Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5041

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is a declared policy of the State to protect and advance the right of the
people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony
of nature. Further, the 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall protect the
nation’s marine wealth in its archipelagic waters, territorial sea, and exclusive
economic zone.

The proposed measure aims to make every second Sunday of September as
National Coastal Clean-up Day in order to contribute in preserving the bodies of
water in the country. It is imperative that we have an active participation to conserve
the national resources and nation’s marine wealth to minimize the impact of natural
disasters and to ensure the sustainability of such resources for future generations.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House sritno. 5041

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE

AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP DAY
IN THE PHILIPPINES PRESCRIBING EVERY SECOND SUNDAY OF
SEPTEMBER A NATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "National Coastal
Clean-Up Day”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. The State shall protect and advance the
right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accordance with the
rhythm and harmony of nature and to promote consciousness over the protection
of our marine resources.

SECTION 3. Observance of the National Coastal Clean-Up Day. An
annual program of activities that would promote water pollution prevention via
coastal cleanups shall be prepared and implemented by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). In support thereof, the:

. Department of Education (DepEd);
. Commission on Higher Education (CHED);
. Civil Service Commission (CSC);
|. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG);
. Philippine National Police (PNP);

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Schools (Public and Private); and
|. National and Local Government Agencies.

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Shall facilitate and encourage the commemoration of this day.

In addition, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), in coordination with the
abovementioned agencies, shall ensure the effective information dissemination of

this Act.

SECTION 4. Funding. The amount necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act shall be charged to the appropriations of the DENR under
the current General Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, such sum as may be
necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the

annual GAA.


SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modify
accordingly.

SECTION 6. Separability Clause. If any part, section or provision of this Act
shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, no other part, section or provisions thereof
shall be affected thereby.

SECTION 7. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following

the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,