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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

685

House Bill No.

Introduced by DIWA Party-list Representative Hon, Michael Edgar Y. Aglipay

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Climate change is no longer just a mere political issue. It has already evolved
into a moral issue for us all. As we have experienced the worsening effects of climate
change over the past years, it has now become our collective moral obligation to
ensure that we take actions to mitigate its destructive effects. Although we may be a
considerably small nation who can only have so much contribution in resolving the
global issue of climate change, this does not excuse us from not doing whatever we
can to help combat this humanitarian concern,

Like most nations, our carbon emissions dominate the rate by which we are
able to produce and replenish green resources. The continuous abuse of our forest
reserves by big businesses does not help our cause either. This bill, a re-filing of
House Bill No. 772 of DIWA Party-list filed during the 17" Congress, aims to
effectively reduce the exploitation of our green resources,

Thope that I will gain support for the approval of this pill

MICAAE! . AGLIPAY
Representative, DIWA Party-list

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

685

House Bill No.”

Introduced by DIWA Party-list Representative Hon. Michael Edgar Y. Aglipay

ANACT
REQUIRING THE PLANTING OF TREES FOR ANY
CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL OR
INDUSTRIALSTRUCTURESANDFOROTHERPURPOSES,

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shal! be known as the “Philippine Green
Act.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. The State shall 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. Tree Planting Requirement for Permits. - For projects
covered under the Presidential Decree No. 1586 entitled "Establishing an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System" a Tree Planting Plan (TPP) shall be
required as a condition in the Environmental Compliance Certificate.

For projects not covered by the EIS system, the proponent shall include a tree
planting plan (TPP) together with the requirements for the issuance of the building
permit by the concerned Local Government Unit.

SECTION 4. Tree Planting Required for Developmental Projects. - For
development projects having an area of at least 500 square meters a minimum of at
least one tree shall be planted; provided that, for single residential structures a
minimum of at least one (I) tree shall be required to be planted for an area of at least
250 square meters

For housing development projects such as subdivisions and villages, one

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(1) tree shall be planted for every 250 square meters.

SECTION 5.Tree Planting Plan. -The Tree Planting Plan (TPP) shall be a
simple plan containing the following.

1. Total area of the Project

2. Indicative lay-out of the area/s to be planted;

3. Number of trees to be planted taking into account the ration of at least
one (1) tree for every 300 square meters or one (1) tree for every 250
square meters for single residential structures; and

4. The species of tree to be planted.

SECTION 6,Preference for Endemic or Endangered Species. - Taking
into account the location, climate and topography of the area, preference shall be
given to endemic or endangered species of trees to be planted.

SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety(90)
days from the enactment of this Act, the DENR through the Forest Management
Bureau and the Environmental Management Bureau shall formulate the
Implementing Rules and Regulations.

SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive
issuances, rules and regulations, or part thereof which are contrary to or inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 9. Separability Clause. - Should any portion or provisions of
this Act be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court, the other
provisions hereof shall continue to be in force as if the provisions so annulled or
voided had never been incorporated in this Act

SECTION 10. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,

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