FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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S.B. No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
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It is reported that two hundred (200) Filipinos are born every hour. This translates to 
roughly 1.75 million Filipinos being born yearly. On the other hand, it is estimated that 
three (3) billion to six (6) billion trees per year are felled. This translates to 1.62 trees 
per person per year. 
Considering the exponential increase in the Philippine population and the continuous 
felling of trees to supply the demand of the economy, there will come a time that the 
person to tree ratio will be reduced to nil. To arrest this alarming situation, this measure 
aims to protect our patrimony and to ensure that the future generation will still have a 
beautiful green Philippines to live in. 
This bill is earnestly sought. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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First Regular Session 
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S.B. No. i::!725 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR 
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AN ACT REQUIRING THAT A TREE BE PLANTED FOR EVERY CHILD BORN IN 
THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING A FRAMEWORK FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION, AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "A Tree For Every 
Child Act." 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy.- The State recognizes its policy to protect 
and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with 
the rhythm and harmony of nature. 
SECTION 3. A Tree for every Child. The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of a child 
is hereby mandated to plant a tree for their every child born in the Philippines. 
SECTION 4. Local Government Units, Cities. - All Local Government Units 
(LGU) where tree planting activities are conducted shall issue a certification that such 
tree is planted in behalf of the child. 
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The Certification, shall be, for all intents and purposes, the primary evidence that 
there is a tree planted in his/her behalf. 
SECTION 5. Requirement in School Admission. In addition to the prescribed 
minimum standards for admission by the respective schools, the Certification, as 
provided in Section 4, shall be required prior to the admission of the concerned child. 
Section 5. Penalty. - The penalty of Three thousand pesos (P3,OOO.OO) to Five 
thousand pesos (P5,OOO.OO) shall be imposed on any person, LGU who shall issue a 
false certification as provided in Section 4 hereof. 
Any school or institution found 
violating Section 5 shall be fined with Three Thousand Pesos (P3,OOO.OO) on the first 
instance, Five Thousand Pesos (P5,OOO.OO) on the second instance and on the third or 
succeeding instances, the School's license to operate shall be revoked without 
prejudice to the criminal prosecution of its officers and employees. 
Violation of any provision of this Act shall subject the government official or 
employee concerned to appropriate administrative, civil and/or criminal sanctions, 
including suspension and/or dismissal from the government service and forfeiture of 
benefits. 
SECTION 6. Appropriations. The 
amount 
necessary 
to 
implement the 
provisions of this Act Shall be included and incorporated in the Annual General 
Appropriations of 
the various agencies of the government involved in the 
implementation of this Act. 


SECTION 7. Separability Clause .. - If any part or provision of this Act is held 
unconstitutional or invalid, the other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected 
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
SECTION 8. Repealing Clause .. - All laws, orders, rules or regulations which 
are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or 
repealed accordingly. 
SECTION 9. Effectivity -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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