Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3290
HOUSE BILL NO.

HOUSE °F ei TATIVES

RECEIVED
pare 24 AUG 2016

INTRODUCED BY REP, NANCY A. CATAMCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to protect public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the

construction and occupancy of buildings and structures.

The maintenance of the canopy trees and flora on publi

ic and private property is a

valuable contribution to the environment and thus the welfare of our citizens. Trees, flowers,
shrubbery, and plant life are widely known to provide more privacy and a sense of solitude as
well as create a feeling of relaxation and well-being. More importantly, they reduce air

pollution by absorbing carbon dioxide and harmful elements fro

m the air, reduces noise or

glare, as well as preventing soil erosion. It is also of vital aesthetic importance to increase the
beauty of buildings and adjunct land and structures as well as its property value.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

Representative
2nd District, North Cotabato


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

3290

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

AN ACT REQUIRING SUFFICIENT CANOPY TREES AND FLORA
IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS AND ITS APPURTENANT LANDS AND STRUCTURES.

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

SECTION 1. This act shall apply to all buildings and structures, public or private including
their auxillary or adjacent structures and lands.

SECTION 2, Any person, firm, or corporation, including any department, office, bureau,
agency of instrumentality of the government intending to construct, alter, repair, or convert
any building or structure and is required by law to obtain a building permit from the Building
Official, shall be required to construct, set aside, and properly maintain in said property areas
adequate for planting and maintaining trees and flora.

SECTION 3. In the construction and design of said areas for trees and flora, priority shall
be given to the facade of the structure and all communal areas.

SECTION 4. Any existing law or provision to the contrary notwithstanding, all buildings
existing or proposed for construction shall comply with all the regulations and specifications
herein set forth governing methods of design and construction.

SECTION 5. The Department of Public Works and Highways, jointly with the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of the Interior and Local Government, and
the Department of Agriculture shall issue the necessary implementing rules and regulations to
carry out the objectives of this Act.


SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. — All provisions of laws, orders, decrees, including rules
and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. Separability Clause. — If any part or provision of this Act shall be held to be
unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 8. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days its complete
publication in the Official Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation,
whichever comes earlier.

Approved,