EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Third Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No. _______ 
Introduced by Rep. DEOGRACIAS VICTOR “DV” B. SAVELLANO 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE PROPAGATION OF PINE TREES IN THE PROVINCE 
OF ILOCOS SUR AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to propagate pine tree plantations in the Province of Ilocos Sur. 
Apart from the aesthetic values, pine trees provide strong soil support to the area's where 
they are planted. This is evident in the case of the country's pine tree and summer capital, 
the city of Baguio. 
Given its geographical condition, that of being situated in the northern part of the country 
where storms and strong weather disturbances are regularly occurring, pine trees could 
provide the necessary buffer. 
Rising horizontally and not eating up so much ground space, pine trees are ideal tree species 
for propagation in Ilocos Sur. 
Alongside local indigenous tree species, pine trees are environmentally friendly and aesthetic 
as well. Perennial typhoons hitting northern Philippines can be motivated in impact if pine 
trees are planted along mountain slopes, riverbanks and coastlines as well given the trees 
inherent resiliency. 
The approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
DEOGRACIAS VICTOR “DV” B. SAVELLANO 
November 15, 2021
10:47 am
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
Second Regular Session) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No. _______ 
Introduced by Rep. DEOGRACIAS VICTOR “DV” B. SAVELLANO 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE PROPAGATION OF PINE TREES IN THE PROVINCE 
OF ILOCOS SUR AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR 
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 “Pine Trees Propagation Act of 2021.” 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy.  It shall be the policy of the State to exhaust efforts 
to address the enhancement of ecological and environmental concerns of the country to 
ensure the patrimony for this and the next generation. 
Section 3. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall take the lead in the 
implementation of the pine trees propagation program with the cooperation of the local 
government units concerned of the Province of Ilocos Sur. 
Section 4. Funding. The amount of Fifty Million Pesos (P50 million) shall be allocated for 
the program. There after such amounts that may be required shall be charged to the National 
Greening Program/Enhanced national greening program of the Department of Environment 
and Natural Resources. 
Section 5. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any part of provision of this Act is 
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts of provisions not affected shall remain 
in full force and effect. 
Section 6. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, and 
rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed 
or modified accordingly. 
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Section 7. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
 
 
Approved,