P5->ooQtOQ)] one hundred fifty thousand pesos
(P150,0001.00) to [Twenty- thousand pesos (PZO.OQO.OO)]
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P300,000.00), 
OR TWO TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET VALUE, 
WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, if [infiieted—or- undertaken 
against] INVOLVING vulnerable species;
"(d) imprisonment [often (10) days] FROM TWO (2) 
YEARS AND ONE (1) DAY to [one {1} month] FOUR (4) 
YEARS and a fine of [One thousand pesos (Pl.OOO.OO)] ONE 
HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) to [Five 
thousand pesos-(-P5,000.00)] TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND 
PESOS (P200,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against 
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"(e) imprisonment [of five (5) days] FROM ONE (1)
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YEARS and a fine of [Two hundred pesos (P200.00)] FIFTY 
THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) to [G>nc thousand pesos 
(Pl.QQO.QQ)] ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS 
(P100,000.00), OR TWO TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET 
VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, if [Meted or 
undertaken—against] INVOLVING other [wlidllfc] 
PROTECTED species.
"[Ait-wildiifO; its derivatives or by-products, and all 
fiaraphernalia-/-tools, and conveyances used in connection 
with violations of this Act shall be ipso facto forfeited In favor
of-the government: Provided/JhdX. where the ownership of
the aforesai#-conveyances belong to third persons who has
fK) participation in or knowledge-of the illegal acts, the same
may he released to said owner: The apprehending agency
shall immediately cause the transfer of all-wildlifc that have
been seized or recovered to ;the nearest-Wildlife Rescue
Center of the Department of Environment in the said area.]
!1[if the offender is an alien, he shall-be deported after 
service of-sentence and payment of fines, without any further
proceedings.]
'■^pFhe fines herein prescribed shall be increased by at 
leastrten percent (10%) every three (3) years to compensate
for inflation and to maintain the deterrent function of such
fines.]
"FOR VIOLATIONS OF LETTERS (A), (E), (F), (I), 
AND (J) UNDER SECTION 27 OF THIS ACT, 
COMMITfED BY A SYNDICATE OR, IN LARGE SCALE, 
OR THE WILDLIFE INVOLVED IS BOUND FOR EXPORT 
OR IS ACTUALLY EXPORTED TO ANOTHER COUNTRY; 
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PERSONS OR IN CONNIVANCE WITH THE PERSONS 
FROM WHOM THE WILDLIFE WAS APPREHENDED, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING, 
THE FOLLOWING FINES AND PENALTIES SHALL BE 
IMPOSED:
"(A) IMPRISONMENT FROM TWELVE (12) 
YEARS AND ONE (1) DAY TO TWENTY (20) YEARS AND 
A FINE OF ONE MILLION PESOS (P1,000,000.00) TO 
TEN MILLION PESOS (P10,000,000.00), OR TWO 
TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET VALUE, WHICHEVER IS 
HIGHER, IF INFLICTED OR UNDERTAKEN AGAINST 
SPECIES LISTED AS CRITICALLY ENDANGERED;
1'(B) IMPRISONMENT FROM EIGHT (8) YEARS 
AND ONE (1) DAY TO TWELVE (12) YEARS AND A FINE 
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MARKET VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, IF 
INFLICTED OR UNDERTAKEN AGAINST ENDANGERED 
SPECIES;
"(C) IMPRISONMENT FROM SIX (6) YEARS AND 
ONE (1) DAY TO EIGHT (8) YEARS AND A FINE OF 
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P300,000.00) 
TO EIGHT 
HUNDRED THOUSAND 
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(P800,000.00), OR TWO TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET 
VALUE, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, IF INFLICTED OR 
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST VULNERABLE SPECIES;
"(D) IMPRISONMENT FROM FOUR (4) YEARES 
AND ONE (1) DAY TO SIX (6) YEARS AND A FINE OF 
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00) TO 
FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P400,000.00), 
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WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, IF INFLICTED OR 
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST OTHER THREATENED 
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"(E) IMPRISONMENT FROM TWO (2) YEARES 
AND ONE (1) DAY TO FOUR (5) YEARS AND A FINE OF 
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) TO 
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00), OR 
TWO TIMES THE PROVEN MARKET VALUE, 
WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, IF INFLICTED OR 
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIES."
Sec. 28. Insert eleven (11) new sections after Section 28 of Republic Act No.
9147 which shall read as follows:
"SEC. 28.1. IMPOSITION OF PENALTY FOR 
VIOLATION COMMITTED BY JURIDICAL ENTITY AND 
ADDITIONAL LIABILITY, - IF THE VIOLATION IS 
COMMITTED BY A CORPORATION, COOPERATIVE, 
ASSOCIATION OR ANY OTHER JURIDICAL PERSONS,
THE PENALTY SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON THE 
PERSONS WHO COMMITTED THE ACT AS WELL AS THE 
PRESIDENT, DIRECTORS, MANAGERS, MANAGING 
PARTNER, OR OTHER OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR 
SUCH VIOLATION.
"ANY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE,
WHO IS FOUND LIABLE, FOR ANY OFFENSE 
PENALIZED BY SIX (6) YEARS OF IMPRISONMENT OF 
THIS ACT, SHALL, IN ADDITION TO THE PENALTY 
WHICH MAY BE IMPOSED UPON HIM AS PRINCIPAL,
BE PERPETUALLY DISQUALIFIED FROM HOLDING 
ANY PUBLIC OFFICE.
"ANY PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF 
THIS ACT SHALL BE PERMANENTLY AND 
PERPETUALLY DISQUALIFIED FROM BEING ISSUED
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ANY WILDLIFE PERMITS, CLEARANCES, AGREEMENTS 
AND/OR CERTIFICATES.
"SEC. 28.2. RECOVERY OF COST AND 
REPARATION AND RESTORATION OF AFFECTED 
RESOURCE. - IN ADDITION TO THE FINE AND 
IMPRISONMENT THAT MAY BE IMPOSED FOR 
VIOLATION OF THIS ACT, THE OFFENDER SHALL ALSO 
PAY ALL REASONABLE COST INCURRED BY THE STATE 
RESULTING FROM THE SAID VIOLATION. THE COST 
MAY INCLUDE EXPENSES FOR TRANSPORT, 
MAINTENANCE OF THE SEIZED WILDLIFE, AND 
PROPER DISPOSAL THEREOF.
"THE OFFENDER SHALL LIKEWISE BE LIABLE TO 
PAY THE RESOURCE ECONOMIC VALUE, PROVEN TO 
HAVE BEEN LOST OR SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF THE 
VIOLATION AND TO INDEMNIFY THE STATE FOR THE 
COST OF RESTORATION OF THE AFFECTED 
RESOURCE.
"SEC. 28.3. ESCALATION OF THE AMOUNT OF 
FINES. - THE FINES HEREIN PRESCRIBED SHALL 
AUTOMATICALLY INCREASE, WITHOUT NEED FOR 
FURTHER LEGISLATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE 
ISSUANCE, BY TEN PERCENT (10%) EVERY FIVE (5) 
YEARS FROM THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT TO 
MAINTAIN THE DETERRENT FUNCTION OF SUCH 
FINES.
"SEC. 28.4. DISPUTABLE PRESUMPTIONS— 
WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE WILDLIFE PERMIT, 
CERTIFICATION OR CLEARANCE, OR AUTHORITY, AT 
THE TIME OF APPREHENSION, THE FOLLOWING 
SHALL CONSTITUTE A PRESUMPTION THAT A 
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ACT, HAS BEEN COMMITTED BY THE PERSON/S 
INVOLVED:
"(A) POSSESSION OF ANY HUNTING, TRAPPING 
OR COLLECTING PARAPHERNALIA ALONG WITH LIVE 
OR DEAD WILDLIFE PRODUCTS AND DERIVATIVES 
SHALL BE A DISPUTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT THE 
POSSESSOR CAUSED THE KILLING AND/OR 
DESTRUCTION, INFLICTION OF INJURY, 
MALTREATMENT, COLLECTION, HUNTING OF 
WILDLIFE, WILDLIFE BY-PRODUCTS AND/OR 
DERIVATIVES, AS APPROPRIATE;
"(B) FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE 
AIRFREIGHT, SHIPPING, TRUCKING OR 
FORWARDING COMPANIES FROM WHOSE 
POSSESSION THE WILDLIFE, BY-PRODUCTS AND/OR 
DERIVATIVES ARE DISCOVERED OR SEIZED TO FULLY 
COOPERATE IN THE INVESTIGATION BY CONCERNED 
GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES ON THE MATTER SHALL 
CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT THERE IS 
CONNIVANCE OR CONSPIRACY BETWEEN THE 
COMPANY AND THE SHIPPER TO VIOLATE THE 
RELEVANT PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
"SEC. 28.5. SEPARATE OFFENSES FOR EACH 
SPECIES AND CIRCUMSTANCES FOR THE 
IMPOSITION OF MAXIMUM PENALTY, - IN CASES 
WHERE MORE THAN ONE (1) WILDLIFE SPECIES IS 
COLLECTED, HUNTED, POSSESSED, TRANSPORTED OR 
OTHERWISE INVOLVED IN CONNECTION WITH THE 
VIOLATION OF THIS ACT, EACH WILDLIFE SPECIES 
INVOLVED SHALL CONSTITUTE A SEPARATE AND 
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"EACH SEPARATE DISTINCT COUNT OF 
VIOLATION SHALL BE PROSECUTED AND PENALIZED 
SEPARATELY, REGARDLESS OF INTENT, UNITY OR 
CONNECTIONS OF THE ACTS RESULTING INTO THE 
VIOLATION. MOREOVER, NUMBER OF SPECIMEN 
INVOLVED IN EVERY SPECIES AND THE 
CIRCUMSTANCES OBTAINING IN EACH PROVEN 
VIOLATION, AS SPECIFIED HEREUNDER, SHALL 
SERVE AS BASIS FOR THE IMPOSITION OF 
PENALTIES.
"(A) IF MORE THAN ONE (1) SPECIMEN OF A 
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES IS INVOLVED, 
THE MAXIMUM PENALTY SHALL BE IMPOSED;
"(B) IF MORE THAN FIVE (5) OF SPECIMENS OF 
AN ENDANGERED SPECIES IS INVOLVED, THE 
MAXIMUM PENALTY SHALL BE IMPOSED;
"(C) IF MORE THAN EIGHT (8) SPECIMENS OF A 
VULNERABLE SPECIES IS INVOLVED, THE MAXIMUM 
PENALTY SHALL BE IMPOSED;
"(D) IF MORE THAN TEN (10) SPECIMENS OF A 
NEAR THREATENED SPECIES IS INVOLVED, THE 
MAXIMUM PENALTY SHALL BE IMPOSED;
"(E) IF MORE THAN FIFTEEN (15) SPECIMENS 
OF OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIES IS INVOLVED, THE 
MAXIMUM PENALTY SHALL BE IMPOSED;
"(F) IF THE PROHIBITED ACT COMMITTED 
INVOLVES THE INDUCEMENT OF INDIGEOUS 
PEOPLES, THE MAXIMUM PENALTY SHALL BE 
IMPOSED; AND,
"(G) IF AT THE TIME OF HIS OR HER TRIAL FOR 
A VIOLATION OF THIS ACT, THE ACCUSED SHALL 
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JUDGMENT OF THE SAME OR ANOTHER VIOLATION OF 
THIS ACT, MAXIMUM PENALTY SHALL BE IMPOSED.
"SEC. 28.6. LIABILITY UNDER OTHER LAWS, - 
PROSECUTION FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ACT SHALL 
BE WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE PROSECUTION OF 
THE OFFENDER FOR VIOLATION OF OTHER LAWS, 
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
"SEC. 28.7. CREATION OF PLANTILLA 
POSITIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, - THE DENR, 
DA, peso, AND BMG ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO 
CREATE, SUBJECT TO EXISTING GUIDELINES, 
PERMANENT POSITIONS OF ENFORCEMENT 
OFFICERS, OR DESIGNATE THEIR EXISTING 
PERMANENT EMPLOYEES AS SUCH FROM THEIR 
RESPECTIVE ENFORCEMENT UNITS. SUCH 
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SHALL HAVE FULL 
AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS 
ACT AND OTHER ENVIRONMENT LAWS.
"THE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE 
AUTHORIZED TO CARRY THEIR AGENCY'S BADGE AND 
GOVERNMENT FIREARMS IN THE CONDUCT OF THEIR 
DUTIES, SUBJECT TO THE EXISTING RULES ON 
FIREARMS AND AFTER PROPER TRAINING FROM 
APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT FACILITY CONDUCTING 
FIREARMS TRAINING.
"SEC. 28.8. WILDLIFE REGULATORY AND LAW 
ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
SYSTEM, - DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG SHALL 
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SURVEILLANCE OF ACTIVITIES INVOLVING 
WILDLIFE. THESE SYSTEMS SHALL BE SO DESIGNED, 
KEEPING IN MIND THE NEED FOR COORDINATION, 
SUPPORT, INFORMATION SHARING AND 
COORDINATIVE ACTION AMON DENR, DA, PCSD, 
BMG, AND OTHER RELEVANT AGENCIES.
"SEC. 28.9. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDEf 
ADJUDICATE, AND ADMINISTER PENALTIES, - THE 
DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG ARE GIVEN THE POWER TO 
EXERCISE ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION IN ALL 
CASES OF VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT. FOR THIS 
PURPOSE, DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG, MAY PROVIDE A 
SCHEDULE OF ADMNISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR 
VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT AND THE RULES AND 
REGULATIONS ISSUED HEREUNDER.
"IN THE EXERCISE OF ITS ADJUDICATION 
POWER, DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG MAY CAUSE THE 
CONFISCATION, FORFEITURE AND FINAL 
DISPOSITION OF ALL WILDLIFE, ITS DERIVATIVES 
AND BY-PRODUCTS AS WELL AS TOOLS AND 
CONVEYANCES USE IN CONNECTION WITH THE 
VIOLATION. IN THE SAME MANNER, IMPOSED FINES 
AND OTHER PENALTIES PROVIDED IN THIS ACT AND 
THE REGULATIONS ISSUED HEREUNDER, AND CITE 
IN CONTEMPT THOSE WHO MISLEAD, EVADE OR 
REFUSE TO COOPERATE IN THE INVESTIGATION.
"IN RELATION WITH THIS SECTION, THE DENR, 
DA, PCSD, AND BMG IS FURTHER AUTHORIZED TO 
ORGANIZE THEIR RESPECTIVE ADJUDICATION 
STRUCTURES OR DESIGNATE EXISTING STRUCTURES 
TO IMPLEMENT THE ADJUDICATION AUTHORITY 
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"TO ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTION, THE DENR, DA, 
PCSD, AND BMG ARE FURTHER AUTHORIZED TO 
ISSUE PROCEDURAL RULES AND REGULATION AS 
APPROPRIATE.
"SEC. 28.10. ROLE OF OTHER NATIONAL 
AGENCIES^ LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS AND THE 
GENERAL PUBLIC. - IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATED 
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS AS MAY BE PROVIDED IN 
THIS ACT AND OTHER LAWS, RULES AND 
REGULATIONS, 
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INSTRUMENTALITIES, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT 
OWNED AND CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS AND 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS SHALL ASSIST AND 
SUPPORT THE DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG IN THE 
IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT.
"LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS SHALL, REQUIRE 
THE PRESENTATION OF A DULY ISSUED PERMITS 
AND/OR CLEARANCES FROM DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG 
AS A PREREQUISITE FOR THE ISSUANCE OR 
RENEWAL OF BUSINESS PERMITS AND OTHER 
APPLICABLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERMITS AND 
CLEARANCES FOR ALL BUSINESS AND ACTIVITIES 
INVOLVING WILDLIFE.
"PRIVATE PERSON WHO SHALL PROVIDE 
INFORMATION LEADING TO THE PROSECUTION AND 
CONVICTION OF OFFENDERS FOR ANY VIOLATION OF 
THIS ACT AND ITS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND 
REGULATIONS SHALL BE GIVEN AMPLE PROTECTION 
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"SEC. 28.11. STRATEGIC LAWSUIT AGAINST 
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (SLAPP) IN THE 
ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT. - A LEGAL ACTION 
FILED TO HARASS, VEX, EXERT UNDUE PRESSURE, OR 
STIFLE ANY LEGAL RECOURSE THAT ANY PERSON, 
INSTITUTION, OR THE GOVERNMENT HAS TAKEN OR 
MAY TAKE IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT SHALL 
BE TREATED AS A STRATEGIC LAWSUIT AGAINST 
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (SLAPP).
"THE RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR 
ENVIRONMENTAL CASES SHALL GOVERN THE 
PROCEDURE IN CIVIL, CRIMINAL, AND SPECIAL 
CIVIL ACTIONS INVOLVING THE ENFORCEMENT OR 
VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT INCLUDING ACTIONS 
TREATED AS A SLAPP AS PROVIDED IN THIS 
SECTION."
Sec. 29. Section 29 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 29. Wildlife Management Fund. - There Is hereby 
established a Wildlife Management Funds EACH to be 
administered by the [Department] DENR, DA, PCSD, AND 
BMG as a special account in the National Treasury [which]. 
It shall finance rehabilitation or restoration of habitats 
affected by acts committed in violation of this Act and support 
scientific research, enforcement, [afl4] monitoring activities, 
INTELLIGENCE GATHERING AND MONITORING 
ACTIVITIES, PROCUREMENT OF VEHICLES, FIREARMS 
AND AMMUNITIONS, as well as enhancement of 
capabilities of relevant agencies.
"The Fund shall [derive] BE DERIVED from 
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DERIVATIVES, fees, charges, donations, endowments, 
administrative fees or grants in the form of contributions, 
INCLUDING AWARD FOR COST OF REPARATION AND 
RESTORATION OF AFFECTED RESOURCE. Contributions 
to the Fund shall be exempted from donor taxes and all other 
taxes, charges or fees imposed by the government.
"THE FUND SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY UTILIZED 
AS FOLLOWS:
"(A) THIRTY PERCENT (30%) FOR THE 
MONITORING, ENFORCEMENT, AND PROSECUTION 
ACTIVITIES ON TRAFFICKING OF WILDLIFE;
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FOR THE
MAINTENANCE AND OPEREATION OF RESCUE 
CENTERS AND FOR THE REHABILITATION AND 
RESTORATION OF HABITATS AFFECTED BY ACTS 
COMMITTED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT;
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FOR THE
PURCHASE, UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF 
VEHICLES, VESSELS, FIREARMS AND AMMUNITIONS, 
COMMUNICATION AND OTHER EQUIPMENT USED FOR 
THE MONITORING, CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE OF 
WILDLIFE SPECIES;
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FOR THE
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OF WILDLIFE PERSONNEL, 
DEPUTIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND 
VOLUNTEERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS.
Sec. 30. Section 30 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 30. [-Bcputation of Wildlife Enforcement Officers]
PERSONS AND DEPUTIES AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE 
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shaH—deputize—wMife—eufercement—officers—from
nongovernment- - organizations, citizens- groups, community
organizations and other volunteers- who have undergone the
necessary training fer-this purpose.] ENFORCEMENT 
OFFICERS OF THE DENR, DA, PCSD, BMG, [T] the 
Philippine National Police (PNP), the Armed Forces of the 
Philippines (AFP), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), 
and other law enforcement agencies [shaH designate wildlife 
enforcement officers] ARE AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE 
THE PENAL PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT. [As such, the 
wHdllfe-enforcement officers shall have the full authorlty-te
seize illegally tradod-wildlife and to arrest violators-of-this Act
subject to existing laws> rules and-regulations-on-arrest and
detention.] THESE AGENCIES SHALL DESIGNATE 
WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ARREST 
VIOLATORS OF THIS ACT AND TO SEIZE ALL WILDLIFE 
BY-PRODUCTS AND DERIVATIVES AND, PROCEEDS 
THEREOF, INCLUDING ALL TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS AND 
CONVEYANCES, USED IN RELATION THERETO.
"DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG MAY ALSO 
DEPUTIZE WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FROM 
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP), LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT UNITS, NON-GOVERNMENTAL 
ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS WHO 
HAVE UNDERGONE NECESSARY TRAINING FOR THIS 
PURPOSE. THESE AGENCIES MAY ALSO SEEK THE 
COOPERATION OF INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL 
ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CONDUCT OF ITS 
INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS."
Sec. 31. Section 31 of Republic Act No. 9147 Is hereby amended to read as
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"Sec. 31. Establishment of National Wildlife Research 
Centers AND FORENSICS LABORATORY. - The 
[Secretary] DENR AND DA^ IN COORDINATION WITH 
PCSD AND BMG, shall establish national wildlife research 
centers for terrestrial and aquatic species to lead In the 
conduct of scientific researches on the proper strategies for 
the conservation and protection of wildlife, including captive 
breeding or propagation. THE DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG 
MAY ALSO ESTABLISH OR DESIGNATE FORENSICS 
LABORATORIES FOR THE CONDUCT OF FORENSIC 
ANALYSES AND OTHER RELATED CAPABILITIES FOR 
WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT. In this regard, the 
[Secretary], DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG shall [encourage 
the participation of] ESTABLISH PARTNERSHIPS WITH 
experts from academic [/] AND research institutions and 
[wildlife industry] THE PRIVATE SECTOR."
Sec. 32. Section 32 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 32. Wildlife Rescue Center. - The [Secretary], 
DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG, shall establish or designate 
wildlife rescue centers to take temporary custody and care of 
all confiscated, abandoned, TURNED OVER [and/J or 
donated wildlife [to ensurc-their- welfare and well-being]. 
SUCH WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTERS SHALL BE STAFFED 
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND SHALL ALSO HAVE 
THE NECESSARYTOOLS, MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND 
FACILITIES CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS 
OF ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE. The [Secretory], 
DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG shall formulate guidelines for 
the disposition of wildlife from the rescue centers AND 
SHALL REGULARLY INCLUDE IN THE PROPOSAL FOR 
INCLUSION IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT,
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"FOR THE FORFEITURE OF WILDLIFE UNDER 
SEC. 28.9 AT SUCH VOLUMES THAT WILL BE 
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RESCUE CENTERS, THE FACILITIES IN WHICH THE 
WILDLIFE WAS FOUND, IF ADEQUATE, SHALL BE 
TEMPORARILY TAKEN OVER BY THE AUTHORIZED 
AGENCIES IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED 
CARE OF SUCH WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTERS 
MANAGED BY THE STATE OR ACCREDITED BY THE 
STATE TO HOLD SUCH CONFISCATED WILDLIFE."
Sec. 33. Section 33 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 33. Creation of Wildlife Traffic Monitoring Units. 
-The [Secretary], DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG shall create 
a wildlife traffic monitoring units (WTMUS) in strategic air 
and seaports all over the country to ensure the strict 
compliance and effective implementation of all existing 
wildlife laws, rules and regulations, including pertinent 
International agreements. FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE 
DENR, DA, PCSD AND BMG ARE AUTHORIZED TO ADD 
IN THEIR STAFFING PATTERN ENFORCEMENT 
OFFICERS, TO BE ASSIGNED AT WTMUS.
"Customs officers and/or other authorized government 
representatives assigned at air or seaports who may have 
intercepted wildlife commodities in the discharge of their 
official functions shall [T-prior to- further dispesitfen 4:hereef,- 
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Sec. 34. Section 34 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 34. Exemption from Taxes. - Any donation, 
contribution, GRANT, bequest, subsidy or financial aid which 
may be made to the [Department of Environment and Natural 
Resources or to the Department-of Agriculture] DENR, DA,
PCSD, BMG, and to NGOs AND PEOPLES 
ORGANIZATIONS engaged in wildlife conservation, 
PROTECTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT duly registered 
with the Securities and Exchange Commission OR THE 
COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as certified 
by the local government unit, the [Department—of 
Environment and Natural Resources or the Department of
Agriculture] DENR, DA, PCSD OR BMG, for the conservation 
and protection of wildlife resources and their habitats shall 
constitute as an allowable deduction from the taxable income 
of the donor and shall be exempt from donor's tax."
Sec. 35. Section 35 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 35. Flagship Species. - Local government units 
shall initiate conservation measures for [endemic] WILDLIFE 
species in their areas. For this purpose, they may adopt 
flagship species such as the Cebu black shama (copsychus 
cebuensis), tamaraw (bubaiusmindorensis), Philippine tarsier 
(tarsias syrichta), Philippie teak (tectona phiiippinensis), 
which shall serve as emblems of conservation for the local 
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DA, PCSD, AND BMG SHALL PROMULGATE RULES AND 
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Sec. 39. Section 37 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 37. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - 
Within [twelvc-(12] SIX (6) months following the effectivity 
of this Actr [seerotaRes of the Department of Environment and 
Natural ResourcGS and the--Department of Agrieolturc, in
coordination with the Committees- -en Environment and
Ecology of-the - Senate and the House of-Representatives,
respectivciy,] THE DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG shall 
JOINTLY promulgate [respective] THE IMPLEMENTING 
rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this 
Act. Whenever appropriate, coordination in the preparation 
and implementation of rules and regulations on joint and 
inseparable Issues shall be done by [both-Dcpartments] THE 
DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG. The commitments of the 
State to international agreements and protocols shall likewise 
be a consideration in the Implementation of this Act."
Sec. 40. Section 38 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 38. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to 
initially implement the provisions of this Act shall be charged 
against the RESPECTIVE appropriations of the [Department 
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AND BMG In the current General Appropriations Act. 
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